Samaritan Center Awarded Standard of Excellence
The Samaritan Counseling Center of the Northwest Suburbs has been awarded full accreditation by the Samaritan Institute for April, 2014 through April, 2018. "Accreditation is a major accomplishment and demonstrates a Center's commitment to excellence in organizational, administrative and financial practices," according to the Rev. Dr. Paul Bretz, Executive Vice-President of the Institute, located in Denver, Colorado.
The Samaritan Counseling Center of the Northwest Suburbs was established in 2006 and has the support of the Barrington Area Community Foundation, the McHenry County Community Foundation, Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital, the Barrington Area United Way, the Duchossois Family Foundation, the Foglia Family Foundation and a large number of other benefactors and congregations. The Samaritan Center provides hope, help and healing through a wide range of outpatient counseling services for individuals, couples and families as well as group therapy, educational testing, community awareness programs and mental wellness support for congregations. It is an interdisciplinary, interfaith, cost-efficient non-profit center incorporating the integration of mind, body, spirit and community in the healing process.
The Executive Director, the Rev. Jeanne Hanson, M. Div., and Clinical Director, J. Scott Campbell, A.C.S.W., L.C.S.W., lead a team of 11 seasoned, licensed counselors at offices in Barrington, Algonquin, Cary, Crystal Lake and McHenry. Through its affiliation with the Samaritan Institute, the Samaritan Counseling Center is part of a network of 89 Samaritan Centers with 481 offices in the U. S. and Japan.
"The mission and vision of the Samaritan Center is so compelling for me because of the exigent need for outstanding mental health services in our communities. We partner with other organizations addressing mind, body and spirit wellness, hoping that everyone in our communities can achieve a satisfying, fulfilling life," said Board of Directors President Patrick Mitten.
The Center is open Monday - Friday but appointments are scheduled by therapists whenever the client is available. For more information go to www.sccnw.org or call 847-382-4673 ext. 313 to speak to the Executive Director.