Samaritan Counseling Center Hawaii

Save the Date: Tuesday, December 3rd is Give Big Hawaii, and Samaritan Counseling Center Hawai'i invites you to be part of this celebration of giving. ?? Will you help us? We can't do it without you! Visit givebighawaii.com to find out more. #SamaritanHawaii #SCCHawaii @SCCHawaii #GiveBigHawaii #MentalHealthMatters #MentalHealth #GivingTuesday

Next Tuesday is Walk with a Doc in Aiea! This walking group is a safe, fun, and FREE place to get some steps, learn about health, and meet new friends. On the first Tuesday of every month, join UH Family Medicine doctors for a walk in the park! Get your walking shoes and stop by Blaisdell Park, 98-1005 Kamehameha Highway, 7:30 am to 8:30 am. Walk with a Doc was originally started to get people moving, and over the years the benefits of the program far exceed a simple walk! Plus, you may be able to get paid or attending Walk with a Doc events! Check out other walk locations in Hilo, Honolulu, Wailuku, Waimea, and Waipahu. For more information, visit https://lnkd.in/gjV-6-B4 #SamaritanHawaii #SCCHawaii @SCCHawaii #WalkWithaDoc #UHFamilyMedicine #UniversityofHawaii

November is Youth Homelessness Outreach, Prevention, and Education (HOPE) Month (formerly known as National Runaway Prevention Month). This month “shines a light” on youth homelessness, reminds us that we all play a role in preventing and ending youth homelessness, and shares information about the critical services offered to vulnerable youth nationwide. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/eWxGHt8D. In Hawai'i, youth and their families can reach out to Hale Kipa, which offers services from outreach and clinical services to residential shelters, prevention, and outreach. https://www.halekipa.org/ If you need someone to talk to right away, call 988 or text 'ALOHA' to 741741. #SamaritanHawaii #SCCHawaii @SCCHawaii #MentalHealth #YouthHOPEMonth #HopeforHomelessYouth #GoingGreen #ShineALight

Samaritan Counseling Center Hawai'i is celebrating 35 years of service to Hawai'i's diverse communities. Through "Samaritan Celebrates" we are sharing our history and honoring the people and organizations who help us create a healthier and more resilient Hawai'i. Today's #SamaritanCelebrates recognizes Thomas Miyashiro, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. In 2013, Tom began working at Samaritan Counseling Center Hawai’i as a post-graduate intern. He earned his license in MFT in December 2014 and joined the Center as a therapist in 2015. Prior to becoming a MFT, Tom was a High School teacher for 17 years, a Middle School counselor for 20 years, and a High School counselor for 1.5 years – all at Saint Louis School. He is also an ordained Permanent Deacon in the Catholic Diocese of Honolulu since 1981 and has been assigned to Our Lady of Good Counsel Church in Pearl City to the present. Tom’s passion for counseling is to reach out to individuals, couples, and families to prevent problems. As a school counselor, he referred some students for professional counseling. He became a Parent Project presenter in 2003 to help parents with their “strong-willed” kills. As a Permanent Deacon, he prepared couples for Matrimony and offered a couple’s communication class (Christian Prevention and Relationship Enhancement Program, certified 1999) for engaged and married couples. To learn more and watch Samaritan Counseling Center Hawai'i's journey unfold, follow us on Facebook and Instagram or visit https://lnkd.in/gdZS7BUn. #SamaritanHawaii #MentalHealth #SCCH #SCCH35Years #SamaritanCelebrates

Suicide is complicated. There are so many questions, and so few answers. Sometimes there are signs. Sometimes there are no signs. Suicide can and does happen to anyone. We can do everything right and still lose them. Together we can increase public awareness about the complexity of suicide and suicide loss. If you or a loved one need support, call 988 or text 'ALOHA' to 741741. Caring, qualified professionals are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. #SamaritanHawaii #SCCHawaii @SCCHawaii #HawaiiCares #suicideiscomplicated #allianceofhope

Today's reflection comes from Thich Nhat Hanh, who said: "Sometimes your joy is the source of your smile, but sometimes your smile can be the source of your joy." Sometimes we can't change our circumstances, but we can change how we respond to them. We can choose to bring joy to others, and that can make us feel more joyful too. What will you do today to make someone else feel joy? Share with us in the comments below. #SamaritanHawaii #SCCHawaii @SCCHawaii

Mahalo to Pearl City Community Church for their generous grant in support of the Client Assistance Fund at Samaritan Counseling Center Hawai'i! Pearl City Community Church also graciously offers us the use of one of their rooms for mental health counseling appointments -- safe, secure, and convenient for Central O'ahu residents. We appreciate their commitment to supporting our community and ensuring access to mental health care for those in need! The Client Assistance Fund subsidizes mental health counseling for people who are uninsured, underinsured, and in financial need. With their gift, people can receive the mental health care they need, regardless of their ability to pay. Please join us in supporting mental health and the Client Assistance Fund. Give today at https://lnkd.in/gHJ6dS3f #SamaritanHawaii #MentalHealth #SCCHawaii @SCCHawaii

November is National Family Caregivers Month, dedicated to recognizing and empowering caregivers. There are many free resources available to help you navigate your caregiving journey. Here are 3 resources that can help: * The Caregiver Foundation is a Hawaii-based, non-profit organization whose mission is to provide practical and emotional support to seniors, disabled adults and their caregivers. https://lnkd.in/eCz2hv_N * Caregiver Action Network provides a Caregiver Help Desk with free support to family caregivers across the country. Call 855-227-3640 for a confidential conversation with caregiving experts about your caregiving questions, Monday through Friday, 8 am to 7 pm EST.? https://lnkd.in/ejbxTh2q * Mental Health America provides mental health resources for caregivers, including a guide for people who care for someone who has been recently diagnosed with a mental health condition, resources for coping with caregiving stress, and crisis planning for caregivers. https://lnkd.in/gZTtwxNp With support and tools, you can continue to provide care while taking care of yourself! #SamaritanHawaii #SCCHawaii @SCCHawaii #Mental Health #NationalFamilyCaregiversMonth #NFCMonth #familycaregivers

Samaritan Counseling Center Hawai'i is celebrating 35 years of service to Hawai'i's diverse communities. Through "Samaritan Celebrates" we are sharing our history and honoring the people and organizations who help us create a healthier and more resilient Hawai'i. Today's #SamaritanCelebrates honors Church of the Crossroads, a strong supporter of mental health and Samaritan Counseling Center Hawai’i. Church of the Crossroads has been a gracious host for Board retreats and helped the Center celebrate a Mahalo Luncheon in 2022. Rev. Dr. Phyllis Roe, who served as Executive Director of Samaritan Counseling Center Hawai’i from 1991 to 2001, found her spiritual home at Church of the Crossroads. "Her pastor and friend, Rev. Neal MacPherson, found in her a discreet and skilled counselor to whom he referred many of his parishioners. It was not uncommon for Crossroaders to meet each other when visiting the Center and SCCH became known as "Crossroads West" through Phyllis's capacity to maintain confidentiality while offering both professional help and sincere personal friendship. Phyllis's participation in the life of this church, sometimes as a guest preacher, often as participant in serving Holy Communion, and as always a full supporter of programs and activities is a cherished memory for all of its members.” Church of the Crossroads is a Just Peace and Open and Affirming Congregation. During a period of deep segregation in sugar plantation housing and predominantly ethnic churches, Church of the Crossroads was the first intentionally interracial church in Hawai?i, formed by a diverse group of students from Mid-Pacific Institute, McKinley High School, and University of Hawai?i. https://lnkd.in/gbpAADzn To learn more and watch Samaritan Counseling Center Hawai'i's journey unfold, follow us on Facebook and Instagram or visit https://lnkd.in/gdZS7BUn. #SamaritanHawaii #MentalHealth #SCCH #SCCH35Years #SamaritanCelebrates

All are invited to the Crossroads Courtyard Fall Fair on Saturday, November 16, 2024 from 9 am to 3 pm, at Church of the Crossroads, 1212 University Avenue, Honolulu. There will be lots of ono food, a bake sale, crafters, a new upscale rummage sale, music, and dance. Featuring ceramics from the Hawai'i Potters Guild and Hālau Nā Pua Hala Kūnou i ke Kai (keiki and adult hula). https://lnkd.in/gbpAADzn Church of the Crossroads is a strong supporter of Samaritan Counseling Center Hawai'i and mental health care that is accessible, affordable, and sensitive to people's spiritual traditions. For more news, events, and tips about mental health in Hawaii, like this post and follow Samaritan Counseling Center Hawaii on Facebook and Instagram. #SamaritanHawaii #MentalHealth @SCCHawaii