irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $174KTHISYEARSAMARITANSPUBLICEDUCATIONPROGRAMEMPHASIZEDDEVELOPINGTRAININGSANDRESOURCESTOADDRESSTHESIGNIFICANTCHALLENGESFACED BY PROVIDERSANDCAREGIVERS, INCLUDINGHIGHER TRAUMA LEVELS AND SERVICE DEMANDSAMIDST SCARCE RESOURCES. A SIGNIFICANT INITIATIVE WAS LAUNCHING THE SAMARITANS RESOURCE HUB. THIS HUB PROVIDES UPDATED RESOURCES AND TAILORED CONTENT, CRUCIAL TO SUPPORTING INDIVIDUALS IN CRISIS. IN FY 2024, SAMARITANS PUBLIC EDUCATION PROGRAMS SERVED 3,360 GUIDANCE COUNSELORS, SOCIAL WORKERS, PSYCHOLOGISTS, ALCOHOL AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELORS, AND OTHERS WORKING AT 630 UNIQUE SITES LOCATED ACCROSS ALL 5 BOROUGHS THESE SITES INCLUDE DOE SCHOOLS, COMMUNITY BASED ORGANIZATIONS, AND GOVERNMENT AGENCIES THROUGHOUT THE NYC METRO AREA.
- #2 $43KSAMARITANSSUICIDELOSSBEREAVEMENTSUPPORTSERVICESPROVIDEASAFEANDSUPPORTIVEENVIRONMENTTOHELPSURVIVORSCOPEWITHTHEIRLOSSIN THECOMPANYOFOTHERSWHOHAVEHADTHESAMEEXPERIENCE.THEGROUPSHELPTOALLEVIATETHEISOLATIONANDREDUCETHEIMPACTOFSTIGMATHAT SOOFTENCOMPUNDSTHETRAUMAOFASURVIVORSEXPERIENCE.IN FY 2024, WE BROUGHT BACK IN PERSON SUPPORT GROUPS, WE DEEEPENDED OUR CONNECTION WITH THE SURVIVOR COMMUNITY THROUGH INITIATIVES LIKE THE EXPANDED SURVIVOR RESOURCE PAGES AND ENHANCED POSTVENTION SUPPORT.
named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
24-Hour Crisis Hotline
Provides free, confidential, and anonymous emotional support 24/7 to individuals in crisis via phone. Staffed by trained volunteers who offer non-judgmental listening and crisis communication.
Public Education Program
Delivers trainings, webinars, and materials to schools, community organizations, and government agencies across NYC to improve crisis response and reduce stigma.
Resource Hub
Online platform offering free, culturally sensitive resources on suicide prevention, mental health apps, safety planning, and lethal means safety, tailored for both the public and professionals.
Safe Place
Peer-led, non-clinical support groups for suicide loss survivors, offered both in-person and virtually. Meetings provide a safe space to process grief among others with shared experiences.
Wellness Line
Offers scheduled, pre-arranged emotional support calls with trained volunteers to help individuals proactively manage stress, loneliness, and life challenges.
activities · 9 groups
What they do
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24/7 Crisis and Warmline Support Services 2 activities
- 24/7 crisis hotline servicesProvides free, confidential, and anonymous 24-hour crisis support via telephone hotline to individuals in acute emotional distress. The service is available year-round and is staffed by trained volunteers.
- Mental health wellness line with scheduled support callsOffers pre-arranged, scheduled emotional support calls through a free mental health wellness line, conducted by trained volunteers for ongoing support outside of crisis situations.
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Culturally Specific Support Services 1 activity
- Culturally tailored mental health resourcesProvides culturally sensitive and inclusive mental health and suicide prevention resources specifically designed for LGBTQ+, BIPOC, and AAPI communities in New York City.
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Charity Event Organization 1 activity
- Fundraising to support suicide prevention programsFunds lifesaving suicide prevention programs through a running team fundraising initiative requiring participants to raise $5,000, as well as through an annual fundraising event featuring music, cocktails, and an auction.
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Community Resource Navigation and Support Services 1 activity
- Online Resource Hub and public resource guidesOperates a free, comprehensive online Resource Hub and publishes a suicide prevention guide with information on over 60 pre-screened mental health programs and services in New York City, accessible to the public and professionals. The platform includes free trainings, screenings, and support groups.
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Suicide Prevention Programs 1 activity
- Policy advocacy for suicide preventionOperates a Volunteer Advocacy Team that engages in efforts to influence suicide prevention policy and practices at local, state, and national levels of governance.
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Mental Health Education and Awareness 1 activity
- Suicide prevention training and education programsDelivers professional and community-based suicide prevention training to a wide range of audiences, including K-12 and higher education staff, mental health providers, government agencies, media professionals, and the public. In 2020, 868 individuals were trained across 391 NYC schools and 387 community or government agencies, including NYPD, NYC DOHMH, and CUNY.
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Behavioral Health and Human Services Training 1 activity
- Support for volunteer career development in mental health fieldsSupports volunteers in pursuing careers and graduate education in mental health, social work, psychology, public health, and medicine through mentorship and professional development opportunities.
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Grief Support Groups and Counseling 1 activity
- Support groups for suicide loss survivorsProvides free, peer-led support groups for individuals who have lost a loved one to suicide, offered four times per month in both in-person and virtual formats. In fiscal year 2022, 432 survivors received bereavement support services, and a twice-monthly group had approximately 100 attendees in fiscal year 2020.
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Volunteer and Professional Training Programs 1 activity
- Volunteer training in crisis communicationTrains volunteers in non-judgmental, active listening and crisis communication skills to prepare them for delivering emotional support through hotline and wellness line services.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.00M
Contributions & grants$955K95%
Program service revenue$48K5%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$1.29M
Program expenses72%
Admin / overhead14%
Fundraising14%
Salaries & benefits$851K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$492K
Cash$283K
Investments$0
Liabilities$53K
Net assets$439K
Liquid reserves2.6 mo
4 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +4.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 3
- DAVE CAZEAU — MEMBER
- KEITH SHINBERG — SECRETARY
- MELISSA CONWAY — MEMBER
relationships · 28
Who they work with
- Befrienders Worldwide Network — Member of the global network Befrienders Worldwide, dedicated to suicide prevention.
- CUNY Partner — Partner agency where trained providers work, as part of public education program outreach.
- Catholic Charities Partner — Partner agency where trained providers work, as part of public education program outreach.
- Community Based Organizations + Groups Partner — Works with community-based organizations and groups to deliver mental health education.
- Government Agencies Government — Provides education services to government agencies and civil servants.
- Hamilton Madison House Partner — Partner agency where trained providers work, as part of public education program outreach.
- International Samaritan Network Network — Member of the world’s largest suicide prevention network with 400+ centers in 40 countries.
- Jewish Board Partner — Partner agency where trained providers work, as part of public education program outreach.
- Mental Health + Healthcare Settings Partner — Partners with mental health and healthcare organizations to provide education services.
- Mount Sinai Hospital Partner — Partner agency where trained providers work, as part of public education program outreach.
- NYC City Council Government — Hosted a briefing on straightforward strategies for suicide prevention in collaboration with Samaritans.
- NYC-based programs and services Partner — Collaborates with over 60 pre-screened local organizations to connect individuals to mental health and suicide support resources.
- NYCHA Partner — Partner agency where trained providers work, as part of public education program outreach.
- NYRR Partner — Key partner of NYRR charity events, participating in the United NYC Half Marathon and TCS New York City Marathon.
- NYRR Partner — Proud partner in charity events including the TCS New York City Marathon and United Airlines NYC Half.
- NYU School of Medicine Partner — Partner agency where trained providers work, as part of public education program outreach.
- National Council for Suicide Prevention Coalition — Founding member of the National Council for Suicide Prevention, collaborating to advance suicide prevention efforts.
- New York City Council Funder — Provided funding for provider training programs in FY 2020.
- New York City Department of Education Partner — Partner agency where trained providers work, including across 1,600 schools serving 1.2 million students.
- New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Partner — Partner agency where trained providers work, as part of public education program outreach.
- New York Foundling Hospital Partner — Partner agency where trained providers work, as part of public education program outreach.
- New York Police Department Partner — Partner agency where trained providers work, as part of public education program outreach.
- Not specified Partner — Partners with over 60 NYC-based programs and services to provide referrals and support connections.
- Schools, Colleges + Universities Partner — Collaborates with educational institutions to deliver mental health education services.
- The Salvation Army Partner — Partner agency where trained providers work, as part of public education program outreach.
- VA Medical Center Partner — Partner agency where trained providers work, as part of public education program outreach.
- Vibrant Emotional Health Partner — Partner agency where trained providers work, as part of public education program outreach.
- Workplace/ Corporate Settings Partner — Delivers mental health education programs in workplace and corporate environments.
strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Culturally Responsive and Inclusive Outreachmethodology: culturally_responsive_careBy tailoring mental health resources and outreach to the cultural contexts of specific communities—including LGBTQ+, BIPOC, AAPI, youth, and elderly populations—we increase engagement and trust because individuals are more likely to seek help when content reflects their lived experiences and identities.
- Education and Community Capacity Buildingmethodology: public_educationBy providing accessible suicide prevention education and training to professionals and communities, we increase public support capacity because knowledge reduces stigma and equips others to recognize and respond to suicide risk effectively.
- Non-Judgmental, Active Listening for Crisis Supportmethodology: nonjudgmental_active_listeningBy using non-judgmental, active listening, we de-escalate emotional and suicidal crises because it builds trust and allows individuals to feel heard without fear of judgment or unsolicited advice, thereby reducing distress and suicide risk.
- Peer-Based Support for Suicide Loss Survivorsmethodology: peer_supportBy facilitating peer-led support groups for suicide loss survivors, we reduce isolation and stigma because shared lived experience fosters deeper connection, validation, and healing in ways clinical interventions alone cannot.
- Preventive and Scheduled Emotional Supportmethodology: preventive_supportBy offering scheduled emotional support calls, we prevent mental health crises from escalating because regular, proactive contact provides continuity of care and reduces feelings of isolation before a crisis occurs.