H.O.P.E. Ministries is a non-profit, faith based organization dedicated to providing shelter and services to homeless and low-income families that cultivate self-respect, self-reliance, and spiritual direction in order to strengthen families, individuals, and the community.
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Services Offered
With the help of our qualified staff and volunteer staff, Hope Ministries is able to provide a dynamic and effective program that includes the following: - Project Hope: Case Management, Resource and Referrals - Hope for a Brighter Future: Occupational preparedness workshops. - Hope for Mental Health: Group and individual Counseling super-vised by an on-site Marriage and Family Therapist - Children of Hope: Activity centered group and individual counseling for our children who are expe-riencing the crisis of being homeless. Interns of Hope
Screening A first-level decision about whether the client is eligible for our program and/or would have a priority for those services. Screening determines who receives assistance and where they will be placed (Raymus House or Hope Family Shelter.)
Screening is the general process between the potential client's first point of contact and the decision to admit or not admit the client to a program. The screening process can include a referral in the case that the client does not qualify for our program. Screening may or may not result in program admission.
Assessment This assessment will consist of a mental health evaluation and deeper program explanation that will evaluate client needs and create a client centered individualized treatment plan unique to each individual client to effectively working the client successfully through program.
Random drug testing is conducted at the discretion of the director of client services in order to maintain eligibility in the program. Group counseling is offered to all residents.
Fees and Payment
One of the necessities of nonprofit life, is the need to raise money to fund the programs and services that they provide. While HOPE has a broad base of support within our community and is blessed by the involvement of several local churches, fundraising continues to be necessary to provide all of our shelter services.
Services Offered To: Adults
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A community counseling agency is a group therapy practice that offers affordable mental health services. Most are independent non-profit agencies, state agencies, or publicly-funded agencies. A few may restrict who is eligible for services, so it is a good idea to check when you call.
Community counseling agencies are generally more affordable than other therapy providers, but how much more affordable they are will depend on whether you qualify for a discount or sliding scale fee (or if they accept your insurance). Many, but not all, have a policy that they won't turn away anyone due to inability to pay. You should ask about their fees when you first call.
Expect to talk to kind people who want to help you find the care you need. Most community agencies strive to connect you with a live person within 24 hours, if not immediately. If you're asked to hold or leave a message, don't give up; just leave a message and wait. You should hear back pretty quickly.
Most agencies try to set up an initial assessment appointment within a week (some do within 24 hours), though the waitlist to start therapy is usually longer—about a few weeks on average. If you're not eligible or if the agency is not right for you, it's usually still worth it to call or drop in, because staff are knowledgeable about local options and can often refer you to one.
