SamaraCare

SamaraCare SamaraCare is a non-profit organization offering counseling, psychiatric, and autism services to diverse populations across the lifespan.

Reduced cost care available to the uninsured, underinsured, and those facing financial hardship. We were founded in 1971 by three supporting congregations to provide preventative and therapeutic counseling with a focus on family life in response to meeting the mental health needs of a rapidly growing Naperville community. Its mission is to provide affordable access to high-quality comprehensive mental health care to everyone, regardless of financial resources, religious affiliation or insurance status. SamaraCare is unique in its ability to provide spiritually-integrated care for those interested in that option and in providing fee subsidy assistance, to under-resourced individuals, couples and families, through its Mental Health Access Program. In the last 15 years alone, the program provided over $7.5 million in fee subsidy assistance to thousands of under-resourced individuals, couples, and families. SamaraCare currently provides over 21,000 counseling hours serving over 1,500 clients annually. Now, with over 42 employees, SamaraCare offers both virtual and in-person counseling, psychotherapy, psychological testing/assessment, and psychiatric services throughout Chicagoloand. In 2019, SamaraCare achieved a significant strategic goal by merging with Winnetka-based Samaritan Counseling Center, an organization with similar core values serving Northern Cook and Lake counties for over 50 years. This expanded SamaraCare's geographic footprint to become a regional provider of mental health services. In 2021, SamaraCare merged with Wellspring Clinical Associates, psychotherapy and psychiatric care within one organization. This is the first step towards a long-term strategic vision to provide fee-subsidized psychiatric care to under-resourced clients.

What’s visible love? It’s turning love from a feeling or intention into something others can see, feel, and experience. ...
01/09/2026

What’s visible love? It’s turning love from a feeling or intention into something others can see, feel, and experience. Making love visible means living in a way that others can say, “I felt cared for because of you.”

Here are some ways to make your love visible:

- Act with intentional kindness - especially when it’s inconvenient, unnoticed, or toward someone we find difficult
- Show up when it matters - being present, listening fully
- Serve quietly – lighten someone’s burden, bring peace where there’s tension, include someone who feels left out
- Treat people better than they expect-offer warmth even when someone isn’t at their best
- Practice patience and grace - respond gently, forgive quickly, and hold back harsh words
- Demonstrate generosity of spirit - sharing attention, resources, encouragement
- Make room for others -hospitality, inclusiveness, welcoming those at the margins
- Choose compassion over judgment - seeing someone’s humanity, even in their flaws or failures

5 Ways Visible Love Boosts Your Mental Health:

1. Shifts focus away from stress and toward connection
2. Fuels positive emotions and memories
3. Increases feelings of safety and belonging
4. Enhances relationships and reduces loneliness
5. Aligns behavior and values

We hear from people daily who are overwhelmed and stressed by caring for their families, managing responsibilities, and ...
01/07/2026

We hear from people daily who are overwhelmed and stressed by caring for their families, managing responsibilities, and coping with uncertainty — often without the support they need.

Thanks to our generous donors, over 1,600 clients received reduced-cost counseling and psychiatric services last year through our Mental Health Access Program.
Here’s what your support makes possible:

I came to SamaraCare anxious and discouraged. Affordable counseling allowed me to work through things I ‘d been avoiding for years. I’m stronger and more grounded now.

I used to think therapy was out of reach for someone like me. Reduced cost care opened a door I thought was permanently closed.

Please Donate by Clicking Here: https://samaracarecounseling.org/donate/

If life feels heavier lately, you’re not alone.Every day, we hear from people doing their best to cope with stress and u...
01/07/2026

If life feels heavier lately, you’re not alone.
Every day, we hear from people doing their best to cope with stress and uncertainty — often without the support they need.

More people than ever are reaching out for help. Our counselors and psychiatrists help individuals find stability, resilience, and hope — regardless of insurance or financial circumstances.

Because of donors like you, over 1,600 clients received 
reduced-cost cost services last year.
Here’s why your support matters:

“Reduced cost care allowed me to see a therapist when I lost my insurance. It may have saved my life.”
“SamaraCare connected me with psychiatric care after months of searching.”
“My therapist offers a safe, non-judgmental space. I’m feeling better than I have in a long time.”

When people receive affordable, compassionate care, their lives change.

Please Donate by Clicking Here: https://samaracarecounseling.org/donate/

During this special time of year let’s choose to remember the power of graceAt it's core grace is the act of freely gi...
01/07/2026

During this special time of year let’s choose to 
remember the power of grace

At it's core grace is the act of freely giving understanding, kindness and compassion, not because it’s earned but given because of each person's inherent worth.

But the holidays can be challenging.

As people gather, expectations rise, emotions run high, and relationships can feel strained. At especially these moments, giving grace can be healing

That’s when grace matters most.

Choosing patience over pressure
Empathy over judgment
Connection over criticism

Grace supports mental health.

It softens burdens, eases tension, and supports emotional well-being. It opens the door to renewed and healthier relationships.

This holiday season, we invite you to consider giving the gift of grace

It may be one of the most meaningful gifts you’ve ever given —to others and to yourself.

SamaraCare’s Exploring Grief Group provides a safe and supportive environment for adults who have experienced the death ...
12/12/2025

SamaraCare’s Exploring Grief Group provides a safe and supportive environment for adults who have experienced the death of a spouse, friend, parent, partner, or other loved one.

The group meets virtually every Thursday from 7pm-8:30pm beginning February 5th through March 26th at no cost to the participants.

The grief group helps:
• Facilitate acceptance of grief and promote healing
• Normalize the intense impact of grief
• Provide a nonjudgmental space to share thoughts, process emotions, and receive support.

To register, please contact Joellen Hosler, PhD, M.Div, LCPC at 847-446-6955, ext. 419 or jhosler@samaracarecounseling.org

SamaraCare’s Exploring Grief Group provides a safe and supportive environment for adults who have experienced the death ...
12/12/2025

SamaraCare’s Exploring Grief Group provides a safe and supportive environment for adults who have experienced the death of a spouse, friend, parent, partner, or other loved one.

The group meets virtually every Wednesday from 6:30pm-7pm beginning January 14th through March 11th at no cost to the participants.

The grief group helps:
• Facilitate acceptance of grief and promote healing
• Normalize the intense impact of grief
• Provide a nonjudgmental space to share thoughts, process emotions, and receive support.

To register, please contact Joellen Hosler, PhD, M.Div, LCPC at 847-446-6955, ext. 419 or jhosler@samaracarecounseling.org

At a time when silence can be deadly, your contribution speaks volumes. It means more people will have someone to talk t...
12/09/2025

At a time when silence can be deadly, your contribution speaks volumes. It means more people will have someone to talk to. More families will access affordable support. More lives will stay on track — or find their way back.

Mental health work is quiet, often invisible — until it isn’t. Your generosity help is helping build a future where mental health prioritized, understood, and accessible to all.

Thanks to you, SamaraCare exceeded our goal and raised $18,600! With our Board match of $10,000 we raised a grand total of $28,600!

We continue to accept donations.

To Donate Click the Link in Our Bio!

Every time someone walks through SamaraCare’s doors, they carry stories of struggle — and courage. Thanks to you, those ...
12/01/2025

Every time someone walks through SamaraCare’s doors, they carry stories of struggle — and courage. Thanks to you, those stories find new chapters of healing.

Your gift will provide affordable access to counseling and psychiatric services to those who need them, regardless of their financial limitations.

Hope doesn’t just happen. People create it.

People like you.

The first $10,000 in contributions made through December 3rd, will be matched by our Board of Directors!

To Donate Click the Link in Our Bio!

At SamaraCare, it’s your generosity that makes hope and healing possible for those carrying grief, trauma, anxiety, addi...
11/26/2025

At SamaraCare, it’s your generosity that makes hope and healing possible for those carrying grief, trauma, anxiety, addiction, and more. Every “I’ve never told anyone this before” is a powerful moment with a counselor that happens only because of your support.

As we celebrate Thanksgiving, we give thanks for all you’ve helped us accomplish—and invite you to keep that spirit of giving alive this .

Double your impact! All gifts up to $10,000 made through December 3rd will be matched by our Board of Directors.

Wishing you a joyful Thanksgiving filled with gratitude, loved ones, and peace.

Thank you for making mental health care possible for those who need it most.

Click the link in our bio to donate now!

1 in 5 people will experience a mental health condition this year- yet cost and stigma still prevent many from getting h...
11/18/2025

1 in 5 people will experience a mental health condition this year- yet cost and stigma still prevent many from getting help.

This , we’re not just asking for donations. We’re asking you to help us shift the narrative.

Because mental health is not optional. It’s essential.

Double the impact of your donation!

The first $10,000 in contributions made through December 3rd, will be matched by our Board of Directors!

To Donate Now, Click the Link in Our Bio!

The holidays can bring joy, laughter… and sometimes a little extra tension around the table. When a friend or family mem...
11/13/2025

The holidays can bring joy, laughter… and sometimes a little extra tension around the table. When a friend or family member says something that hurts, annoys, or aggravates you, remember this simple phrase: “Take the turkey, not the bait.”

It’s natural to feel that spark of frustration, but you don’t have to feed it. Take a breath. Give yourself a moment to let the feeling pass. What matters most is the positive connection you share — the love, history, and care that brought you together in the first place.

Choosing calm over conflict not only protects your relationships — it also supports your mental health by lowering stress and helping you stay grounded in the moment.

And if you find that certain relationships regularly leave you feeling triggered, drained, or unsafe, know that help is available. You don’t have to navigate those challenges alone — reach out to SamaraCare for professional support and guidance.

This season, let patience and compassion be what fills your plate.

Practicing stewardship and simplicity—using your time and resources responsibly and living freer from material excess—ca...
11/12/2025

Practicing stewardship and simplicity—using your time and resources responsibly and living freer from material excess—can greatly support mental health, especially during the busy upcoming holiday season.

When we focus less on consumption and more on meaningful experiences, we reduce the financial stress, comparison, and clutter that often accompany this time of year. So many of us compare ourselves to others. And it often fuels feelings of inadequacy and distracts us from the joy and gratitude of the present moment.

Choosing to live simply can encourage mindfulness and gratitude, helping us appreciate what we already have rather than chasing more. It also aligns our actions with our values, fostering a sense of purpose and inner peace. By simplifying our celebrations and giving thoughtfully, we create more space for rest, joy and genuine connection—what many think are the true gifts of the season.

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1819 Bay Scott Cir, Ste 109
Naperville, IL
60540

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 9pm
Tuesday 9am - 9pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 9pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm

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+16303572456

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