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10/22/2026

🌊 Earlier this month, we joined the Truro Council on Aging's Health and Wellness Safety Fair! It was a wonderful opportunity to connect at the Community Center with local seniors, share information about su***de prevention, and raise awareness of the 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline.

Conversations throughout the day also highlighted the lasting impact of su***de loss and the importance of having spaces where people can find understanding and connection. We were glad to share information about our Safe Place Peer Support Group with attendees.

Thank you to the Truro Council on Aging for bringing together community resources to support the health, safety, and well-being of older adults across the Cape. 💙

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10/19/2026

Are you interested in making a difference for someone navigating loss? 💙

Our LOSS Team volunteers provide compassionate support to individuals and families grieving the loss of a loved one to su***de. If you’re interested in learning more about this meaningful volunteer opportunity and how you can support others in our community, we invite you to join us for a virtual information session:

📅 Thursday, October 29
🕕 6 PM
📍 Zoom

Join us to learn more about the LOSS Team, the role of our volunteers, and how you can get involved. Register today: https://forms.gle/EmqwjwtmDTHmhYRy5

10/09/2026

We were proud to attend the 5th Annual Stand Down for Veterans event last week! This well-attended event brought together more than 50 vendors to connect veterans with valuable resources, services, and community support.

From the presentation of arms and bagpipes to some very special four-legged visitors from CAP Pet Therapy, the day offered plenty of opportunities for connection and camaraderie. 🐾

Thank you to the Cape and Islands Veterans Outreach Center for organizing this meaningful event and to everyone working to support the veterans in our community. We're grateful to be part of a network that shows up for those who have served! 💙

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09/29/2026

Schools, workplaces, families, and communities all have a role to play after a su***de loss. Having a plan in place can help communities respond with care, support healing, and help prevent further harm.💙

During Su***de Prevention Month, SAMHSA reminds everyone that prevention isn’t only about what happens before a crisis. It’s also about how we respond afterward—with compassion, connection, and support for those who are grieving.

No community is untouched by su***de loss. And no community has to face its impact alone.

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09/27/2026

On September 10, our community came together at the Cape & Islands Su***de Prevention Coalition’s Su***de Awareness Day Ribbon Ceremony at Hyannis Village Green.

The ceremony included the reading of the Su***de Prevention Proclamation and the hanging of ribbons of remembrance—an opportunity to honor lives lost to su***de, support those who have been impacted, and reaffirm our shared commitment to prevention.

We’re grateful to the Cape & Islands Su***de Prevention Coalition, community partners, and everyone who joined us for this meaningful gathering. We were also honored to be joined by Cape & Islands District Attorney Robert J Galibois, alongside members of the coalition’s steering committee.

September is Su***de Prevention Month, but this work continues throughout the year. Every conversation that reduces stigma, every person who reaches out, and every community that makes room for support contributes to a culture where people know they are not alone.

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09/25/2026

This Su***de Prevention Month, our Community Outreach team had the chance to connect with the community at the 45th Eastham Windmill Weekend! We were grateful to spend part of the weekend sharing information about The Samaritans, connecting with neighbors, and talking about the importance of being there for one another.

From the windmills to the beautiful Cape setting, it was a great weekend to be out in the community—and we even got to enjoy some of the local favorites along the way. ☕🥪

Su***de prevention happens in many places: at a table on Route 6, in a conversation with a neighbor, and in the everyday moments when we choose to check in and listen. Thank you to everyone who stopped by to say hello. 💙

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09/22/2026

Su***de prevention is community work—it takes committed people working together behind the scenes, too.

Our Board of Directors recently gathered for an in-person meeting to continue the work of supporting and strengthening The Samaritans and our mission across Cape Cod and the Islands.

We’re grateful for the time, perspective, and commitment our board members bring to this work. Their leadership helps make it possible for our organization to continue supporting people in crisis, those impacted by su***de loss, and the volunteers and staff who make our programs possible.

During Su***de Prevention Month, we’re especially reminded that creating a community where people can reach for help is something we all have a role in. Thank you to our board for continuing to show up for this mission.

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09/20/2026

🏁 One last cheer for Team Samaritans!

The Falmouth Road Race may be behind us, but there’s still time to celebrate and support the incredible runners who made this year’s Team Samaritans one to remember.

Our 12 runners set out with a goal of raising $22,000 in support of our su***de prevention and grief support programs. Together, they didn’t just meet that goal—they blew right past it, raising more than $33,000 and counting!

A huge thank you to Ciara, Tom, Mhaine, Cam, Kim, Brooke, Nicole, Tatiana, Everett, Donna, Amber, and Tom for every mile run, dollar raised, story shared, and person brought into our mission. We are so grateful to have had each of you on Team Samaritans.

Fundraising officially closes September 30, so there’s still time to help send this incredible team across one final finish line. Every additional gift helps us continue providing compassionate support to people across Cape Cod and the Islands.

💙 Make a final gift to Team Samaritans before September 30: https://raceroster.com/events/2026/112177/the-2026-asics-falmouth-road-race/fundraising-organization/84413

And once more for our runners: THANK YOU, Team Samaritans! 🎉

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09/15/2026

Please join us in welcoming Richard Keelan, our new Director of Crisis Line Operations!

Richard will lead The Samaritans’ Crisis Line program, overseeing both our local Crisis Line and our work as part of the 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline network. He’ll work closely with our staff and volunteers to ensure we continue providing high-quality, compassionate support to people who reach out to us, while strengthening the systems, training, and operations that make that work possible.

Richard will also help strengthen our relationships with partners across the region and state and ensure our Crisis Line services continue to respond to the needs of the communities we serve. We’re so pleased to welcome Richard to The Samaritans and look forward to the leadership and experience he’ll bring to this important work! 💙 [PIC]

09/13/2026

There’s still time to join us for our upcoming LOSS Team Volunteer Information Session!

Our Local Outreach to Su***de Survivors (LOSS) Team will help connect families with compassionate support and resources as early as possible following a su***de loss — so they don’t have to navigate those first overwhelming days alone.

At this information session, you’ll learn more about the LOSS Team model, the role volunteers will play, and how you can help bring this support to communities across Cape Cod and the Islands. Whether you’re considering volunteering or simply want to learn more, we’d love to have you there.

📅 Thursday, September 17, 2026
🕒 12:00 - 1:00pm ET
📍 Virtual via Zoom

Learn more and register for the session: https://capesamaritans.org/volunteer-with-grief-services/

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Address

13 Steeple St
Mashpee, MA
02649

Telephone

+15085487999

Website

http://www.CapeSamaritans.org/

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