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2012 Norman Melhiser Samaritan Awards Dinner Scheduled!

Posted February 3, 2012

The 2012 Norman Melhiser Samaritan Awards Dinner is scheduled and the speakers confirmed. Mark your calendars for Thursday, September 27, 2012 at the picturesque Huber Winery, Plantation Hall. The fun begins at 6:00 p.m. with a reception and Silent Auction. You'll be entertained by musicians from the former Louisville Orchestra and hear from the 20…

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Success Story, You Are Your Own Worst Critic

Posted July 20, 2011

I believe this cliché statement whole heartily. I was the perfect example of this statement while in high school. When I was seventeen, I suffered from depression, anxiety, low self-confidence and panic attacks. There were days when the simplest homework would stump me because of my confidence issues and unnecessary stress. Also, it felt that tryin…

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How to Volunteer at PCS

Posted July 7, 2011

Altria Volunteers at PCS for Day of CaringMany thanks to the Altria Team for
adopting PCS for their Day of Caring effort.

How you can Volunteer at PCS:

* Consider donating financially
* Contribute by making an in-kind donation
* Become a volunteer – The value to a non-profit based on the Bureau of Labor is $19.51 per hour
* Tell others about PCS
* Donate financially to a specific program: ADHD…

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Success Story - "Tammy"

Posted July 6, 2011

Tammy is a mother of two teenagers. She divorced several years ago and has to support her children alone, Dad pays no child support. She has no insurance and is attempting to get disability benefits.

Tammy has attempted suicide three times and failed because her children called 911 each time and saved her life. This time Tammy had written a two-page…

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2010 Samaritan Award Winners

Posted July 21, 2010

Award Summary from the 2010 Norman Melhiser Samaritan Awards Dinner

  • Our Success Story - Ms. Katy Hume
  • Legendary jockey, Pat Day was our guest speaker.
  • Dawne Gee from WAVE 3 TV was the emcee.
  • BridgePointe Goodwill Services received the Green Samaritan Award. Candy Barksdale, CEO accepts the award from Personal Counseling Service.
  • Board President S…

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Leadership Consultation Group

Posted February 22, 2010

This is our Leadership Consultation Group with other Samaritan Center executive directors. The man in the back row, far left is R.J. Ross, President Samaritan Institute.

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Beth Seeger Troy Ordained

Posted February 22, 2010

Assistant Clinical Director, Beth Seeger Troy on the right after being ordained at the Portland Ave. Presbyterian Church in Louisville.

Extra Miler Honoree

Posted February 22, 2010

The only surviving founder of PCS, Berniece Nicholson, was awarded the Extra Miler honor by the New Albany Tribune and Evening News.

When she visited the office, Doug Drake pinned her with the Extra Miler lapel pin.

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Foundation Gift

Posted February 18, 2010

Mike Waiz, President & CEO of the Community Foundation of Southern Indiana presenting PCS with a check for $10,640 for mental health services. This money was made possible due to a Lilly grant.

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Children's Academy Health Fair

Posted February 18, 2010

This is Betty Gabhart, PCS therapist, staffing the PCS educational booth
at the Children's Academy Health Fair in New Albany, Indiana.

Board & Staff Retreat

Posted December 19, 2009

Board and staff retreat at Wooded Glen Conference Center.

First Harrison Bank Gift - Thank you!

Posted July 31, 2009

This is Rick Newlin from First Harrison Bank presenting PCS with a $2,500 check
as a sponsor for the Norman Melhiser Samaritan Award Dinner last year.

A Golden Gala for Clarksville-based Personal Counseling Service

Posted June 1, 2009

A golden gala for Clarksville-based Personal Counseling Service
Almost 300 come to raise money for counseling organization


Clarksville-based Personal Counseling Service marked its 50th birthday with a first Wednesday night — the organization’s inaugural business awards dinner.

One of its founders told the audience of almost 300 supporters the org…

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2009 Samaritan Award Winners Announced

Posted May 13, 2009

Finalists:

Alice & Richard Schleicher Samaritan Individual Award
• Debbie Bauer
• Kerri Cokeley
• Connie Keith
• Charlie Ridenour

Les & Virginia Albro For-Profit Samaritan Award
• Bennett & Bennett Insurance
• PIP Printing
• Planet Telecom
• Three Springs

Nancy & John Keck Non-Profit Samaritan Award
• New Hope Services
• Leadership Southern In…

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Economic Impact

Posted May 1, 2009

What is Our Economic Impact?

In regard to mental health hospitalization; the average stay is 6 days at a rate of $1,200 per day. By consistently serving clients on an outpatient basis, Personal Counseling Service reduces medical expenses for families by providing preventative and on-going mental health care at an overall lower cost to the community.

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