Our Mission
As Samaritans, we strive to reduce the incidence and impact of suicide through programs that befriend, support and educate the community while offering anonymity and treating all individuals with care, dignity and respect.
Contact Us!
HotlinesBefriending services are only offered through our crisis hotlines:
603-357-5505 or 603-924-7000
Toll Free in NH
1-877-583-8336
Business Office
For questions about The Samaritans, educational programs, becoming a member of the Board of Directors, or other ways that you can help please call:
603-357-5510 or email director@samaritansnh.org
For questions about volunteering, dates of training sessions, the Safe Place support group, or education/outreach programs call:
603-357-5510 or email: pc@samaritansnh.org
The Samaritans is a
Monadnock United Way Agency
info@muw.org
Support Groups
Please note that the groups listed below may not always be actively meeting. Regional Hospitals, local Community Health and Hospice, VNA’s and Mental Health centers may also be a resource for support groups in your area.
If you do not reach a group, call NAMI NH for up-to-date contact information: (800) 242-6264 or (603) 225-5359 or info@naminh.org.
BRATTLEBORO, VT
Suicide Loss Support Group
Contact: Please call 357-5510 for more information.
Meets from 5:30-6:30pm, the 1st&3rd Wednesday of each month.
Facilitated by Andrea Edwards, co-sponsored by The Samaritans and Brattleboro Area Hospice.
CONCORD, NH
Greater Concord Area Survivors of Suicide Loss Support Group
Contact: Lisa MacNaughton, (603) 736-8604 (evenings and weekends), email: lisamac@metrocast.net
Location: NAMI NH, 15 Green Street, Concord, NH
Day/Time: 2nd Thursday each month, 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Facilitated by: Peer
EXETER, NH
Healing After Suicide
Seacoast Hospice
10 Hampton Road
Exeter, NH 03833
Contact: Deborah Proulx, (800) 416-9207 or dproulx@seacoasthospice.org
Location: Exeter and Portmousth areas
Day/Time: Click here for schedule
Registration is required, contact Deborah Proulx
GORHAM, NH
North Country SOS Support Group
Contact: Becky MnEnany, (800) 242-6264 or bmcenany@naminh.org
Location: Varies
Day/Time: Varies
Facilitated by: Peer
HAMPSTEAD, NH
Coping with a Loved One's Suicide
Contact: Dan Wells (603) 329-5276 or dwells5@comcast.net; http://nhcopingwithsuicide.com
Location: Hampstead Public Library, 9 Mary E. Clark Drive, Hampstead, NH
Day/Time: Every Friday, 4-5 pm
Facilitated by: Peer
KEENE, NH
A Safe Place Support Group
The Samaritans – Monadnock Region
103 Roxbury Street, Suite 304
Keene, NH 03431
Contact: Program Coordinator (603) 357-5510 or pc@samaritansnh.org; www.samaritansnh.org
Location: Call for information
Day/Time: Weekly, Call for day and time
Facilitated by: Peer - All meetings are confidential and open only to survivors.
LEBANON, NH
Upper Valley Survivors of Suicide Support Group
Contact: uvsos@valley.net OR (800) 639-6095
Location: Datrmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, 1 Medical Center Drive, Lebanon, NH
Day/Time: 2nd&4th Thursday of each month/ 4:30 – 6:00 pm
Facilitated by: Peers
Counties Served: Western New Hampshire and Eastern Vermont
GREATER NASHUA AREA, NH
Greater Nashua Area Grieving Survivors of Suicide
Contact: Diane McEntee at (603) 673-7425 or (603) 978-7846(cell), leave message for call back or Maureen Sloan at (603) 578-5966 or muttnkatt@aol.com
Location: 7 Executive Park Drive, Merrimack, NH
Day/Time: 1st Wednesday of each month - 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Facilitated by: Peer
Counties Served: Hillsborough County
NORTH CONWAY, NH
Survivors of Suicide ~ Mount Washington Valley Area
Contact: Denise at (603) 356-2324
Location: Reverence for Life, 2503 White Mountain Hwy, North Conway, NH
Day/Time: 2nd Thursday of each month - 6:00 - 7:30 pm
Sponsored by: Vaughn Community Services, Inc.
PLYMOUTH, NH
Plymouth Survivors of Suicide Loss Peer Support Group
Contact: Marcia VanderMast, (603) 764-4352 or Sue Brothers (603) 481-0502
Location: Call for location
Day/Time: 2nd Tuesday of each month, 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Facilitated by: Peer
Counties Served: Open to anyone!