Sanctuary Counseling 4/1/26 Sanctuary Counseling 4/1/26

Dear Friends and Supporters: Commemorating 60 Years

As we commemorate 60 years of delivering compassionate mental health care in 2025, I am once again reflecting on the question we explored in last year’s annual report: Why are we committed to this work? This past year, as more individuals faced challenges accessing mental health services, I took a fresh perspective on our mission. I was reminded of the teachings of Christ in Matthew 25, which call us to care for the “least of these.” Our commitment remains strong as we seek new ways to serve those who are marginalized, overlooked, and forgotten.

Sanctuary Counseling 5/1/25 Sanctuary Counseling 5/1/25

It’s Sanctuary

In 2025, SCG will celebrate it’s 60th anniversary. That means that for 6 decades this organization has been asking the “why question,” and constantly adjusting to meet the needs of those hurting. After a 35-year career in the insurance industry, I made a change to work in this field because I asked a why question and God showed me how many people are hurting in our communities. At SCG we want to put the “boots” on the road with those hurting, walking the path with them no matter how hard or easy.

Elizabeth Hirata 11/19/21 Elizabeth Hirata 11/19/21

Men In Therapy

Our workplaces, churches and homes are full of men struggling to recognize their own wants and needs. Often it is because men misunderstand themselves or are unable to accurately articulate what they want. Society places demands on everyone, but I have learned that men may often be ignored or overlooked when it comes to dealing with emotions and relationships.

Elizabeth Hirata 10/15/21 Elizabeth Hirata 10/15/21

What to Say or Do When a Child Dies

Any time someone is experiencing grief, we all struggle with how to address it. It is hard to know what to say or do to ease the pain of the person. When someone or a couple loses a pregnancy, infant, or child, the difficulty is compounded. We feel completely inadequate in our endeavors to comfort or console them. Words are not enough or seem trite, worn, or inappropriate. Our actions seem to be “too little, too late” or completely insufficient.