Samaritan Counseling Services of the Gulf Coast

01/26/2026

Your story is still unfolding, and you deserve support as it does. 📖 💛

01/20/2026

UPDATE: Plenty of seats available. Sign up today to let us know you're coming!

Save the Date, January 23rd!
Seniors, join others for this creative time designed to improve well-being!
Limited seating!
Register Soon!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/improving-well-being-through-art-for-seniors-tickets-1974898100381?aff=oddtdtcreator

01/09/2026

Join the Live Tampa Bay Faith Leaders Committee, The Carter Center's SUN 100, and IMAFL for an inspiring afternoon with the internationally honored Rev. Dr. Gary Mason of Rethinking Conflict who's keynote will address collaboration in chaotic times. Whether coming together to resolve conflicts in polarized nations, assuage the impacts of addiction on families, or rebuild after natural disasters, faith leaders are called to minister in a myriad of ways.
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Live Tampa Bay

01/06/2026

Support our mission and be recognized as a valued supporter in our community. Sponsorships confirmed by Friday will be listed on our Annual Luncheon invitation.

Secure yours today: https://www.samaritangulfcoast.com/events/annual-luncheon/

01/01/2026

12/23/2025

Beginning December 24, 2025, USPS will no longer apply postmarks at the time mail is dropped off. Postmarks may be added days later, affecting if mailed donations qualify for a 2025 tax deduction.

If you plan to mail a check and want it counted for 2025:
- Take your envelope to a USPS counter and request a manual postmark or request a Certificate of Mailing.

Tip! Credit card gifts are recorded immediately for 2025.

Visit our website for ways to give: https://www.samaritangulfcoast.com/donate/

12/22/2025

12/19/2025

As we come to the end of 2025, we're inviting you to help us finish strong and come alongside our clients in specific ways.
Follow this link to give hope:
https://www.samaritangulfcoast.com/donate/

Here are three immediate needs your year-end gift could support:

12/18/2025

In This Month's Update:
Three Grants Awarded
Advent Dinner Support
Annual Luncheon Tickets and Sponsorships
Double Your Year-End Gift
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Email from Samaritan Counseling Services of the Gulf Coast Instilling Hope, Transforming Lives   DECEMBER 2025 UPDATE It is time to catch up on what is happening at Samaritan Counseling Services of th

12/17/2025

Immediate openings for children ages 3-18.
Clinicians in these office locations are taking clients:
Bradenton (Downtown, Palma Sola)
Lakewood Ranch
Sarasota (Bee Ridge)
Follow this link to read more about their services:

Does your child have these needs? Healing from stressful or traumatic experiences Handling frustration and setbacks Tools for emotional regulation Problem-solving strategies Understanding positive communication These confidence-building skills are available when working with a Building YOUth For Lif...

12/16/2025

Samaritan Counseling participates with several insurance plans.
We value all our clients and understand not everyone has health insurance or the coverage they need. Also, we understand some people prefer not to use insurance when seeking counseling. With these situations in mind, we offer a self-pay option for services.

Please visit our website to determine your best payment options: https://www.samaritangulfcoast.com/accepted-insurance/

Samaritan Counseling participates with the insurance plans listed below. Please note that insurance plans are always changing and not all counselors are participating with each plan/network. Prior to your visit, you should contact your insurance provider to verify accepted plans and who may be in yo...

12/11/2025

For those who've experienced grief and loss in 2025, Christmas can be a challenge in our bodies, minds, and spirits.
Area churches acknowledge this by hosting services designed to bring hope, healing, and comfort.
We encourage you to attend one.
Church of the Palms, Sarasota
Kirkwood Presbyterian Church
Peace Presbyterian Church
Harvest United Methodist Church
St. Paul Lutheran Church
Church of the Trinity MCC in Sarasota, FL
Trinity United Methodist Church