Samaritans Southcoast Meeting the Region’s Need for Crisis Counseling

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month and Samaritans Southcoast promotes the organization’s services in Bristol and Norfolk counties and promotes the use of the 988 suicide and crisis lifeline.

Ms. Lee says that even though suicide awareness is highlighted in September, the organization provides outreach every month…With a focus on youth.

Since the pandemic, there has been a growing need for crisis counseling.

As Samaritans Southcoast sees calls into 988 grow, the need for volunteers becomes more acute.