Our mission is to reduce the incidence of suicide by alleviating despair, isolation, distress and suicidal feelings among individuals in our community, 24 hours a day; to educate the public about suicide prevention; to help those who have lost a loved one to suicide; and to reduce the stigma associated with suicide. We accomplish this through services that emphasize confidential, nonjudgmental, and compassionate listening.
We envision a society in which fewer people die by suicide. Samaritans' vision is to be recognized as the organization that alleviates despair, distress, isolation and suicidal feelings through compassionate listening. We are easily accessible and widely used by at-risk populations, particularly those who are young, elderly and/or addicted. We collaborate with and leverage the strengths of many organizations and individuals in multiple communities to increase our impact. We provide excellent services and will be known as an outstanding place to work and volunteer.
Samaritans' values represent how we interact with all members of our community: We value direct, honest communication. We value compassion and passion in all our endeavors. We create a safe, nonjudgmental environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. We allow time to explore difficult feelings. We show concern for the individual but commitment to the mission.