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Our "NYC Guide to Suicide Prevention Planning" puts key information and research on responding to a person in distress, assessment tools, safety and postvention planning, links to community resources, free training, depression screening and suicide support groups at your fingertips.

NYC Resource Guide

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Samaritans 24-hour suicide prevention hotline is staffed entirely by caring volunteers who provide ongoing emotional support to those who feel depressed, overwhelmed or in crisis and need a safe place to turn.

 

Hotline volunteers are a remarkable mix of people of every age, culture, identity and background from NYC’s diverse communities.

 

Volunteers go through intensive training in order to provide a professional service 24/7.

 

Want to learn more about volunteering? CLICK HERE

Donations to Samaritans fund all our suicide prevention programs--the 24-hour crisis hotline, suicide survivor support groups, public education and awareness--which help thousands of people each year who are in distress, overwhelmed and suicidal and need a place to turn.

Samaritans completely confidential 24-hour crisis response hotline, staffed by professionally trained volunteers who have responded to over 1 million calls, provides immediately accessible ongoing emotional support to those who are in distress or suicidal. 24/7 Hotline: (212)-673-3000

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This page is offers pre-screened resources for those impacted by suicide loss. These resources have been selected for their specific focus on the survivor experience.

Resources for Survivors