New Creation Counseling Center offers a variety of classes and programs as well as counseling to provide support for your healing, recovery, and growth.  If you are looking for ..........

• Counseling? --we'll answer all your questions!
• Life-changing classes?  --the LifeSkills program is for you!
• Recovery/Support groups? --offered every night of the week!

 ...just scroll down the page for all the info you need to get started!

But first, some history --      

...........Founding Principle

New Creation Counseling Center was founded in 1993 on the principle that professional Christian counseling should be available to the entire community, even if a person cannot afford the full cost of care.

To that end, the Center has devised a sliding fee schedule based on income and ability to pay the full cost of services.  The Center is also able to accept many insurance plans, as well as major credit cards to pay for the cost of care.

...........Counseling

New Creation Counseling Center has a staff of professional counselors licensed by the state of Ohio.  The Center also employs an ordained pastor offering pastoral counseling.  All counselors at New Creation are prepared to help people with problems such as depression, anxiety, family and marital problems, relationship problems, grief and loss issues, and addictions.  New Creation is also blessed with some excellent children's counselors, as well as counselors experienced in working with adolescents. All of our professional staff can help with issues of spiritual growth as part of your counseling experience.

FAQ'S:

             The cost of counseling?    Charges are based on the amount of time spent with the licensed professional counselor, social worker or marriage and family therapist.  A "clinical hour" is usually 45-55 minutes.  If uninsured, you may qualify for reduced cost for your professional counseling.

            Can I use my insurance? Yes! Most of our licensed counselors are on a variety of insurance panels as well as several Employee Assistance Programs.  Call your mental health insurance "800" number to find out more.

              Appointments after 5 p.m. or weekends?  Yes, New Creation Counseling Center holds contracts with licensed professional counselors who set their own hours.  Several of our counselors are available after 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday evenings and Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

         Christian Counseling? Yes, all of our counselors read and accept our Covenant and Doctrinal Statement when they contract with us.  All of our counselors are church members and have a relationship with Jesus Christ.  You can expect professional counseling with a Biblical perspective. You may request prayer or scripture to enhance your counseling experience.  

...........Testing:

New Creation Counseling Center offers several types of testing that can be helpful to your counseling experience and personal growth. Many psychological tests will incur a fee as explained in our Client Handbook. Test fees may or may not be covered by your health insurance plan.

MMPI: Minnesota Multi-phasic Personality Inventory. This test will help your counselor get a better evaluation of your counseling needs and, together, you can set counseling goals based on your personality style. The MMPI may be administered by your counselor, but scoring and interpretation must be done by the staff psychologist. You will also meet with the staff psychologist for an interview during this process.

SASSI: Substance Abuse Subtle Screening Inventory. This test , many times, is ordered by the court or probation department for persons with a DUI charge. It may also be used by a chemical dependency counselor as an evaluation method for clients.   There is a small fee for the SASSI test, which is explained in detail in our Client Handbook.  Fees must be paid in full before a report is sent to the court/probation officer, school or work.

Other tests administered by your counselor at New Creation might include: Beck Depression Scale, Taylor-Johnson Temperament Test, MBTI Temperament test, Anger Inventory, or other tests as necessary.  Tests which require more than self-scoring will incur a client charge.

Child Depression Inventory (CDI): Testing procedure and costs can be discussed with your child's counselor or therapist.

MASC: Multidimensional Anxiety Scale for Children:  Testing procedures, costs and results should be discussed with your child's counselor or therapist.

PIC: Personality Inventory for Children:   There is a small fee for this test, which is explained in the Client Handbook.

ADS: Anger Disorders Scale: This test may be ordered by the court or an employer; a small fee is incurred as explained in the Client Handbook. 

..........LifeSkills Program

The LifeSkills program offers a variety of classes and assistance for those who want to make changes in their lives.   You can develop a new life plan that can include money management, coping with stress, case management, job skills or addiction recovery.  Call the counseling center at 937.667.4678 for details on how to get involved in this program.

New Creation Counseling Center is a ministry of Ginghamsburg Church.

. .........Support Groups:

Ginghamsburg Church offers a number of support groups and classes that are open to the community.   If you are experiencing divorce, depression, loss of a loved one, addiction issues, abuse or infidelity, you might consider attending one of these support groups which are led by lay people who have experienced these same issues.   You will find support, encouragement, and a sharing atmosphere in a confidential setting.  You may also find that God loves you and is faithfully lifting you up during this process.

SUPPORT GROUPS

Breaking Free depression support group meets on Thursdays at 7 p.m. in the Discipleship Center 105. This weekly group offers support for those suffering from depression; get practical help coping with depression and it's effect on you and your relationships. Intercessory prayer every week. Questions? Call 937.667.4678

GriefShare is a special weekly class and support group for people grieving the death of someone close to them.  Get support and encouragement through the video, workbook and discussion with others who have experienced this loss.  Confidential group with prayer support meets for 13 weeks. New series begins September 8; call New Creation at 937.667.4678 for more information.

Post-Release Bible Study is for men recently released from incarceration. Get spiritual help, prayer, support and encouragement as you begin a new season of your life. This group meets on Mondays at 6:30 p.m. in the Discipleship Center 105. Call Monte 937.271.3741 or Charlie 937.564.2477 for more information.

Sanctuary is a special support group for women who have been affected by sexual abuse. To attend this group meeting, you must have at least one year of ongoing therapy and an interview with the group leader is required before attending.   To get involved, please call 937.667.1069 ext. 430 to leave a confidential message for Amy.

Recovery Support Groups/Classes 

AA (ongoing) meets on Mondays, 8 p.m. and Saturdays, 9 p.m. in the ARK (original Ginghamsburg Church) on County Rd. 25A.

Al-Anon meets on Saturdays at 8:00 p.m. in the Ginghamsburg Main Campus 117 after the Next Step Service. This 12-step program is for those whose loved one has an addiction problem; learn how to not enable and how to set boundaries for yourself.

Christian 12-Step: For those struggling with addictions, this group functions as a 12-step group with a Christian focus. Meets every Tuesday evening, 7 p.m. at the ARK. To get involved in this group, just show up or call Jim at 937.898.1036.

Working the 12 Steps (or) The 12 Steps and the Bible:  To be healthy physically, emotionally and spiritually, we could all benefit from working the 12 steps.   Whether you are in recovery from an addiction or on a self-improvement journey,  learn how to apply spiritual solutions to personal problems.   Class will begin again in the fall, 2010.   In the meantime, pick up your copy of The 12 Steps and the Bible, the Workbook, available at The Vine, Ginghamsburg Bookstore.  Call 937.667.4678 for more information.

Men's Addiction Group is support for those suffering from addiction to lust. This is a 12-step based recovery program that uses the SA white book as it's basic text. Open to men only. Meeting options are Wednesdays, 7 p.m. or Thursdays, 7 p.m. in the lower level of the Ginghamsburg South Campus ARK. This is an ongoing group; join anytime; for questions, call Eric at 937.335.1513; Reed, 937.475.5248 or Kevin, 937.371.3206

Women's Support Network is a group that meets every Thursday evening in the Discipleship Center 104, beginning at 6:30 p.m. This support group is focused on helping women whose husbands have been unfaithful in their marriage because of pornography use or extramarital relationships. Get support and encouragement from others who have experienced this situation. Would be helpful for a woman whose husband is in the Wednesday or Thursday Men’s Addiction Group, or even for a woman whose husband is not seeking help at this time. Confidential group setting. For more information, call 937.667.4678 ext. 223.