Samaritan Center, Lancaster

05/29/2026

What does it really feel like to sit with others through their hardest moments?

In this heartfelt reflection, Samaritan Center therapist Deborah Miller shares the privilege, purpose, and humanity behind counseling work — from helping clients find clarity and healing, to the importance of recentering ourselves through life’s challenges.

This is a powerful reminder that mental health care is not about “listening to problems,” but about creating brave spaces for hope, growth, and connection. 💙

Read more to hear this honest perspective on therapy, community need, and the meaningful work happening every day at Samaritan Center.

It is common for a client or friend or family member to ask me how I do the work I do, and how exhausting it must be to “listen to people’s problems” all day long. I am honest when I reply that that…

05/28/2026

The Samaritan Center’s Every Mind Matters Gala was an unforgettable evening of celebration, storytelling, and community impact, bringing together partners, donors, advocates, and community members in support of accessible mental health services throughout our region. This year’s gala was both a joyful celebration and a powerful reminder of the life-changing work made possible through community support.

Thanks to the generosity of our community, the 2026 Every Mind Matters Gala raised over $50,000 in support of accessible mental health care through Samaritan Center!

From inspiring stories and impactful program highlights to laughter, celebration, and dancing the night away, this evening was a powerful reminder that every mind truly matters.

Thank you to everyone who attended, donated, volunteered, sponsored, and celebrated with us. Your support helps Samaritan Center continue providing hope, healing, and mental health services throughout our community.

✨ Read more about the unforgettable evening and the impact your support is making in our full gala recap: https://samaritanlancaster.org/blog/2026-every-mind-matter-gala-recap/

05/27/2026

⚾ Celebrating Service. Connecting Our Community. 💙

Join Samaritan Center on Sunday, June 28, for an afternoon of community, appreciation, and baseball as we honor the incredible dedication of our volunteers and highlight the counseling and consultation services that support mental wellness across our region.

🕐 Gates Open: 12:30 PM
⚾ First Pitch: 1:30 PM

Help Samaritan Center in making mental health services affordable and accessible for all!

🎟️ Scan the QR code for your exclusive discounted tickets!

05/14/2026

We are officially 1 week away from the Every Mind Matters Gala!

This evening is about more than a great event—it’s about coming together to support Samaritan’s mission of providing compassionate, professional counseling and mental health care to anyone in our community, regardless of their ability to pay. Every ticket purchased helps make mental health care more accessible right here in Lancaster.

And yes… the raffle experiences are just as exciting as the night itself 👀

✨ A private food truck festival for up to 50 guests
✨ Philadelphia Zoo flex tickets for your next adventure
✨ A Fulton Theatre Broadway experience paired with fine dining
✨ A curated wine fridge package from Samaritan’s Board of Directors
✨ A relaxing overnight stay at the historic Hollinger House
✨ A “Dinner & A Show” night with the Lancaster Symphony Orchestra + a top-tier local restaurant
✨ A 7-day Ocean City beach escape
✨ A hands-on Italian cooking class for you and your friends
✨ An elegant brunch for 20 at Lancaster Country Club
✨ A 7-day spacious Sea Isle getaway

Even if you can’t make it to the gala, you can still win one of our
amazing raffle prizes—so if something catches your eye,
be sure to purchase your raffle tickets!

Purchase raffle tickets here: https://wl.donorperfect.net/weblink/WebLink.aspx?name=E11462&id=51

05/12/2026

The day continues at ABC Keystone with an important conversation focused on Mental Health and Apprenticeship Safety led by Ben Faro from Samaritan Center, Lancaster.

As part of our Total Human Health initiative, we believe creating a strong workforce means supporting both the physical and mental well-being of our apprentices. Prioritizing mental health, encouraging open conversations, and reinforcing safe jobsite practices are all essential to building a healthier, safer construction industry.

05/11/2026

⏳ We’re in the final stretch!

With LESS THAN TWO WEEKS until the Every Mind Matters Gala, the excitement is building for an unforgettable night of celebration, community, and impact.
This event is about more than gathering together—it’s about supporting Samaritan’s mission of providing compassionate, professional counseling and mental health care to anyone in our community, regardless of their ability to pay. Every ticket helps make care more accessible for individuals and families across Lancaster County.

And yes… the raffle experiences are just as exciting as the night itself 👀
✨ A private food truck festival for up to 50 guests
✨ Philadelphia Zoo flex tickets for your next adventure
✨ A Fulton Theatre Broadway experience paired with fine dining
✨ A curated wine fridge package from Samaritan’s Board of Directors
✨ A relaxing overnight stay at the historic Hollinger House

Add in live music from Fever Pitch, inspiring stories, and a room full of people who believe mental health care matters, and you have a night you won’t want to miss.

🎟️ Seats are filling quickly—register now and join us for a night where fun, community, and purpose come together.

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

05/10/2026

Today, we celebrate the mothers, grandmothers, caregivers, and mother figures who show up with compassion, strength, and unwavering love every single day. 💙

At Samaritan Center, we know that caring for others often begins with caring for ourselves, too. This Mother’s Day, we honor the women who nurture, support, and uplift those around them — while also encouraging space for rest, healing, and mental wellness.

Thank you for all the ways you make Every Mind Matter. Happy Mother’s Day from all of us at Samaritan Center! 🌷

05/09/2026

This week, during Maternal Mental Health Week, we recognize the emotional realities that so many mothers and maternal figures carry — often quietly, and often while continuing to care for everyone around them. 💙

Mental health challenges connected to motherhood can affect any women, at any stage of the journey. From pregnancy and postpartum depression or anxiety, to burnout, grief, identity changes, loneliness, and the pressure to “hold it all together,” many women experience struggles that are rarely talked about openly enough. Behind the smiles, routines, and responsibilities, there are real emotional needs that deserve compassion, support, and care.

This week is also for those who are trying to become mothers and carrying the weight of uncertainty, loss, disappointment, or isolation along the way. It is for individuals and families who have experienced miscarriage, infertility, stillbirth, or complicated pregnancies — experiences that can bring profound grief and emotional pain that often goes unseen. Your experiences matter, and your mental health matters too.

And beyond biological motherhood, we honor the maternal figures who show up every day with love, guidance, patience, and care. Grandmothers, stepmothers, foster mothers, mentors, caregivers, aunts, chosen family, and others who nurture and support those around them play an immeasurable role in the emotional wellbeing of our communities.

At Samaritan Center, we believe mental health support should be accessible, compassionate, and free from stigma. No one should have to navigate these experiences alone. During Maternal Mental Health Week and beyond, we encourage open conversations, meaningful support systems, and reminders that asking for help is a sign of strength — not weakness.

You are worthy of care, too. 🌷

05/08/2026

We are officially LESS THAN TWO WEEKS away from the Every Mind Matters Gala, and we can’t wait to celebrate with our incredible community.

This evening is about more than a great event—it’s about coming together to support Samaritan’s mission of providing compassionate, professional counseling and mental health care to anyone in our community, regardless of their ability to pay. Every ticket purchased helps make mental health care more accessible right here in Lancaster.

Here’s what you can expect:
✨ An unforgettable night of celebration and connection
✨ Live music and energy from Fever Pitch
✨ Incredible raffle packages and experiences
✨ Stories of impact that show why mental health care matters

Whether you come for the fun, the music, the community, or the cause, this is a night you’ll want to be part of.

🎟️ Time is running out to reserve your spot—register today and join us for a night where every mind truly matters.

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

05/06/2026

⏳ We’re almost there!
We are almost TWO weeks out from the Every Mind Matters Gala, which brings our community together for a night of celebration, connection, and impact right here in Lancaster.
At the heart of it all is why we gather: to support Samaritan’s mission—providing compassionate, professional counseling and mental health care to anyone in our community, regardless of their ability to pay. Every ticket, every raffle entry, every moment of the night helps make that possible.
And if you needed another reason to be there… the raffle lineup is 🔥
Think:
✨ A “Dinner & A Show” night with the Lancaster Symphony Orchestra + a top-tier local restaurant
✨ A 7-day Ocean City beach escape or a spacious Sea Isle getaway
✨ An elegant brunch for 20 at Lancaster Country Club
✨ A hands-on Italian cooking class for you and your friends
🎟️ These are just a few of the incredible items waiting for you—but you’ll want to see the full lineup for yourself. Trust us, you’ll want a game plan before the night begins.
Spots are filling fast—don’t miss your chance to be part of it all (and get in on these raffles 👀)
Register & Explore the Raffle: https://samaritanlancaster.org/event/every-mind-matters-gala-registration-coming-soon/