Counseling & Care
PASTORAL COUNSELING
SouthBrook offers private pastoral counseling for couples and for individuals, as well as referrals to local professional counselors. To schedule an appointment or for more information on Pastoral Counseling, please email Rita Brown or call 435.9966 ext. 127.
SUPPORT GROUPS
SouthBrook is here to help you cope with the things in life that hurt—marital struggles, divorce, addiction, job loss, abuse, depression, or any life struggles.
SouthBrook support groups offer the benefit of healing together with others who have been where you are now and can empathize with what you’re going through. Listen as Todd and Scott McGohan share their story about recovery through SouthBrook. Support groups meet throughout the week. For more information, email Rita Brown or call 435.9966 ext. 127, or contact the individual leaders listed within the groups below.
Cancer Hope
Choosing Wisely
DivorceCare
LifeWork Transitions
Men's Sexual Purity Group
Recovery Ministry
Cancer Hope at SouthBrook
Cancer. Statistics tell us that one in two men and one in three women will get cancer at some point during their lifetime. It's a disease that impacts each of us in some way—either personally or you know someone who has been diagnosed. Cancer Hope offers hope, support, service and love to those struggling with cancer by being the hands and feet of Jesus. For more information, see the Cancer Hope Ministry Plan.
Cancer Hope is seeking volunteers with a passion to reach out to those with cancer through: mentoring, cooking, cleaning, sewing, transportation, praying, and more. There are many opportunities to use your time and talents in this ministry. Think about it. Reflect on Genesis 50:20: "You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives." Pray and ask God to show you how you can help.
As a faith-based support system, Cancer Hope offers the following services:
– Prayer through treatment
– Cards and notes of encouragement
– Meals
– Partnership with a prayer partner or cancer mentor to provide support
– Items of hope and comfort—prayer shawls, trinity cloths, hats, tote bags, pillows
– Care bags with educational information about community resources and support
– Access to Reflections—a program to help survivors feel good about themselves
No one should go through cancer alone—and, we're here to offer hope and support throughout our community. If you or someone you know is struggling through cancer, or if you would like to volunteer in this ministry, please email Cancer Hope.
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Choosing Wisely
This divorce prevention ministry helps couples considering separation or divorce to learn ways to help them turn around their marriage. For more information, contact Rita Brown or call 435.9966 ext. 127.
DivorceCare
For those who are going through separation or divorce, or who are already divorced, DivorceCare will help you deal with the hurt, discover hope for the future and experience God’s healing. Get a biblical look at reconciliation, remarriage, forgiveness and the effects of divorce on children and family. Check the Events page for dates of the next class offering. For more information, please contact Rita Brown.
DivorceCare for the Holidays
If the prospect of facing the holidays without your mate is causing feelings of anxiety or dread, you are not alone. Prior to Christmas, SouthBrook offers a DivorceCare for the Holidays class to help people connect with others for support, encouragement, and advice to endure the holiday season. Check the Events page for dates of the next class offering. For more information, please contact Rita Brown.
LifeWork Transitions
For those seeking guidance and direction during a career transition, this support group provides hope for those impacted by job loss. Connect with other job seekers and use this as a turning point in your life—a time to learn, serve and grow spiritually. Led by Mark Curtis (Board Certified Clinical Nurse Specialist), this group meets monthly on the first and third Tuesday from 7–8:30 p.m. with topics focused on: hope, courage, strength, anger, patience, self-worth and feeling overwhelmed. For more information, contact Rita Brown or call 435.9966 ext. 127.
Men's Sexual Purity Group
This confidential group is for men who struggle with lust and sexual impurity. Please email J.R. Eaton for meeting dates and time. If you prefer to call, you can reach J.R. at 937.435.7767.
Recovery Ministry
Our 12-Step Groups meet at SouthBrook from 7–8 p.m. every Monday. The men’s group is led by J.R. Eaton and Howie Hardy. The women’s group is led by Chris Eaton.
Our Next Step Recovery Discussion Group meets on Thursday evenings from 7–8:30 p.m. The group is for men and women, and is led by Jeff Jett (937.901.0874).
Our Women’s Discussion Group is for women seeking help or dealing with life issues. The group meets on Saturday evenings from 7–8 p.m. and is led by Chris Eaton.
PRIVACY
We cannot guarantee email privacy. If your question is of a personal nature, we suggest a simple email to the appropriate contact person with a request to: “Please contact me about a confidential matter.” Be sure to include your phone number. If you prefer to speak to someone personally, contact Paul Wilkens or a member of the Community Care Team at 937.435.9966. All phone calls are confidential.
