HopeCare Lay-Counseling

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What does HopeCare Coaching provide?

One on One Godly encouragement with trained volunteers who will provide Biblical mentoring through difficult times and crisis. We offer prayer, conversation, and Biblical based wisdom with HopeCoaches who have completed HopeCare Lay Coach Training.

How to Receive One on One Encouragement through HopeCare:

Step One: Set up an appointment by calling First Baptist Springfield @ 912-754-3443 and ask to speak with a HopeCare Staff member or by contacting HopeCare through our email address: thehopecarecenter@gmail.com Please leave a detailed message with the following information:

1) Your First Name and Last Name (clear)

2) A phone number or email address that we can freely contact you.

3) Best time of day to contact you

4) Briefly explain the issue

Step Two: Please allow up to one week for a HopeCare Volunteer to return your message. The volunteer will set up an appointment for you with a HopeCare Coach that matches your needs. Director of HOPE CARE, Mieke Kramer, will set appointments and handle counselor assignments.

What to expect at your first appointment:

Each session whether via phone or via in person is limited to 60 minutes. Please feel free to use our website to download client intake forms and have completed on arrival of first session. If you choose to fill out forms in the office please arrive 15 minutes early prior to your appointment time.

About your care:

HopeCare is limited to 5 sessions of 60 minute each session. HopeCare coaches are not licensed or trained professional counselors. HopeCare coaches are volunteers that have completed HopeCare training certification classes and maintain a solid Christian worldview. If you need resources for a trained professional counselor, HopeCare will provide a list of local Christian counselors that will provide professional counseling for you. If you are experiencing an emergency, please call 911.