Samaritan Counseling and Wellness Center

10/02/2026

Thank you to the United Way of Orange County and our volunteers from the Orange Texas Rotary Club for coming and transforming our space 💙

💙 Day of Caring in action!

Our volunteers spent the day giving back across Orange County, tackling projects that included painting and landscaping, painting parking lot stripes, staining fences, and yard maintenance.

A big thank-you to the volunteers who rolled up their sleeves and made a difference at The Salvation Army Orange TX and Samaritan Counseling and Wellness Center
along with all of the organizations who welcomed our volunteers!

Together, we’re strengthening our community—one project at a time.

09/28/2026

Sometimes the people who are struggling the most are not always the people we expect. They may still go to work, take care of their family, laugh, smile, and seem like everything is okay. We really never know what someone may be dealing with behind the scenes. This is why checking in with the people in our lives is so important.

Sometimes just asking someone, “Are you okay?” can give them the chance to say what they have been holding inside. We do not always have to know the right thing to say. We do not have to fix everything. Sometimes just listening and letting someone know they are not alone can make a difference.

Check on your friends. Check on your family. If someone seems different, ask them how they are really doing. Most importantly, take the time to listen.
There is always hope, and there is help available. If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, call or text 988 to reach the Su***de & Crisis Lifeline. Help is available 24 hours a day.

***dePreventionMonth

09/24/2026

A brief glimpse of the last two day at our partner runs for Miles for Hope. 💜

Thank you to Port Neches Run Club and Orange Texas Run Club for your partnership. We loved being able to make Miles for Hope an in person event this year.

We will be back in Orange next week on Tuesday to finish out the month of September strong. Can’t wait to see you guys there!!💪🏼

Another thank you to Kraftsman Commercial Playgrounds & Water Parks for your generous donation of cooling towels. With the rain we had on Tuesday and the 95° “Fall” weather we are still having they were a very welcome addition!🥵💦

09/24/2026

Thank you to Port Neches Run Club and everyone who came out tonight! We are grateful to be able tomorrow raise awareness for Su***de Awareness Month with Miles for Hope.

You are not alone.

If you or someone you know needs support, connect confidentially with a trained crisis worker 24/7 through 988 at no cost. Call/text 988 or chat online at 988lifeline.org.

This crew got their miles in tonight!

Thank you Samaritan Counseling and Wellness Center for coming out, and educating us on how your non profit is raising awareness for Su***de Prevention Month. If you couldn’t make the run but would still like to donate, please visit this link below:

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/break-the-silence-5k?impact_chain_source=kgunn10%40gmail.com

09/23/2026

Come out and join us TONIGHT at our Miles for Hope partner run with Port Neches Run Club as we raise funds for Su***de Awareness Month!

It's that day.....Grab ya dog, ya kids, ya momma and get to PNRC this evening!

Run the whole 5k, walk it, or cut it in half, it doesnt matter, we are all here to move, and enjoy the company of others.

Samaritan Counseling and Wellness Center will be at run club tonight raising funds and awareness for su***de prevention. There will be fresh fruit and cold water.

See you on PN Ave at 630 today!

09/23/2026

A brief glimpse into our why. Thank you Orange Texas Run Club for understanding and supporting us so we can show up for someone who may need it the most.

You are not alone.

If you or someone you know needs support, connect confidentially with a trained crisis worker 24/7 through 988 at no cost. Call/text 988 or chat online at 988lifeline.org.

What a night!
Whenever we started the run club a few years ago one morning I posted that Jesus changed the world with 12 people imagine what we can do with 100.
Well over time 100 has grown to 1000 some odd runners who have shared miles on 16th Street and tonight is one of the nights that I know our mission is missioning.

A few years ago I got to meet James Broussard through the run club and he told me about his son Tyler Clark who passed away from su***de. This resonated with me because
1. I am a su***de attempt survivor and
2. It gave me a reason to want to become public and spread awareness and gave me the courage to reach out to collaborate with Samaritan Counseling and Wellness Center on the behalf of the Broussard family and help raise money for their cause the last two years. It has been our mission and will continue to be our mission to do this.

Tonight as the rain poured down and we questioned on if we’d have to cancel our run, James and his family showed up and almost immediately the rain stopped, the sun came out, and we were able to enjoy a night of running. Thank you Tyler for those rays of sunshine ☀️

Then Austin Foy tells me he has started a run group at his church that I will share more details about as I get them from him.

These are the nights and moments where we change lives. These are the nights we grow together. These are the nights where we come together as one and give a place for all to find common ground.
I encourage you to come next week and run with us as well whenever Samaritan comes back and help us raise even more money for the cause.

Thank you to everyone who came tonight! We’re only growing stronger!

“If you want to run fast run alone, if you want to run far run together”

Thank you to our Title Sponsor Gopher Industrial, Inc for all they do!

Thank you to Water Tree Orange & The Health Lab, The Hut, TK Insurance Services, and Dallas Insurance Agency for always keeping this group hydrated!

Thank you to all of our other sponsors!

Gold Level
Team Granger
Exceptional Emergency Center - Orange

Silver Level
Sabine Federal Credit Union
MKC Solutions Air Conditioning
Old Orange Cafe & Catering Co.
Dominion Forms Inc.
SPF Training and Performance

Bronze Level
Texas Snostorms
Chick-fil-A Orange
On the Run- Beaumont
LSJ Trucking

09/22/2026

We are excited to announce another Miles for Hope partnership with Port Neches Run Club!

Interested in registering but don't want to run (or walk) alone? Join us on Wednesday, September 23rd as we hit the pavement with PNRC. It's a great opportunity to connect with the community, get moving, help spread hope, and raise awareness for su***de prevention month.

Thank you, Port Neches Run Club, for supporting Miles for Hope and helping us make a difference one mile at a time. We are so excited to see you all at the pavilion on the 23rd!

09/22/2026

Come out and join us tonight for our Miles for Hope partner run with Orange Texas Run Club as we raise funds for Su***de Awareness Month!

09/16/2026

One week until we bring Miles to Hope to Orange Texas Run Club! It’s not too late to register and come join us!

Another night, another week of miles crushed in Orange Texas!

We had some new faces tonight and are always excited to show them how fun and welcoming our group is!

Can’t wait to have Samaritan Counseling and Wellness Center out here next week and raise money for Su***de Awareness!

We will only grow stronger Orange!

“If you want to run fast run alone, if you want to run far run together”

Thank you to our Title Sponsor Gopher Industrial, Inc for all they do!

Thank you to Water Tree Orange & The Health Lab, The Hut, TK Insurance Services, and Dallas Insurance Agency for always keeping this group hydrated!

Thank you to all of our other sponsors!

Gold Level
Team Granger
Exceptional Emergency Center - Orange

Silver Level
Sabine Federal Credit Union
MKC Solutions Air Conditioning
Old Orange Cafe & Catering Co.
Dominion Forms Inc.
SPF Training and Performance

Bronze Level
Texas Snostorms
Chick-fil-A Orange
On the Run- Beaumont
LSJ Trucking

09/15/2026

Every 40 seconds, a life is lost to su***de. Awareness saves lives, but action changes them.

Take a moment today to check in on a friend, family member, coworker, or neighbor. A simple conversation can make a powerful difference.

Ask. Listen. Encourage.

If you or someone you know is struggling, help is available 24/7 by calling or texting 988.

***dePreventionAwareness