PATHWAYS COUNSELING & GROWTH CENTER--HISTORY

A non-profit,
interdenominational organization.

formerly
The Samaritan Counseling Center

312 Third Street, Elyria, OH 44035
(440-323-5707)

MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN PEOPLE'S LIVES

History

Pathways opened in 1981 under the name of "The Samaritan Counseling Center".
Offices were first located in rented space at First Congregational United Church of Christ, Elyria.
The Center had three-year start-up funds of $30,000.00 from the Nord Foundation and the Community Foundation of Greater Lorain County.
In 1988, the Center moved to larger offices in rented space at First United Methodist Church, Elyria.
During the period 1995-1999, Pathways was awarded a series of annual contracts to provide counseling for indigent clients through the Lorain County Department of Job and Family Services.
In 2001, marking our 20th anniversary, the agency changed its name to Pathways Counseling & Growth Center and disaffiliated from the Samaritan Institute.
In 2001, Pathways became a certified agency of the Ohio Department of Mental Health.
In 2002, Pathways was awarded its first annual contract with the Lorain County Board of Mental Health.
In 2006, Pathways will seek certification with CARF, the Council on the Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities.
Pathways will celebrate its 25th anniversary during October, 2006.