Samaritan San Angelo
Samaritan
- a non-profit agency providing basic outpatient mental health
services to the citizens of San Angelo and the Concho
Valley
Samaritan
Counseling Center
Center Receives Grant
Samaritan Counseling Center received an early Christmas present in the form of a $15,000 grant from the Carl B. & Florence E. King Foundation in Dallas, reported Pat Dishman, executive director.
This is the first year the King Foundation has awarded grants outside of the Metroplex so we feel very fortunate to receive this,she explained. The funds will be used to help provide mental health services to those clients who otherwise might be unable to get the help they need. Of course, each individual will have to qualify for this assistance just as they have in the past. We are grateful to the King Foundation for partnering with us as together we strive to help a growing number of people in the Concho Valley.
Through November 30, 2009, the Center has seen 1,158 clients. This number includes 442 new clients and 595 reduced-fee clients. In all of 2008, there were 415 men, women and/or children with 82 of these being new. We have definitely felt the impact of the downturn of the national economy, Ms. Dishman added. When people lose their jobs and sometimes their homes, their families and even their dignity, they need to know there is someplace where they can get the help they need. In our area, this is Samaritan Counseling Center.
Samaritan is located at 242 N. Magdalen. All counseling is by appointment only. Interested persons may call 325/944-2561 for more information or to schedule an appointment.
Counseling
Licensed
mental health professionals offer assistance for varied mental
illnesses and life crises. While never imposing their own beliefs or
values upon others, the counselors treat the values and beliefs of clients
with respect as they are seen as powerful resources for healing. Basic
outpatient mental health counseling is available to individuals from
age five years and up. more...
Strong Families West Texas
Join other couples for FREE marriage and relationship
workshops held at locations throughout the Concho Valley
Community. Samaritan
Counseling Center staff will train and certify
volunteer workshop leaders to conduct the training. Couples
who complete a workshop receive a discount when
they apply for a marriage license.
For Kids' Sake Seminars
For Kids' Sake seminars provide parent education to assist
in easing the pain and trauma children often felt during divorce.
This 4-hour class meets the court-ordered requirements for divorced parents with minor children. more...
Education and Consultation
The
Samaritan Counseling Center clinical staff will provide basic outpatient
mental health programs to the professional community as well as to churches
and businesses. Special presentations will be prepared upon request from
any local or area group or organization.
Consultation is available in such areas as team building, organizational conflict, and other topics.
- Consultation with Ministers and Church Leaders
- Workshops and Special Presentations for
- Churches
- Agencies
- Businesses
To arrange for a speaker or to inquire about a workshop, please contact Melody Lykins, LPC, Clinical Director, at (325) 944-2561.
Important Notice
The Rollercoasters Program is now operated by the San Angelo Independent School District. For additional information, please call 325-947-3700 and ask for the Counseling Office.