Volunteering at The Samaritans of New York


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I'm one of over 100 volunteers on The Samaritans of New York's confidential 24-hour suicide prevention hotline who donates one morning or afternoon a week and one overnight shift a month responding to people who are depressed, in crisis and need someone to talk to.

The hotline responds to people with all kinds of problems--the elderly, teenagers, people suffering from illnesses like cancer and AIDS, the homeless, victims of crime and sexual violence, and people just like you and me who are suddenly facing some overwhelming obstacle or personal tragedy and need help getting through the moment.

The work is challenging, the training intensive, and the experience rewarding! The organization is non-religious and the volunteers work together as members of a cooperative team in a safe and comfortable office in New York City.

And though you cannot solve everyone's problems, it's satisfying to know that when someone reaches out for help...You're there!

If you want to become a Samaritans volunteer, call (212) 673-3041 or fill out the Volunteer Information Request Form below and we will mail you a Volunteer Information Packet.

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Please note: The Samaritans of New York is a government-funded program and all contact information will be verified.


Samaritans Hotline Featured in
The New York Times


A suicide line is busier as the bleak economy compounds longtime fears.... The need for Samaritans hotline is more clear than ever, with more people seeking a shoulder to lean on, especially in these difficult times. Click to read article

 
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Interested in other ways of helping? We always appreciate donations that help us operate the 24-hour hotline, run support groups for suicide survivors and offer free suicide prevention training to health service providers in NYC.
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