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Location:
MASSaction: Suicide and Self-Harm Prevention Suburban West Offices 235 Walnut Street Framingham, MA 01702 |
Mailing Address:
ATTENTION:
MASSaction: Suicide and Self-Harm Prevention Suburban West Offices 235 Walnut Street Framingham, MA 01702 |
Telephone Numbers and Contact information
Phone #:(508) 875-4500 Western MA/ Hotline
Phone #:(508) 872-1780 Western MA/ Business
Phone #:(800) 252-8336 Western MA/Teen Line
Phone #:(617) 247-0220 Boston/Hotline
Phone #:(978) 688-0030 Gregory A. Miller/Chair
Fax Number:(508) 875-4910
Web Page:
None Listed
E-mail to:
gamiller@samaritans-mass.org
Program Details:
Operating Agency:
MASSaction: Suicide and Self-Harm Prevention (Public, Non-Profit)
Person In Charge:
Chair of MASSaction:Gregory A. Miller
Hours:
24 Hour Suicide Prevention Services
Eligibility:
Fees:
none
Intake Process:
Program Licenses:
Staff Qualifications:
Service Area:
statewide
Handicap Accessibility:
Program/Service Notes:
The Massachusetts Alliance of Samaritan Services (MASSaction) is a partnership of Samaritan Suicide Prevention Centers in the state. MASSaction is dedicated to establishing effective suicide prevention services for the Commonwealth and aims to promote public and professional awareness and understanding of self harm and suicide.
SERVICES/PROGRAMS:
-24-hour Crisis Lines
-SamariTEEN Lines where youth aged 16-18 provide support and befriending to peers
-Education For Life: a special project aimed at assisting school communities throughout Massachusets in developing effective suicide prevention strategies
-Community Education and Prevention Programs providing workshops, school presentations, and seminars on suicide awareness, how to help someone in crisis, emotional literacy, coping skills, etc.
-Consultation and Training: assisting organizations and institutions to develop effective suicide prevention strategies; training seminars for educators and human service agencies; and assisting with postvention in the aftermath of a suicide tragedy.
-Safe Place support groups for those touched by suicide
-Mental Health Screening and Education Program: helping identify and educate those suffering with depression, anxiety disorders, alcohol disorders and eating disorders.
-Information and Referral Services
-LifeLine Program helping to prevent suicide in prisons
-Participation in Regional Crisis Teams
-Outreach to schools, colleges, communities of faith, youth programs, elder centers, businesses and work sites.
This information was last updated on 12/11/2008
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