Samaritan

11/13/2025

Happy World Kindness Day!

Today is a reminder that even the smallest acts of kindness can brighten someone’s day, and strengthen our own mental wellness. Research shows that when we practice kindness, we experience more connection, less stress, and a boost in overall well-being.

At Samaritan, we see every day how compassion creates hope. As you go about your day, we invite you to do one small kind thing for a friend, a stranger, or yourself.

Together, we can plant seeds of kindness that grow into roots of resilience across our community!

11/13/2025

Friendly competition and full bellies at Samaritan today! Six staff members competed for the title of Chilifest Champion, but the real winners were the rest of the staff who enjoyed a delicious meal!

Congrats to Jo and Tricia who tied for first place, and Patty and Ro who tied for third.

11/11/2025

Today, we pause to honor and thank all who have served in the United States Armed Forces. Your courage, sacrifice, and commitment to protecting the freedoms we cherish do not go unnoticed.

We are especially grateful for our colleague Mahan Koirala, Director of Resources, for his service to our country and his ongoing dedication to Samaritan’s mission of providing hope and healing.

At Samaritan, we recognize that the strength of our community is rooted in compassion, resilience, and service: values embodied by our veterans every day.

11/10/2025

Last month, Samaritan staff and board members came together for a strategic planning session: collaborating, dreaming, and setting direction for the years ahead. We are deeply grateful for our volunteer Board of Directors, who generously invest their time, insight, and care to help Samaritan grow stronger and serve our community with compassion.

Their leadership helps us plant seeds of hope and grow roots of resilience for years to come. You can learn more about our dedicated board and how they help guide our mission on our website. https://samaritanfoxvalley.com/about/board-members/

11/07/2025

Congratulations to our Employee of the Month, Jenna Goddeyne!

As a Wellness Screen Clinician, Jenna helps identify students in local schools who may need mental health support. Her dedication, initiative, and compassion make a lasting impact every day.

Her supervisor, Tricia Plutz, shared: “Jenna consistently takes initiative, follows through on tasks, and contributes in meaningful ways without needing to be asked—all while screening in one of our busiest school districts. After completing her own work, Jenna frequently takes initiative to complete program tasks without being prompted, demonstrating a willingness to support broader program needs and goals.”

Thank you, Jenna, for the heart and commitment you bring to your work and to the students and families you serve. You are helping plant seeds of hope in our community every day.

11/03/2025

Same-week appointments now available at our Oshkosh office!

If you’ve been thinking about starting counseling, our compassionate Oshkosh team is ready to walk alongside you on your journey toward healing and hope.

Kathy Steiner, LPC is a lifelong artist and muralist with years of experience in crisis intervention and recovery programs. She often incorporates art, music, and play into therapy, helping clients ages 6 and up move from pain toward peace and life satisfaction.

Keri Gretebeck, LPC-IT works with children, teens, and adults, creating a safe and trusting space where clients can discover their strengths and work toward their goals.

Danielle Moeller, LPC-IT is a compassionate, nonjudgmental therapist dedicated to helping clients explore their beliefs, rediscover purpose, and build confidence for a more fulfilling life.

Whether you’re taking the first step or continuing your counseling journey, our Oshkosh team is here to help you plant seeds of hope and grow roots of resilience.

📞 Call (920) 886-9319 to schedule.

10/30/2025

Big news to share!

Samaritan has received a $10,000 Technical Assistance Grant from the Basic Needs Giving Partnership to help us grow stronger behind the scenes—building tools, systems, and strategies that help our counselors and programs serve you better.

This support strengthens our mission to provide hope and healing for all. Thank you, BNGP, for believing in the power of mental health care!

Congratulations to each of the technical assistance grant awardees! These grants are designed to help organizations strengthen their internal capacity through short-term technical assistance such as communications support, financial management, technology, or strategic and operational planning. Awar...

10/24/2025

We are so very thankful for the support of the J. J. Keller Foundation, Inc.

The important work of Samaritan Wellness Screen would not be possible without the generosity of our community.

🧠𝐏𝐡𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 & 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 🧠

The Samaritan Wellness Screen program is vital early intervention tool helping students across 7 school districts access mental health care when they need it most.

In 2024–25, nearly 4,900 students were screened—and over 37% of middle and high schoolers and 39% of elementary students showed signs of possible mental health concerns. These numbers have remained consistent, underscoring the urgent and ongoing need for accessible support.

One recent example reminds us why this work matters: an elementary student experiencing suicidal thoughts couldn’t get to an appointment. Samaritan’s team acted quickly, arranging an emergency Zoom session and coordinating with school staff to ensure safety and follow-up care. Today, that child is on a better path—and his family has the resources they need.

To learn more about this program, visit: https://samaritan-counseling.com/wellness-screen/

10/18/2025

Looking for something to do this weekend? How about supporting our friends at Xe 54: a Wine & Cocktail Lounge who are supporting mental wellness with their Pay it Forward cocktail this month!

Sip for Mental Wellness this October 💚

Our Pay It Forward Cocktail of the Month—the Pistachio Matcha Martini—supports Samaritan, celebrating 55 years of providing compassionate mental health care across our community.

From counseling services in Menasha, Kaukauna, Oshkosh, and New London, to school-based wellness screenings and faith leader training, Samaritan is making mental wellness possible for everyone.

In honor of World Mental Health Day, every cocktail sold this month helps support their vital mission.

Raise a glass, make an impact. 💚

10/09/2025

"Integrity is always calling you home.” – John Blumberg

Thank you to everyone who joined us for Samaritan’s 11th Annual Ethics in Business Summit. Together, we explored how integrity and compassion in leadership strengthen not only our workplaces but our entire community.

We’re especially grateful to our event partners for making this meaningful conversation possible — your support helps create healthier, more ethical workplaces where people and organizations can thrive.

Here are just a few photos from this morning. More to come next week!

10/08/2025

We’re filled with gratitude for the incredible sponsors who are making this year’s Ethics in Business Summit possible! Your partnership helps us bring meaningful conversations about integrity, compassion, and leadership to our community.

Because of you, we’re able to gather local leaders and changemakers to explore how integrity shapes workplaces and lives.

We’re especially excited to welcome John Blumberg, author of Return on Integrity, as our keynote speaker this year. His message reminds us that integrity isn’t a checkbox — it’s a compass.

Thank you for helping Samaritan foster workplaces and communities where compassion and integrity can thrive.

10/01/2025

A heartfelt thank you to U.S. Venture, Inc for their continued support of Ethics in Business 2025 as our Premier Partner. Their commitment to strengthening our community through ethical leadership makes this partnership especially meaningful.

We’re also excited to welcome John Blumberg as this year’s keynote speaker. John will guide us in exploring how deepening our integrity can transform leadership, workplaces, and communities.

Join us October 9 at Bridgewood Resort and Conference Center in Neenah. You can register at our website samaritanfoxvalley.com/eib

Thank you, U.S. Venture, for helping us make this important conversation possible!