Suicide Prevention

Crisis Hotlines

If you or someone you know is thinking about suicide, please call one of the 24-hour crisis hotline numbers below right away:

• Samaritans Statewide Hotline: 1-877-870-HOPE (4673)
• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255); Press # 1 if you are a Veteran
• The Trevor Helpline: 866-4-U-TREVOR (488-7386) - Specifically for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender youth and young adults

The goal of the Massachusetts Suicide Prevention Program is to reduce the number of suicides and suicide attempts among Massachusetts residents. We seek to raise awareness of suicide as a public health problem. The Program provides support to community agencies, education and training for professionals and caregivers, and funds programs working with youth, veterans and older adults. Data guides the program in identifying populations and geographic areas of the state that need assistance. We also support and encourage communities to collaborate across disciplines to prevent suicide and suicide attempts across the lifespan.

Suicide Prevention Topics

• General Information About Suicide
• About the Massachusetts Suicide Prevention Program
• Brochures
• Additional Programs and Resources
• Conferences, Trainings, and Events
• Statewide, Regional and Community Coalitions
• Suicide and Self-Inflicted Injury Data Reports
• DPH Mental Wellness Blog

Contact Information

Our mailing address:

Massachusetts Suicide Prevention Program
Massachusetts Department of Public Health
250 Washington Street, 4th Floor
Boston, MA 02108-4619
Tel: 617-624-5438
Fax: 617-624-5075

For More Information

For more suicide prevention resources in Massachusetts, please contact us.

Alan Holmlund
Director
 

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This information is provided by the Suicide Prevention Program within the Department of Public Health.

If you or someone you know is thinking about suicide, please call one of the 24-hour crisis hotline numbers below right away:
Samaritans Statewide Hotline: 1-877-870-HOPE (4673)
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255); Press # 1 if you are a Veteran
The Trevor Helpline: 866-4-U-TREVOR (488-7386) - Specifically for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender youth and young adults