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https://www.heraldnews.com/story/news/local/2026/05/04/massachusetts-988-crisis-support-expands-statewide/89895093007/

https://www.statehousenews.com/pr/samaritans-southcoast-awarded-500-000-contract-to-provide-statewide-988-text-and-chat-services-becoming/pdf_1791472f-cea3-484d-85f8-ea342f66dca2.html

Saving one life at a time "This month, Samaritans Southcoast, which serves Southeastern Massachusetts trying to prevent suicides, has expanded its 988 services to include text and chat. For many — especially young people — texting feels safer than speaking, the agency says. The need, the Samaritans say, is urgent as for every life lost to suicide, an estimated 250 people are struggling with thoughts of suicide. The Samaritans, through 988, provide a compassionate human being

https://wbsm.com/samaritans-southcoast-988-text-chat/

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Woman honors daughter's memory by answering the call of people in crisis Link - https://turnto10.com/features/community-treasures/xxx-09-24-2025

Sept 24,2025 Our Training/Outreach Director sat down and spoke with WBUR 90.9 https://www.wbur.org/news/2025/09/24/massachusetts-suicide-lgbtq-hotline-funding-trump-cuts