The Samaritan Counseling Center (SCC) and First Presbyterian Church of Wilmette have been partners in ministry since 1986 when members of this congregation were part of the founding Board of Directors of the Samaritan Pastoral Counseling Center. The fpcw Mission Ministry Group supports The Samaritan Counseling Center, which, for many years, has been an adjunct arm for local clergy in providing pastoral counseling services to North Shore residents.

The Samaritan Counseling Center provides a unique, professional integration of psychotherapy and spirituality. Counselors are trained and experienced to work with individuals of all ages in family therapy, marriage counseling and enrichment, divorce counseling, grief support, spiritual direction, and brief and long-term psychotherapy. They have offices in Wilmette, Winnetka, Evanston, and Lake Forest. A standard fee is charged for services, though adjustments can be made on the basis of financial need. Many insurance and managed care plans cover some of the cost of counseling.

For more information, please call the SCC main office at (847) 446-6955. All inquiries and appointments are completely confidential.