Samaritans of Boston

Mental Health · Massachusetts · Free

Provides free, confidential emotional support and crisis services via phone, text, and chat for people in distress across Massachusetts. Trained volunteers offer non-judgmental listening for loneliness, grief, suicidal thoughts, and life stress. Not a referral service but can connect callers to 988 and local crisis resources when needed. Anonymous; no insurance or registration required. Chat available at samaritanshope.org.

Contact & Details

Address: Boston, MA (phone/text-based)

Phone: 877-870-4673

Hours: 24/7

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