Explorefaith.org does not provide crisis intervention or individual, group or family counseling. For those in need of such services, we offer the following resources:

SAMARITAN COUNSELING CENTERS
OF THE MID-SOUTH, INC.
The Samaritan Counseling Centers of the Mid-South are accredited by
The Samaritan Institute, Denver, Colorado.
For a list of Samaritan Counseling Centers nationwide, visit the
The Samaritan Institute Web site.

The Samaritan Counseling Centers of the Mid-South are an interfaith counseling ministry which provide confidential, compassionate care to people seeking a balance of emotional, behavioral, and relational health. Combining the resources of psychology and spirituality, the professional staff offers individual, family, and group therapy services, as well as educational and consultation programs on a diverse range of topics.  Services are available for adults and children.

A not-for-profit agency working in collaboration with Mid-South area congregations and service agencies, the Samaritan Counseling Centers responds to the needs of those struggling to overcome:

ANXIETY
DEPRESSION
CAREER TRANSITION
CHILD & ADOLESCENT ISSUES
COUPLE IMPASSES
CRISES OF FAITH
CRISIS INTERVENTION
DEVELOPMENTAL FIXATION
DIVORCE & REMARRIAGE
DRUG & ALCOHOL ABUSE
GRIEF & LOSS
LEARNING & EMOTIONALLY-BASED EDUCATIONAL PROBLEMS
LOW SELF-ESTEEM
MARITAL & FAMILY CONFLICT
STRESS & ANGER MANAGEMENT
PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL, & SEXUAL ABUSE


COUNSELING services are provided for adults, adolescents, children and couples on an individual, family or group basis.  Counselors have understanding of the processes of human development and the spiritual dimensions of life, and are skilled in guiding the exploration of problems which stand as barriers to a fuller, more satisfying life.

Psychological testing services are also available.

FEES for therapy services are based on individual circumstances of income and family size, and financial restrictions never preclude care. A sliding-fee scale and fee assistance services are made possible through the support of supporting congregations and contributions from individuals, businesses, and foundations.

CONSULTATION services are offered to individual clergy and clergy groups, church staffs, congregational lay leaders, and organizations to help in dealing with a variety of relationship, conflict, workplace, and organizational issues.

ENRICHMENT AND EDUCATION programs, seminars, workshops, and retreats are offered on a wide range of pertinent topics.  Clinical staff member make frequent presentations to churches, schools, businesses, and community organizations throughout the year on topics such as:

Addictions
ADD/ADHD
Adjusting to Family Changes
Adolescent Development
Anger & Assertiveness
Balancing Work & Family
Care for Caregivers
Caring for the Spirit
Communication & Intimacy
Congregational Conflict
Death and Dying
Depression & Aging
Domestic Violence
Family Systems Issues
Gender Differences & Anger
Gender & Spirituality
Living Single
Men’s Consciousness Issues
Money Management
Mid-life Development
Older Adulthood
Parenting Skills
Parent/Teen Conflicts
Premarital Preparation
Problem Drinking and the Family System
Single Parenting
Stages of Faith Development
Surviving Sexual Abuse
Women’s Consciousness Issues

CLINICAL SUPERVISION of clergy and other practitioners is available.  A Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) certified supervisor is available to work with CPE programs in the area.  Persons interested in a vocation in pastoral counseling may contact to be added to the mailing list for development of the training programs.