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Instilling Hope and Transforming Lives by Providing Professional Spiritually Integrated Counseling Financial assistance is available.

Samaritan Counseling Services is a nonprofit mental health provider serving Sarasota and Manatee Counties through a team of over 20 licensed counselors offering care at 12 locations and via telehealth. Samaritan provides accessible, affordable mental health counseling for all ages, accepts most major insurance plans, and is committed to instilling hope and transforming lives through compassionate care. For more information, visit www.samaritangulfcoast.com or call (941) 926-2959.

11/04/2026

Did you know Samaritan provided more than $203,000 in financial assistance for counseling services in 2025? 💙

That's a 26% increase from the previous year!

Through our Client Assistance Fund and the generosity of donors and community partners, we helped make professional counseling more accessible to individuals and families who might otherwise face financial barriers to care.

Behind every dollar is an opportunity for someone to receive support, work toward personal goals, strengthen relationships, or navigate a difficult season.

We're grateful to everyone who helps make this possible.

Together, we're helping ensure that financial circumstances don't have to determine someone's ability to seek support.

11/03/2026

What if you could connect with more than 50 community organizations offering FREE resources and services, all in one place? 💙

That's exactly what Turning Points' 28th Annual Stand Down is all about!

On Saturday, November 7, veterans, individuals, and families are invited to the Manatee County Fairgrounds for a morning dedicated to connecting our neighbors with valuable community resources.

From veterans services and career assistance to medical care, family support, and more, there's something for people facing a wide variety of needs.

The Samaritan Counseling Services of the Gulf Coast team will be there, too! Stop by to say hello and learn more about the counseling and mental health services available through Samaritan.

📅 Saturday, November 7
⏰ 8:00 a.m. – Noon (Last entry for services at 11:15 a.m.)
📍 Manatee County Fairgrounds, Palmetto
🎟️ FREE and open to everyone!

Free shuttle transportation is also available from the Downtown Bradenton Transit Station.

Learn more about the event: https://bit.ly/3TX0SdJ

Please help us spread the word to someone who could benefit!

11/02/2026

November is National Family Caregivers Month.

This November, we would like to recognize those who dedicate so much of themselves to caring for someone they love. 💚

The long days, sleepless nights, appointments, worries, and countless little things that often go unnoticed. Caregiving comes from a place of love, but even the most loving hearts can grow tired.

You deserve the same kindness, patience, and compassion that you so freely give to others.

At Samaritan Counseling Services of the Gulf Coast, we're proud to support caregivers through our partnerships with Senior Friendship Centers and the Caregivers Pathway at Church of the Palms.

We also offer community presentations and support groups upon request, creating opportunities for encouragement, connection, and understanding.

To every caregiver, please remember that your feelings, your needs, and your well-being matter, too.

You spend so much time being there for others. We're here for you. 💙

For additional caregiver resources in the community, please check out the links in the comments.

10/31/2026

🎃 You don't have to wear a mask all the time.

Halloween is the one day of the year when wearing a mask is encouraged. But for some people, wearing one has become part of everyday life.

The mask that says, "I'm fine" when you're struggling.
The smile that hides exhaustion.
The brave face you put on because you don't want anyone to worry.

Here's your reminder that you don't always have to pretend everything is okay.

It's okay to have hard days.
It's okay to ask for help.
And it's okay to let someone see what's really going on behind the smile.

You deserve to be seen, heard, and supported- just as you are.

Happy Halloween from Samaritan Counseling Services of the Gulf Coast! 🎃

10/30/2026

Setting boundaries doesn't mean pushing people away.

In fact, healthy boundaries can help us build stronger, more respectful relationships. 💙

They might sound like:

🌿 "I'd love to help, but I don't have the time today."

🌿 "Can we talk about this when we're both feeling calmer?"

🌿 "I need a little time to think before making a decision."

🌿 "I care about you, but I'm not comfortable with that."

Boundaries help us communicate our needs, respect our own limits, and better understand the needs of others.

And like most relationship skills, they take practice!

What's one thing you've learned about setting healthy boundaries?

10/29/2026

Did you know Samaritan provided 983 pro bono counseling sessions in 2025? 💙

That's nearly 1,000 counseling sessions provided at no cost to people in our community!

Through the generosity of volunteer clinicians and graduate students, individuals and families who might otherwise be unable to afford counseling have an opportunity to receive professional mental health support.

Every session represents time dedicated to listening, understanding, and helping someone work toward a healthier future.

We're grateful to the professionals who give their time and talents to help make counseling more accessible throughout our community.

10/28/2026

Samaritan Counseling Services of the Gulf Coast is grateful to have received a $25,000 grant from the James Franklin Warnell & Dorothy J. Warnell Fund at the Community Foundation of Sarasota County!

This generous gift will support Samaritan's Client Assistance Fund- helping individuals and families facing financial hardship access the professional counseling services they need.

We believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to receive compassionate mental health care, regardless of their financial circumstances. Thanks to the generosity of community partners like the Community Foundation of Sarasota County, we can continue working to make that possible.

A heartfelt thank you to the James Franklin Warnell & Dorothy J. Warnell Fund and the Community Foundation of Sarasota County for investing in the well-being of our neighbors and helping us carry out our mission of instilling hope and transforming lives.

Your generosity is making a meaningful difference in our community! 💙

10/27/2026

Sometimes the greatest encouragement comes from hearing someone else's experience. 💙

One Samaritan client shared:

"My counselor has been instrumental in changing my life. She is helping me heal in ways I did not believe were possible. I feel like she very clearly understands my challenges, pays attention, and makes me feel safe."

Feeling heard, understood, and supported can make a meaningful difference in someone's counseling experience.

We're grateful for the trust our clients place in Samaritan and for the dedicated counselors who create spaces where people feel comfortable sharing their stories and working toward their goals.

💙 Instilling Hope. Transforming Lives.

10/26/2026

When was the last time you spent quality time with someone who makes you feel good just being yourself? 💙

Staying connected with others is an important part of our emotional well-being. Whether it's catching up with an old friend, sharing a meal with family, or simply having someone to laugh with, those moments of connection can make a difference.

And it doesn't have to be complicated! Sometimes a quick phone call or a simple "thinking of you" text is enough to brighten someone's day. 💙

Here's a little challenge for the week: Reach out to someone you haven't connected with in a while.

Who comes to mind?

10/24/2026

For 27 years, we've been here to listen.

Since 1999, Samaritan Counseling Services of the Gulf Coast has been helping our community navigate life's challenges, celebrate personal growth, and find hope along the way.

Through individual, couples, family, and children's counseling, as well as psychological and other assessments, our team of dedicated mental health professionals has helped people throughout our community find the support and guidance they need.

While the world has changed quite a bit since 1999, one thing hasn't: our commitment to providing compassionate, professional counseling in a safe and supportive environment.

So, cheers to 27 years of listening, caring, and helping our neighbors move forward.

To our clients, both past and present- thank you for trusting us with your care. 💙 💚

Address

3224 Bee Ridge Road
Sarasota, FL
34239

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 4pm
Tuesday	9am - 4pm
Wednesday	9am - 9pm
Thursday	9am - 4pm
Friday	9am - 1pm

Telephone

+19419262959

Website

http://www.samaritangulfcoast.com/

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