Providing NYC w/ anonymous, confidential, 24/7 emotional support. Facebook is not for crisis response Su***de is the 10th leading cause of death in the U.S.
Most people would be shocked to learn that more Americans take their own lives each year than die by both AIDS and homicide combined. The good news is that, since the vast majority of people who attempt su***de do something to let others know their intentions before they act, su***de can be prevented through awareness, education and training. Samaritans Su***de Prevention Center is the local branc
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12/07/2022
Losing a loved one to su***de is devastating. On top of this, many loss survivors feel unable to discuss or be open about their experiences,
leading to isolation and shame. But it doesn’t need to be this way. Join Samaritans Safe Place meetings.
Safe place meetings are open to those who have lost a
loved one to su***de. Participants must be 18 or older
and register in advance to get the meeting link by going
to: bit.ly/3VMDY4a
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11/29/2022
Today is - A movement that unleashes the power of radical generosity around the world! Samaritans provide free, confidential, and accessible support to anyone in need. Help Samaritans make mental health support more accessible by donating today. A $10 donation will cover the cost of one lifesaving phone call! See link in bio to donate!
11/28/2022
Only 1 more day until . How will you join the global generosity movement tomorrow? Consider donating to Samaritans Su***de Prevention Center, your generosity will help save lives.
11/08/2022
Thank you and congratulations to the running team on completing the TCS New York City Marathon!
During the race, you not only gave your absolute best, but collectively you also raised over $150,000 to support Samaritans' programs and services. You ran with a purpose, to help save lives. It was truly an honor to cheer you on.
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11/02/2022
Only 4 days to go until the 2022 TCS Marathon! Meet some of the inspiring runners on the Samaritans Be a Friend Team. They are running 26.2 miles together to save lives.
You can save lives too by donating to help them reach their fundraising goals.
Visit the fundraising page to read their stories and donate!
https://bit.ly/3zrlm0D
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11/01/2022
The 2022 TCS NYC Marathon is just 5 days away! Meet some of the inspiring runners on the Samaritans Be a Friend Team. They are running 26.2 miles together to raise awareness and funds for Samaritans of New York.
You can save lives too by donating to help them reach their fundraising goals.
Visit the runner's fundraiser page and donate today!
Ellis & Maeve: https://bit.ly/3NriYNp
Erin Moore: https://bit.ly/3UcG6kX
John & Jon: https://bit.ly/3Ub6xIh
Gina Marie Taranto: https://bit.ly/3WpNBXM
Emily McCoy: https://bit.ly/3FA97mk
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10/31/2022
Only 6 days left until the 2022 TCS NYC Marathon! Lace-up your sneakers and join the inspirational runners of the Samaritans Be a Friend Team. They run with a purpose, to save lives.
By donating, you can help them reach their fundraising goals.
Visit the runner's fundraiser page and donate today!
Michaela Tudisco: https://bit.ly/3DNgvK1
Caitlin Grant: https://bit.ly/3t3Nfsp
Caroline Harris: https://bit.ly/3zws7OY
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10/26/2022
How can you make a difference? Become a volunteer at the NYC branch of the world’s largest su***de prevention network!
Most volunteers who work on Samaritans 24-hour su***de prevention hotline say the experience changed their life. Perhaps it will change yours!
For more information go to: https://bit.ly/3xDphHi
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10/25/2022
90% of an iceberg is below the waterline. If it was just what we could see, the Titanic would never have sunk.
What we see as the tip of the iceberg sits on top of a person's personal experiences, education, culture, genetics, trauma, family history, psychological make-up, relationships, etc. When we assume what we can see is the reality of someone's situation, we miss the big picture.
Check up on those around you. Join Samaritans challenge, call 5 people in your life to check in on their wellbeing and nominate them to call 5 more!
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10/24/2022
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Health literacy - or people having equitable access to and understanding of health information - is an important part of achieving health equity. 💚Check out Samaritans' NYC Guide to Su***de Prevention, Services & Resources 2022 and increase your health literacy.
It’s a user-friendly compendium of up-to-date statistics, key information, free resources & culturally competent prescreened programs and services.
Download the guide today, so you have the tools you need right at your fingertips to help support your friends, family or even yourself!
Go to: https://bit.ly/3xjV2DR
10/19/2022
At Samaritans we say no person is one thing, when we label we dismiss. No one thing defines a person, not their job, their relationships, their culture, their gender identity, their sexual orientation, and not their diagnosis. These can be a part of who someone is, but the whole is much greater than the sum of these parts.
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10/10/2022
It’s World Mental Health Awareness Day! Support matters, but you don't have to be a mental health professional to be there for someone in crisis. Research shows that a supportive conversation with a trained volunteer can alleviate depressive thoughts and feelings and even suicidal ideation for up to 6 weeks. Be there for your community, for Samaritans 24 hour crisis hotline!
For more information visit: bit.ly/3IyK6HZ
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At Samaritans we say “you never know”... Just because something appears one way on the outside doesn’t mean it’s the same way on the inside. Check in with your loved ones and check in with yourself.
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10/07/2022
Shame and stigma thrive in silence. When we examine these myths directly and openly discuss the underlying fears that support them, we can promote a wider understanding of mental health.
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10/06/2022
As many as 75% of people who attempt su***de do or say something before they act. At Samaritans we say if someone talks about su***de it's not that they want attention, it's that they need it.
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10/05/2022
September may be over, but su***de prevention does not stop! Want to know what you can do to prevent su***de? Connect, learn, and volunteer.
For more information on becoming a Samaritans hotline volunteer go to: https://bit.ly/3xDphHi
(link in bio)
Download Samaritans Su***de Prevention guide today, so you have the tools you
need right at your fingertips to help support your
friends, family or even yourself!
Go to: https://bit.ly/3xjV2DR
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09/16/2022
Join our free webinar to learn the 10 things you need to know about mental health + su***de.
While mental health may be a trending hashtag on social media, there are still many myths and misconceptions surrounding mental health and su***de and it can be hard to separate fact from fiction.
These beliefs can have dangerous consequences and contribute to the stigma that prevents so many individuals from getting the help they need. However, shame and stigma thrive in silence. When we examine these myths directly and openly discuss the underlying fears that support them, we can promote a wider understanding of mental health.
To register for this free webinar at 1PM on 9/29 go to: bit.ly/3UaCX5M
Register today!
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09/14/2022
At Samaritans we know the value of a phone call. 24-hours a day our hotline volunteers hear the voices of people doing their best to cope. Day and night we listen, we care and we are there to provide support.
One of Samaritans core beliefs is that “if you’re afraid of the dark, it’s better to be sitting holding someone’s hand than sitting alone.” Sometimes you just need someone to talk to. An individual you can trust, who listens to your concerns without judging them, and who helps you feel heard.
Reach out and connect with someone in your life. Take the time to ask them "how are you doing?" and really LISTEN to what they have to say.
If you are looking for help for yourself or someone you know, check out our guide to ***deprevention resources & services, go to: https://bit.ly/3NYEzLF
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09/09/2022
This World Su***de Prevention Day Join Samaritans Challenge!
Samaritans' challenge is a community outreach campaign that encourages each of us to reach out to the people in our lives. It's a chance to take the time to ask someone you care about, "how are you doing?" and really LISTEN to their answer.
Join the challenge, call 5 people in your life and nominate them to call 5 more!
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08/22/2022
This free prevention planning workshop for anyone who responds to or cares for those at-risk includes:
Understanding the crisis experience, identifying warning signs and determining risk, accessing culturally appropriate resources, designing effective safety and prevention plans, and utilizing effective active listening tools.
To register for this free workshop at noon on 8/30 go to: bit.ly/3dBqxTR
Start off the school year with confidence and register today!
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08/11/2022
Samaritans was proud to stand today with supporting su***de prevention legislation in NYC schools!
We also want to say a big thank you to Mental Health Chair and Education Chair for making su***de prevention a priority!
08/10/2022
Gain real world experience while you earn credits towards your degree!
The hands-on experience of the hotline is well suited for those planning to enroll in psychology, social work, mental health and other social science courses as well as programs offering internship, independent study and field work experiences.
For more information go to: https://bit.ly/3zEAcjJ
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08/01/2022
Photos from American Association of Suicidology's post
07/30/2022
Today we joined for a community health fair in Cunningham Park! As chair of the mental health committee CM Lee is on the frontlines fighting for mental health parity and access for all New Yorkers! Thank you for having us! ❤️ ***deprevention
07/29/2022
Last week was Samaritans Awareness Day. Today we are recognizing the remarkable volunteers who staff Samaritans centers across the world and around the clock!
Join the global movement to prevent su***de and help save lives!
In NYC? Got to: https://bit.ly/32b26Y5
Otherwise go to: https://bit.ly/3oIhZN2 and find your closest Samaritans branch!
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07/29/2022
last week was a Samaritans Awareness Day.
Today we are recognizing the remarkable volunteers who staff Samaritans centers across the world and around the clock!
Join the global movement to prevent su***de and help save lives!
In NYC? Got to: https://bit.ly/32b26Y5
Otherwise go to: https://bit.ly/3oIhZN2 and find your closest Samaritans branch!
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07/21/2022
July is National Minority Mental Health Month!
Samaritans' NYC Guide to Su***de Prevention, Services & Resources 2022 contains culturally competent, pre-screened trainings, mental health apps and support services.
Download the guide today, so you have the tools you
need right at your fingertips to help support your
friends, family or even yourself!
Go to: https://bit.ly/3v1CwzX
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07/11/2022
At Samaritans we know the value of a phone call. 24-hours a day our hotline volunteers hear the voices of people doing their best to cope. Day and night we listen, we care and we are there to provide support.
At the heart of Samaritans philosophy is the belief that “if you are afraid of the dark, it’s better to be sitting holding someone’s hand than sitting alone.” Sometimes you just need someone to talk to. Someone you can trust, who listens and does not judge you and helps you feel heard.
Reach out and check in on someone in your life. Take the time to ask them "how are you doing?" and really LISTEN to their answer.
If you are looking for help for yourself or someone you know, check out our guide to ***deprevention resources & services, go to: https://bit.ly/3NYEzLF
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07/03/2022
"Thank you for a life changing year!" -A Samaritans Volunteer & College Professor
07/02/2022
"Taking calls has really given me a deep and profound understanding of what it means to be a human who feels things" -A Samaritans Volunteer & Freelance Photographer
06/30/2022
"Thank you for the precious experience on the hotline and the sense of community in helping those in need." -A Samaritans Volunteer, Parent & Community Leader
06/29/2022
"Working here really does change you in the best of ways :)" -A Samaritans Volunteer & Research Assistant
06/29/2022
"I'll miss the deep satisfaction of providing emotional support to those who have no one else; the comfort of a familiar place and familiar, kind, warm people; eager, nervous energy of new volunteers, stimulating conversations, hilarious banter and most of all, love, compassion and understanding that drive the experience." -A Samaritans Volunteer, now licensed Mental Health Counselor & Improv Comedian
06/27/2022
"I credit my training and time at Samaritans with giving me the skills necessary to move forward in my career" -A Samaritans Volunteer now Psychology PhD
06/26/2022
"I thought I would be helping strangers on the lines, but soon I realized that I would find friendship, safety, and family here. I feel like I am leaving home, so I want to say that I treasure every single conversation I have has with each of you!" -A Samaritans Volunteer & Retired Teacher
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