Samaritans Inc.

Organization Description: 

Samaritans, Inc. is the premier suicide prevention organization in the communities of Greater Boston and MetroWest, providing lifesaving services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Samaritans' purpose is to alleviate despair, isolation, distress and suicidal feelings among individuals in our community, to educate the public about suicide prevention and to reduce the stigma associated with suicide.

Location: 
41 West St.
Boston, MA 02111
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Mission Statement: 

Samaritans' mission is to reduce the incidence of suicide by alleviating despair, isolation, distress and suicidal feelings among individuals in our community, 24 hours a day; to educate the public about suicide prevention; and to reduce the stigma associated with suicide. We accomplish this through services that emphasize confidential, non-judgmental, and compassionate listening.

Do You Require Formal Orientation Training for Volunteers?: 
Yes
Do you have a listing of your volunteer opportunities on your organization’s website?: 
Yes
Are more than one-third of the participants in your organization/programs low income (below 150% of the poverty level)?: 
No
City Vision Site Interest: 
0
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Volunteer Information: 
Organization Membership Type: 
NTEE Code: 
F41Z
Assets: 
330306
Assets Bucket: 
$250,000-$1,000,000
Income: 
1238278
Income Bucket: 
$1,000,000-$3,000,000
Form 990 Revenue Amount: 
$1,204,188.00