SamaraCare is Committed to the Well-Being of our Clients, Staff, Students & Volunteers During the COVID-19 Public Health Crisis March 16, 2020, Naperville, IL: SamaraCare is aware of the concerns... read more →
By Monica Guilhot Chartrand A caregiver is a family member or paid helper who regularly looks after a child or a sick, elderly, or disabled person. Family caregivers refer to... read more →
At any given time, 1 in 17 adults and 1 in 6 youth are considering suicide. Most persons with thoughts of suicide go unrecognized—even though most all are, directly or... read more →
by Dr. Genalin Niere-Metcalf I am a spiritual director. I am a clinical psychologist. I am both. I am present to both of these parts of myself whether I am... read more →
SamaraCare wants the importance of mental health, access to mental health and the pursuit of mental health to be pervasive. Brandon Marshall's open and honest dialogue goes a long way... read more →
Everyone regularly experiences anxiety, from minor concerns such as getting the grocery shopping done on time to major stress such as the health or safety of a loved one. It... read more →
by Ken Potts I had a chance the other night to watch one of my all time favorite flicks ‑ "Ordinary People." I especially appreciate the character portrayed by actor... read more →
SamaraCare wants the importance of mental health, access to mental health and the pursuit of mental health to be pervasive. It’s time to talk about mental health openly and honestly,... read more →
by Reverend Dr. Ken Potts Healing takes time. And often healing emotional and spiritual wounds takes more time than healing those which involve other parts of who we are. I... read more →
SamaraCare helps people achieve their greatest potential by being compassionate and spirit-led counselors, consultants and advocates. We know mental health is a difficult subject for some, but it doesn’t have... read more →
Depression probably makes you think of symptoms such as feeling sad and anxious. While those are common symptoms, it’s important to remember that depression can cause physical symptoms, too. People... read more →