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Samaritan Center, Lancaster

We build healthy minds and strong communities through counseling, education, and consulting.

Samaritan Counseling Center not only serves individuals and families in the community, our sub-brands serve women, business leaders, churches and more. Learn more about the Silent Samaritans, Ethics In Business, Partners in Ministry, and Clergy & Congregation Care on our website: http://scclanc.org/.

02/24/2026

As we celebrate Black leaders in mental health, we remember Dr. Frances Cress Welsing (1935–2016). She was a psychiatrist who studied how racism and white supremacy affect mental health.

Dr. Welsing wanted the field to look at how social issues cause problems. She showed how things like unfairness and prejudice can hurt how people see themselves and their mental health. Her work went beyond just looking at individual problems to understanding the experiences of entire communities.

Her work focused on fairness and justice as key to emotional health. Her ideas still inspire doctors, activists, and communities working to help everyone.

02/22/2026

As we continue to recognize the Black leaders shaping the field of mental health, we highlight Dr. Thema Bryant whose work centers healing, empowerment, and wellness in Black communities and other historically underserved populations.

A clinical psychologist, professor, and 2023 President of the American Psychological Association, Dr. Bryant is a leading voice on the impact of trauma, racial stress, and systemic inequities on mental health. Through her clinical work, research, writing, and public speaking, she helps individuals and communities move from survival to healing and wholeness.

She is also the founder of the TBD Foundation (est. 2014), which promotes mental health awareness, trauma recovery, and culturally responsive care.

Dr. Bryant’s work reminds us that healing happens in community—and that accessible, culturally grounded mental health support is essential for lasting well-being today and for future generations.

02/20/2026

For Black History Month, Samaritan recognizes the Black leaders who have shaped the field of mental health.

We honor Mamie Phipps Clark (1917–1983), whose work helped change both research and public policy.

In the 1940s, Clark and her husband, Kenneth Bancroft Clark, conducted the groundbreaking “Doll Tests,” revealing how segregation and racism harmed the self-esteem and identity of Black children. Their research became key evidence in the landmark Brown v. Board of Education, which declared school segregation unconstitutional.

In 1946, Clark also co-founded the Northside Center for Child Development in Harlem NY, expanding access to mental health and educational support for underserved children and families.

Her legacy reminds us that mental health is deeply connected to environment, equity, and access—and that compassionate, inclusive care has the power to change lives for generations.

02/18/2026

On this Ash Wednesday, Samaritan Center joins our community in marking the start of Lent, a season of reflection, repentance, and renewal. It is a time to slow down, take stock, and move forward with intention and compassion. May the weeks ahead be filled with moments of quiet reflection, healing, and hope.

02/14/2026

Love looks like showing up, listening deeply, and walking alongside one another. This Valentine’s Day, we’re celebrating connection, compassion, and the care that helps people feel less alone. 💗

02/06/2026

This week, we’re honoring the school counselors who show up every day as steady, trusted supports for students. Your presence, care, and advocacy make a real difference in the lives of young people across our community.

We’re deeply grateful to work alongside you through our TeenHope program and our school-based counseling, partnering to identify needs early, remove barriers to care, and ensure students don’t have to navigate mental health challenges alone.

Thank you for the collaboration, the conversations, and the compassion you bring into schools every day. We’re honored to be in this work with you.

02/04/2026

Celebrating an exciting milestone with our partners at Landis Homes. This photo captures the heart of Samaritan’s Older Adult Mental Health pilot program launched at Landis Homes.

Over the past year, Samaritan offered several services, including:
-97 individual counseling sessions at Landis Homes
-A monthly education series with topics ranging from the 8 Dimensions of Wellness, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, Positive Aging Strategies, and more
-Group counseling with 6-week groups on navigating transitions and a 10-week class on stress reduction
-Training for Landis support group facilitators

We’re incredibly grateful to Landis Homes for their trust, collaboration, and support throughout this process as we work together to bring Samaritan Center’s services into older adult communities. We’re proud of what we’ve built together and are excited to continue this meaningful work in the years ahead.
This pilot program was made possible by generous donations from the Ferree Foundation and other supporters of Samaritan’s Older Adult Mental Health programming, thank you!

Pictured left to right: Larry Zook, President/CEO at Landis Communities, Megan Kurtz, Residential Living Nurse Manager at Landis Homes, Evon Bergey, VP of Operations/COO at Landis Communities, Rebekah Johnsen, Director of Residential Living at Landis Homes, Ben Faro, Program Operations Manager at Samaritan, Joanne Morton, Therapist at Samaritan, and Simon Dietz, Interim Executive Director at Samaritan

02/03/2026

✨ Save the Date ✨

Join us for the Every Mind Matters Gala on May 21st as we gather to celebrate hope, healing, and the power of mental health care. Your presence directly supports vital mental health services that ensure that truly every mind matters in our community.
📍 The Imperial | ⏰ 5–9 PM

We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

01/27/2026

We’ve been out in the community hand-delivering this year’s Ethics in Business nominee and recipient certificates, one of our favorite ways to celebrate ethical leadership in Lancaster! 🌟

It was such a pleasure connecting with Sahd Metal Recycling , this year’s Ethics in Business recipient, and recognizing the integrity and care they bring to their work every day. Thank you for helping set the standard for ethical leadership in our community! 💼🤝

01/23/2026

✨ What a night! ✨

Thank you to all of the incredible companies who joined us for the first ever Samaritan Center Corporate Mixer!

A huge thank-you to South County Brewing Company for being such a generous and welcoming host, we couldn’t have asked for a better setting! We’re also deeply grateful to our Samaritan Center board members, volunteers, and staff who helped plan, organize, and support this event from start to finish. It truly takes a village, and we’re so thankful for ours.

Missed the event but want to get involved?
Reach out to Nancy Pleger (npleger@samaritanlancaster.org) to learn more about sponsorship opportunities and to receive a sponsor packet. We’d love to connect!

Thank you again to our amazing attendees below:

Benchmark Construction Company, Inc.
Berkshire Hathaway- Carole Kirchner
Brubaker Inc.
Charles F. Snyder Funeral Homes & Crematory
Cooper Printing Inc
Ebersole Builders
Eden Resort & Suites
EMC CPAs
Engle Printing and Publishing
Fulton Bank
Kegel's Produce
Keystruct Construction
Lancaster Downtowners
Lancaster Public Library
Lancaster Symphony Orchestra
Laura Schanz Consulting
Mid Penn Bank
Penn State Health
Saxton + Stump
Scheid Produce
Spur + Sprout
Vendela Counseling
Willow Valley Communities
YMCA of the Roses
Your Language Connection
Lancaster City Alliance
Spring House Brewing Co.

01/20/2026

Yesterday we observed Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, honoring a leader whose words and actions called us to build a more just and caring world. Dr. King’s legacy reminds us that change begins with empathy, service, and a belief in the dignity of every person.

🗣️ “The time is always right to do what is right.”

01/16/2026

This week, Interim Executive Director Simon Dietz spent some time with both our new and returning interns. We’re excited to welcome an incredible cohort representing four different schools, each bringing unique talents, perspectives, and life experiences.

We hope you’ll have the opportunity to meet Patrick, Deb, Grace, Brandy, and Austen as they work across our programs at Samaritan Center of Lancaster. We’re thankful for their energy and commitment and look forward to all they’ll contribute in the year ahead.

Address

1803 Oregon Pike
Lancaster, PA
17601

Telephone

+17175609969

Website

https://samaritanlancaster.org/

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