Samaritans mark 50 years of life saving services bostonherald.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from bostonherald.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Samaritans answers calls made to the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, as well as running a dedicated text support service for young people, community suicide prevention education and grief support programs. The local center has answered more than 3 million calls, chats and text messages since its founding 50 years ago.
Suicide rates in Massachusetts increased by 41 percent between 2003 and 2019 but have since "leveled off," said Health and Human Services Secretary Kate Walsh.
Community organizations baffled by delay in state funding wbjournal.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from wbjournal.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.