Copperas Cove Church to hold 7th annual Mental Health Sunday
By LYNETTE SOWELL
Cove Leader-Press
A Copperas Cove church wants people to know they are not alone during the holidays, a time of year that can magnify things for those struggling with depression or mental health issues.
On Sunday, Dec. 1, at 9:30 and 11 a.m., Cadence City Church in Copperas Cove will devote its two service times for its 7th annual Mental Health Sunday.
Jo Anne Harrison, M.Ed., LPC-S, is the founder of Killeen-based Restorative Hope Sanctuary, a Christian counseling facility which also uses equine therapy and talk therapy by licensed counselors.
“This really means a lot to me, because of what God lets me do in the world. I'm super pumped about being able to share with people and get them hooked up with resources that they may need,” Harrison said in a media release. Harrison has spearheaded the planning for this year's event, which has grown to include more resources for people who may need them.
So far, a total of 13 local counselors, mental health organizations, community professionals, and agencies will be present at the event, where they will share about their services and missions. Those attending either service will have the opportunity to chat directly with the organizations on site.
Organizations confirmed at this time include:
Restorative Hope Sanctuary (Killeen)
Mindful Primary & Psych Care (Killeen)
Bring Everyone In the Zone (Killeen)
Eleftheria Equine Therapy Center (Killeen, TX)
FBCTI Faith Based Counselor Training Institute (FBCTI) (Temple, TX)
411 House (Temple, TX)
Boys Matter 2 Men (Killeen) - Dr. Elizabeth Jennings and Donte Jennings
Hearts Renewed Counseling (Harker Heights)
Luxe Living Life Coaching (Harker Heights)
Hilltop Recovery Ministries (Belton)
Aware Central Texas
Central Counties Services
The idea is to provide encouragement for those struggling with issues – and possibly the stigma – of looking for help. It will also help get them connected to an organization or service they might not otherwise know about.
“We want to give people tools that when they do need them, they know where to look. Because if you don't know where to look, then you try to suffer in silence,” said Joe Bernier, pastor of Cadence City Church.
Cadence City Church is a nondenominational church with a vision to help people know God, find freedom, discover their purpose, and make a difference. Cadence started in 2018, bringing life-giving experiences, as well as community events and outreaches to the Central Texas area. Cadence City Church meets on Sundays at 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. at 815 E. Business 190 next to Dollar Tree. More information about Cadence City Church can be found at www.cadencechurch.com or on its social media site, https://www.facebook.com/cadencechurchtx.
More about the presenting organizations:
Restorative Hope Sanctuary
Jo Anne Harrison LPC-S 2549870405
Private Practice Mental Health and a community based mental health and wellness center. Each of us are committed to use our abilities to bring a needed service to the people in the Killeen/Ft. Cavazos and the surrounding area. It is our passion to be vessels of restoration and peace to our community.
Services we provide: Individual, Couples, Families, Groups, Case Management
Military Issues, PTSD, MST, Depression, Anxiety, Grief, Marriage/Divorce, EMDR
Mindful Primary & Psych Care
Seresea Michell-Smith FNP-C, CME, PMHNP-B
Mindful Primary & Psych Care is an integrative clinic focused on providing compassionate and holistic care to address the community's primary and mental health needs. Our clinic is the first in the area to offer primary care and psychiatric services to the community. As we know that physical decline can affect your mental health, and your mental health can affect your physical health. The clinic practice supports evidence-based medicine guidelines. While we are small, we have a BIG heart dedicated to keeping you focused on your health and wellness.
Bring Everyone In the Zone - Gregory Gutierrez
Bring Everyone In The Zone - small local non-profit with 16 years of service
The clients you serve - Veterans, Dependents, Surviving Spouses, Active Duty, First Responders
Services you provide - Peer to Peer Support for the above in group or one-on-one, and limited financial assistance for housing, utilities and transportation for Veterans, Dependents and Surviving Spouses. Counseling on Mondays by appointment for anyone in need.
Eleftheria Equine Therapy Center
Equine Therapy using Natural Lifemanship and EAGALA approaches. We serve people in the Killeen/Ft. Cavazos and the surrounding area.
Services we provide: Individual, Groups, Retreats
FBCTI
Faith Based Counselor Training Institute (FBCTI) is an organization that trains and certifies faith-based counselors and chaplains. FBCTI also helps churches set up crisis teams to respond to trauma victims and trains first responders on how to deal with crisis.
What does FBCTI offer? We offer comprehensive courses on all aspects of becoming a Crisis Chaplain & Restorative Therapist from the basic foundation principals to setting up your own practice, learning what to say what not to say, ethics, and no matter your passion we teach on how to deal with marriage/divorce, chemical dependency, anger management, grief, PTSD, and so much more.
The Faith Based Counselors Training Institute (FBCTI)offers a variety of services, including: Crisis Chaplaincy Training: Teaches how to provide spiritual support in crisis intervention Restorative Therapy Certification Course: Teaches how to counsel people who are hurting and looking for solutions Training for First Responders: Teaches how to deal with crisis and offers continuing education hours Crisis Team Training for Churches: Helps churches set up and train teams to respond to victims of trauma Courses on a variety of topics: Includes how to deal with marriage/divorce, chemical dependency, anger management, grief, and PTSD .
411 House-
We focus with our kids on building community, offering experiences and growing relationships with God and others.
Our goals for the kids as we walk this journey with them include:
RELATIONSHIPS
Mentoring
Bible Study
COMMUNITY
Community Dinner
Family Celebrations
EXPERIENCES
Field Trips
Summer
Boys Matter 2 Men
Dr. Elizabeth Jennings and Donte Jennings
Boys Matter 2 Men BM2M is a mentorship organization which empowers boys ages 8-18 who with the guidance, training, and role models they need to thrive in life. BM2M cultivates positive knowledge, skills, and character traits to develop successful workers, leaders, and citizens.
Our vision is to positively impact homes, schools, churches, and communities by nurturing the emotional, physical, mental, and spiritual growth of young men and their families. Our goals are to help shape future leaders, foster confidence and resilience, and inspire them to succeed in all areas of life.
Craig Gardner LPC-S, LMFT
Hearts Renewed Counseling is veteran-owned counseling center with a mission to help individuals, couples, and families find peace of mind and develop the skills to live a full life. We serve the Central Texas area including Fort Cavazos, Harker Heights, Killeen, Copperas Cove, and Lampasas for in-person appointments. We also support the broader Texas community through our telehealth services.
Aware Central Texas
Our mission is to provide a collective response to those who have experienced violence and trauma through enhanced services, forming community partnerships, and creating sustainable change in Central Texas.
In Home Parenting classes
Comprehensive Case Management
Family Violence Advocacy
Parenting classes
Support Groups
Adult Anger Management classes
Safety Planning
Youth Anger Management classes
Central Counties Services
Central Counties Services has served over 70,000 people with mental disabilities since 1967. The Center’s services have fluctuated over time depending on funding available. The changing state and federal rules that accompany the Center’s funding have also played a role in determining what services are provided for specified populations in the Center’s five-county catchment area. The activities at the Center tell a story of how the Center was started and continues to meet the complex challenges of the times. Much has been accomplished toward moving the Center from its early caretaker role to being a high quality sophisticated treatment agency that proudly serves the citizens in Bell, Coryell, Hamilton, Lampasas, and Milam counties.
Services:
Adult Mental Health Intake
Child and Adolescent Mental Health
Youth Empowerment Services (YES) Waiver
Early Childhood Intervention
Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Veterans
1115 Waiver Program
Luxe Living
Jeanie Taylor Pastoral Counselor, Life Coach
Luxe Living provides you with practical tools and biblical based insight to highlight your path forward and have the quality-of-life God intended for you to have living in His fullness. I pride myself in being a compassionate, non-judgmental and approachable with a heart for Jesus and a passion for Ministry.
Serves: Women, Couples and Families
Hilltop Recovery Ministries (Belton)
Hilltop Recovery Ministries assists women in finding the necessary tools to live a life free from bondage and be self-supportive. The goal is to offer a healthy way of life centered around faith, hope & love. Hilltop is a Christ-Centered, Solution-Focused program where true change can become a reality. Services are offered to women 18 years and older in Bell County who are facing various struggles such as addiction, abuse, and homelessness.
Daytime Drop-In, Assessment, Service Plan, Case Management, Individual and Group, Healthy Relationships, Recovery Support, Life Skills, Christ Centered, Trauma Informed, Solution Focused.