12/11/2025
🌿 Leadership Update at Samaritan 🌿
As we prepare for the new year, we share important news about a leadership transition at the Samaritan Center. After five years of dedicated service, Executive Director Steven Schedler will be moving on to a new role with TrueNorth Wellness Services in early January. We are deeply grateful for his vision and the many ways he helped expand Samaritan’s impact in our community.
To ensure stability and continuity, the Board has appointed Simon Dietz, LCSW, CAADC, as Interim Executive Director beginning January 3, 2026. Simon’s collaborative leadership, deep commitment to trauma-informed care, and strong relationships across the community make him exceptionally equipped to guide Samaritan into the year ahead. His work advancing our Training & Residency Program and fostering a supportive, mission-driven team speaks to the thoughtful leadership he brings to this role.
With Simon at the helm, our services and programs will continue without interruption, and we look forward to a hopeful and steady transition. Thank you for your continued support of Samaritan’s mission.