December Newsletter 2021
Linda is Retiring
Linda will be missed by both clients and staff. Her dedication, skill, and passion was evident in her work with clients. A mark of a good therapist is clients keep coming back from time to time to deal with new challenges.
 This was certainly true for Linda. Her clients kept coming back.
A Letter from Linda

It is with a grateful heart that for over 50 years I have had the privilege to be of service to the community with my clinical practice. I am one of those who truly loved my work and got excited about helping those in need of my services. To find a vocation that captures your heart, and challenges your mind, and feels like an important ministry is rare. I have learned so much over the years from my clients about life. I thank each of them for trusting me with their care so as to guide them to find solutions to their struggles. 

I am especially grateful to have ended my career with Samaritan Counseling.  It has been a privilege to be able to work for 7 years in a faith-based agency where I could integrate my own faith and clients' spiritual practice as part of our counseling process together. Our Monona clinic is strong, with great counseling and support staff. We support each other to keep learning and developing to be the best we each can be at our job. I respect each of them and have great colleagues.
 
Thank you,

Linda Pettersen, LCSW
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Samaritan Counseling Center provides needed mental health services to our diverse community. Since we are a non-profit center, donations from supporters like you make our work possible! Every dollar raised stays right here to help our friends and neighbors in Monona and the surrounding communities.
Winter has arrived!
Samaritan has finished its Winter transformation!

Our tree and decorations are set for the season with a little help from our friend Dash the Elf!

Since our lobby is still closed to the public, we are happy to be able to share our festive adornments with you virtually!

Check out our Facebook page to see more!

Toy Donation Box


Thank you to everyone who has already donated toys, blankets, and games for Our Santas Without Chimneys drive.

There is still time! The drive will continue until December 19th, so feel free to stop by and drop some gifts in the big box outside of our door!

Join us in donating gifts to children in need!
11/22/2021 - 12/19/2021
Samaritan Counseling Center will be participating in Santas Without Chimneys this year as a way to give back to homeless children and teens in need this season. The drop box will be located at our Monona office in Water Tower Place.

"Every night, more than 1,000 children in the greater Madison, WI area go to sleep without permanent shelter. As the days shorten, these children often worry that Santa might not visit because he has no chimney to slide down. Santas Without Chimneys is an annual event designed to raise awareness of poverty in our communities and deliver personalized gifts DIRECTLY to those children in need. It's also a ton of fun for everyone involved."
-Santas Without Chimneys

To learn more about this cause, check out their website: CLICK HERE
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