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We are
here to listen.

The Samaritans on Cape Cod and the Islands is a nonprofit organization that provides support to people experiencing crises. Our mission is suicide prevention: we are dedicated to helping people contemplating suicide or personally affected by suicide. Our goal is to be a caring and compassionate listener who, through interaction in a safe and anonymous environment, can rekindle people’s lost sense of hope, de-escalate a situation from a crisis level, and provide the pathway that makes day-to-day living manageable.

There is nothing shameful about feeling suicidal. There may be pain, hopelessness, and feelings of isolation; but there never needs to be shame. And with help, there can be hope.

If you are in pain, in crisis, or feeling alone and would like someone to talk to, please call our crisis lines. We’re here to listen.

Upcoming Events

International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day – Saturday, November 18th, 2023

Each year, AFSP supports hundreds of large and small Survivor Day events around the world, in which suicide loss survivors come together to find connection, understanding and hope through their shared experience. While each event is unique and offers various programming, all feature an AFSP-produced documentary that offers a message of growth, resilience and connection.

Event information:
Cape Cod Community College, Science & Engineering Building
Building #6 — Great Hall
132 Barnstable Road, Hyannis, MA
10:00 am – 1:00 pm; Lunch will be provided.

Register and find more information here.

Sponsored by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, Cape Cod Community College, the Cape & Islands Suicide Prevention Coalition, and The Samaritans on Cape Cod and the Islands.

Find Support

For those who may be struggling, grieving, or wanting to understand how to better support those in their lives, we have programs to help.

Get Involved

Help us provide free services to those who reach out for support by joining our team!

Support Our Work

Our programs rely on funding from generous donors. There are many ways you can help us reach more people.