Letter to the Community Announces 
Samaritan Counseling Center of Lincoln 
Will Close on September 30, 2010 
After much discussion, reflection and prayer the Samaritan Counseling 
Center Board of Directors has voted to close the center on September
30, 2010. This will bring to an end the Samaritan Counseling Center's 23 years 
of service to Lincoln and surrounding communities, while at the same time open
doors to the possibilities of new opportunities for addressing our community's
growing mental health needs. Community letter attached. 

Samaritan "The Art of Healing" Celebration
and Fundraiser a Joy Ride For Husker Fans

"Spirit of the Good Samaritan" Awards Honorees:
James K. Cole, Ph.D.
St. Elizabeth Regional Medical Center
Nebraska Dental Association

Lincoln's Samaritan Counseling Center's annual "The Art of Healing" celebration/fundraiser and 
"Spirit of the Good Samaritan" awards presentation was a family event with a "Big Red" flair. 
Held at Memorial Stadium's West Stadium Club, the May 1 event included tours of Tom and 
Nancy Athletic Complex, a special appearance of "Little Red", a tailgate buffet, family wellness 
activities, silent auction and dancing to Pink Floryde Band.

"Spirit of the Good Samaritan" awards were presented to an individual, business and community
organization who exemplify the spirit of the Good Samaritan. The 2010 honorees are: Individual
Award, James K. Cole, Ph.D., Emeritus Professor of Psychology, University of Nebraska -- Lincoln;
Corporate Award, St. Elizabeth Regional Medical Center, accepting was Patrick Gilles, Vice President 
Clinical/Support Services; Community Award, Nebraska Dental Association, accepting was Dr. James 
Jenkins, Immediate Past President. 

The special evening raised funds to support the center's important work of providing hope, 
healing and a helping hand to those who can't afford the full cost of counseling at Samaritan 
Counseling Center. 

Samaritan Counseling Center's "The Art of Healing" video and "Straighten Out" television 
commerical are featured on YouTube. 

A very special thank you to Swanson Russell for their tremendous generosity in making 
this very special video and television commercial possible.

 Meet Samaritan Counseling Staff
Samaritan counselors are state licensed and certified professionals who honor the physical, emotional and 
spiritual aspects of their client's concerns within an atmosphere and respect for their beliefs and values. 
To schedule an appointment call 402-483-5117. Meet the Samaritan Counselors:

Dina Critel-Rathje, L.I.M.H.P., L.M.F.T., L.C.S.W.

Tina Fardella, L.C.S.W., L.M.H.P.