This year marks the 27-year we recognize October as LGBTQ+ History Month. This honorary month was created in 1994 by Rodney Wilson, a high school history teacher in Missouri. In 1995, a resolution passed by the General Assembly of the National Education Association included LGBTQ+ History Month within a list of commemorative months. October was...
Dear SCS Friends, Fall is around the corner as we move into September – a season that represents abundance, prosperity, and wealth; September is also the annual National Recovery Month. Now in its 32nd year, Recovery Month celebrates the gains made by those in recovery, just as we celebrate improvements made by those who are...
For over fifty years—just as long as there have been Pride marches in the United States—SCS has been serving our LGBTQ+ community. Over the years, we have seen Pride marches for acceptance, visibility, and rights grow to Pride parades full of celebration of our lives and our cultures, while still raising up the issues...
Dear Friends – Happy Pride! As some of you know, I have officially retired from my role as Executive Director for Seattle Counseling Service (SCS). What an honor and privilege it’s been to lead this organization for 22 years. I’m reflecting on my early times with the organization and remember being “lured in” by...
2020 was a year like we’ve never seen before — and while SCS weathered plenty of change during this time, our commitment and response to making services accessible to our community was steadfast. Thank you to everyone — clients, staff, donors, volunteers, and community members, who have continued to support SCS as we navigate how...
SEATTLE – MAY 5, 2021 – Seattle Counseling Service (SCS), the oldest behavioral health agency in the country to serve lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer individuals, today named Victor Loo (he/him/his) as its new Executive Director. Loo was selected after a national search and follows the retirement of former Executive Director Ann McGettigan who...
After 22 years leading Seattle Counseling Service (SCS), Executive Director Ann McGettigan has announced her plans to retire from the agency on April 15, 2021. McGettigan has spent her decades-long career dedicated to the mission of Seattle Counseling service. Under Ann’s leadership, SCS has solidified its place as one of the leading LGBTQ+ resources in...
In response to the novel coronavirus pandemic in the United States, Seattle Counseling Service has worked to implement a response that is inclusive, supports social distancing measures, and will allow clients the option to choose between Telehealth and booking out rooms online with staff. Some changes we have implemented are: Increased air purification and cleaning...
Danie Eagleton | Clinical Director Danie (she/her) earned a B.A. in psychology from Seattle University and a master’s in education in Counseling Psychology from Howard University. She has worked in mental health for 16+ years with both kids and adults. Danie is a passionate advocate for people living their lives with mental illness and other...
While it is with a heavy heart that we leave the Capitol Hill neighborhood, we will be able to better serve our clients and expand the reach of care in these new facilities. We know that change can be hard as we’ve been in our current location for over 16 years, but we will be...