Samaritan Counseling Center of the Southern Tier

11/12/2025

We often hear about the importance of being thankful or grateful - but what does that mean, and how do we put it into practice?

Swipe to learn more about why, and how, to create your own gratitude practice.

Full Resource:https://www.va.gov/WHOLEHEALTH/veteran-handouts/docs/Gratitude-Final508-08-29-2018.pdf

11/03/2025

We're pleased to announce our seasonal support group for senior citizens - When the Season Isn't Jolly: Navigating Grief Through the Holidays.

This group will include four, 90-minute sessions and will be limited to 10 participants. If you register, please plan to attend all four sessions.

To learn more and register, call Samaritan Counseling Center at 607-754-2660.

10/30/2025

There are so many ways to participate in safe, healthy holiday activities!

Check out these ideas from Survivors.org.

10/27/2025

When you’re worried about your mental health, it’s easy to feel alone. It might feel like no one understands what you’re going through. Reaching out can be scary, and there’s no need to suffer through mental health struggles on your own.

Not sure how to start the conversation? Consider using the Preparing to Share guide by Mental Health America to help you make a plan for talking about hard topics.

https://screening.mhanational.org/content/preparing-to-share-talking-about-hard-topics/

10/21/2025

Introducing Emily! ✨

Emily is a Master's of Social Work student at Binghamton University and currently accepting new patients for counseling at our office.

If you are interested in scheduling a new patient appointment, please call 607-754-2660 or visit our website at www.samaritancounseling.org to learn about our intake process.

09/29/2025

People can call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org for themselves or if they are worried about a loved one who may need crisis support.

Whether you're facing mental health struggles, emotional distress, alcohol or drug use concerns, or just need someone to talk to, caring counselors are here for you. You are not alone.

The 988 lifeline is always free, confidential, and judgment-free.

09/24/2025

Focusing on your breath for as little as one minute can reduce anxiety by lowering your heart rate and blood pressure, and providing a mental shift from anxious thoughts to the present moment.

Give it a try and follow along with this video.

What changes do you notice after one minute?

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06/13/2025

Samaritan Counseling of The Southern Tier is grateful to be awarded a Health and Wellness Award by Excellus BlueCross BlueShield. This award will assist our efforts to support Senior Mental Health in our community. Be sure to watch this space for more information regarding upcoming program offerings. Thank you to !

05/29/2025

Samaritan Counseling Center of the Southern Tier and Staff Therapist, Jan Prentice were featured on WBNG 12 News to bring focus to Mental Health Awareness Month. You can watch at the link below.

Please note:
𝘈𝘵 𝘚𝘢𝘮𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘯 𝘊𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘴𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘊𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘚𝘰𝘶𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘯 𝘛𝘪𝘦𝘳, 𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘴𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘴𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘪𝘤𝘦𝘴 𝘴𝘩𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘣𝘦 𝘮𝘢𝘥𝘦 𝘢𝘷𝘢𝘪𝘭𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘳𝘦𝘨𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘭𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘢𝘨𝘦, 𝘴𝘦𝘹, 𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘦, 𝘤𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘥, 𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘨𝘪𝘯, 𝘢𝘧𝘧𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴, 𝘳𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘨𝘪𝘰𝘯, 𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘺, 𝘴𝘦𝘹𝘶𝘢𝘭 𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯, 𝘨𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳 𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘰𝘳 𝘥𝘪𝘴𝘢𝘣𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘺.

For more information or to make an appointment, please reach out to the Center at (607) 754-2660 or visit samaritancounseling.org

https://www.wbng.com/2025/05/28/samaritan-counseling-center-brings-light-during-mental-health-awareness-month/

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, here on Around the Tiers, we’re committed to help breaking the stigma that surrounds mental health.

05/04/2025

May is Mental Health Awareness month. Traditionally promoted with a green ribbon, we've changed our front door lights to green. Take a look next time you drive by!

03/23/2025