Samaritan Center, Lancaster

04/08/2026

Registration is now open for Samaritan Center’s

Every Mind Matters Gala on May 21!

Join us for an inspiring evening of community, storytelling, and impact as we come together to support accessible mental health care for all. Reserve your spot today and be part of making a difference.

Register Here: https://samaritanlancaster.org/event/every-mind-matters-gala-registration-coming-soon/

04/07/2026

Our 2025 Community Impact Report is here!

Thanks to supporters like you, more individuals and families were able to access compassionate, high-quality mental health care—regardless of their ability to pay the full fee.

Explore the impact you helped make possible.

https://www.nxtbook.com/samaritancenter/annualimpactreport/2025-community-impact-report/index.php

04/05/2026

Hope grows in community. This Easter, we’re grateful for each person who helps make healing possible. Wishing you a season of renewal and peace. 🌷

04/03/2026

Dance for Mental Health is just 10 days away and there is 1 scholarship remaining!

All adult women are invited to experience the gift of dance to connect your whole being in a safe and supportive space. No dance experience necessary.

Scan the QR code to sign up:
$15 for single class or $75 for all 6 classes: Every Monday 6:00pm to 7:15pm running from April 13th - May 18th

The Dance for Mental Health Program has been awarded the 2026 Silent Samaritan Endowment Grant for programs that support their mission of “Women helping Women”. For more information about the Silent Samaritan Endowment, contact Anita Hanna at ahanna@samaritanlancaster.org

Five $45 scholarships (1 remaining) will be offered to women who are interested in attending 3-6 classes on a first come, first served basis. For more information, scan the QR code or click the sign-up link above!

04/03/2026

Bringing care where it’s needed most 💙

Samaritan Center Therapist, Elaine Potts, LCSW, is now providing on-site counseling at Welsh Mountain Home, supporting older adults as they navigate loneliness, loss, health challenges, and major life transitions.

At Samaritan, we believe mental health care should be just as accessible as physical care—no matter where someone lives. Through this outreach, we’re removing barriers and ensuring seniors can receive compassionate, professional support right in their community.

Your support helps make this possible, ensuring every individual has access to the hope and healing they deserve.

04/02/2026

Today is Autism Awareness Day, a time to recognize and celebrate the diverse experiences, strengths, and perspectives of individuals on the autism spectrum. 💙

It’s also a reminder to move beyond awareness and into acceptance—listening, learning, and creating communities where everyone feels valued and understood.

At Samaritan Center, we are committed to fostering inclusive, compassionate mental health care that meets people where they are—because everyone deserves to feel seen, supported, and respected.

03/30/2026

On Friday, Development Officer, Nancy Pleger, and Development Coordinator, Eileen Campbell, attended the Lancaster Chamber’s Professional Women’s Forum. The theme of the event — Seasons of Growth — focused on celebrating, inspiring, and empowering women in business. Nancy and Eileen had a great day attending three engaging breakout sessions led by local businesswomen making a difference in the community, plus a dynamic keynote presentation from Stephanie Painter of .

Though Women’s History Month may be coming to an end, we are always proud to acknowledge and commemorate the impact women make within the walls of Samaritan Center and beyond!

03/25/2026

03/12/2026

Dance to connect your body, mind, and spirit!

Often these elements of being a human person are split apart due to daily life tasks, stressful experiences, or lack of invitation to connect. Renee will guide you through gentle movement exercises and expressive prompts supported by an inspiring soundscape. Moving as one, whole person is beneficial to reduce inner tension, increase sense of freedom and creativity, and experience deeper communion with yourself and others.

All adult women are invited to experience the gift of dance to connect your whole being in a safe and supportive space. No dance experience necessary.

Sign up here: https://samaritanlancaster.org/event/dance-for-mental-health-class-registration-open-3/

$15 for single class or $75 for all 6 classes: Every Monday 6:00pm to 7:15pm running from April 13th - May 18th

The Dance for Mental Health Program has been awarded the 2026 Silent Samaritan Endowment Grant for programs that support their mission of “Women helping Women”. For more information about the Silent Samaritan Endowment, contact Anita Hanna at ahanna@samaritanlancaster.org

Five $45 scholarships will be offered to women who are interested in attending 3-6 classes on a first come, first served basis. For more information, scan the QR code or click the sign-up link above!

03/08/2026

In honor of International Women’s Day this Sunday, we’re looking back at some moments from past Silent Samaritan Luncheons.

The Silent Samaritan program was created to ensure that women in our community can access the counseling they need, regardless of their ability to pay. Through the generosity of supporters, this program continues to remove barriers to care and offer hope and healing.

We recognize the dedicated women therapists who serve our community with compassion and care. The Silent Samaritans, collectively, have made an impact on the lives of hundreds of women – our friends, our family, our co-workers and many women we do not know and have never met. The result is a ripple effect that transcends the counseling room—because when women receive the care they need, their healing brings stability, compassion, and resilience into the wider community.

On this day, we celebrate the strength, resilience, and impact of women in our community and beyond. 💜

03/06/2026

Today we celebrate Employee Appreciation Day and the incredible people who make our mission possible every day. 💙

At Samaritan Center, our staff show up with compassion, dedication, and a deep commitment to supporting the mental health of our community. From counseling clients to working in schools and throughout the community, their work changes lives in ways both big and small.

Thank you to our amazing team for the care, professionalism, and heart you bring to this work each day. We are grateful for all that you do.

03/02/2026

World Teen Mental Health Wellness Day shines a light on the importance of supporting the emotional well-being of young people. Today’s teens are navigating academic pressure, social challenges, and a rapidly changing world—making awareness, compassion, and open conversations more important than ever.

At Samaritan Center, we partner with local schools to provide in-school counseling as well as mental health screenings through our TeenHope program, helping students access care in a place that is familiar, accessible, and safe.

TeenHope is currently in 11 schools across 8 school districts while our school-based counseling is providing 1:1 therapy sessions for students in 20 schools across 5 school districts.

Let’s take time today to listen, reduce stigma, and remind teens that their mental health matters.