Marriage counseling that Heals in Flint, MI. Restore Your Relationship.

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Flint, Michigan is a very community-oriented city in which you are sure to feel welcomed. Containing multiple festivals throughout the year, there are always things for you and your family to actively participate and create lasting memories. Many of these events take place at the Flint Cultural Center. To meet your family's recreational needs, Kearsley Park is located near Interstate 147, is a great location for a family outing. Gilkey Creek flows directly through the area offering a serene environment to enjoy family banter and fun. With amenities like a playground, paved trails for biking and walking, as well as several picnic-friendly locations your children and teenagers are sure to find something entertaining nearby.¹ If you have teenagers within the family with an interest in skateboarding, visit the skateboard area containing small vert ramps as well as fun boxes and rails for your family's enjoyment.

Marriage and Family Mental Health in Flint

The Senior Companion Program offered by Family Service Agency gives older adults an opportunity to make a difference in the life of other elderly persons. The program pairs low-income retirees with disabled and ill seniors who need social and emotional support. Senior companions earn a small tax-free stipend for their services, while participants of the program gain valuable assistance during times of illness, disability, or loneliness. Contact Family Service Agency today for more details. They can be reached at 810-767-4014.²

Orchards Children's Services is committed to helping troubled and traumatized children and their families develop the skills required to strengthen their bonds and overcome life's obstacles. Educational programs give parents the knowledge and skills required to meet their child's mental health needs. The agency also affords children the opportunity to enjoy recreational activities with their peers in order to develop social skills and build positive relationships. For further details, contact Orchards Children's Services at 810-239-3264.³

Family Services and Assistance Programs

Individuals and families who require support services in order to meet their daily needs can turn to a number of Flint non-profit organizations for assistance. The New Hope Day Center offers recovery-based programs that promote improved functioning for homeless people. Life skills courses and substance abuse classes help people devise positive strategies for coping with life's stressors. Educational and employment services further prepare homeless individuals for a return to living under more normal circumstances. Various other necessities are provided as well.⁴ Wellspring Lutheran Services provides additional assistance programs for families in and near Flint. Their Families First programs seek to build the skills required for families to improve communication, enhance trust, and build skills to be independent and self-sufficient. As part of the program's educational component, parents can learn home management skills that keep finances in check, and children can learn about safety procedures to follow when playing. For families in a mental health crisis situation, Wellspring offers intervention programs to ensure the safety of everyone involved.⁵ Additional information about these services is available by calling the New Hope Day Center at 517-489-5296 or Wellspring Lutheran Services at 989-686-7650.

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References

1. City of Flint. (2017). Kearsley Park. Retrieved from http://www.cityofflint.com/KearsleyPark/index.html
2. Family Service Agency. (2017). Senior Companion. Retrieved from http://www.fsamich.org/programs/senior-programs/senior-companion
3. Orchards Children's Services. (2016). About Us. Retrieved from http://www.orchards.org/about.html
4. Volunteers of America. (2017). New Hope Day Center. Retrieved from http://www.voami.org/New-Hope-Day-Center
5. Wellspring Lutheran Services. (2017). Family Preservation. Retrieved from https://www.wellspringlutheran.com/child-family/family-preservation

Flint is located in Genesee County, Michigan. It has a land area of 33.39 square miles and a water area of 0.66 square miles.  The population of Flint is 98,310 people with 40,260 households and a median annual income of $24,862. .

Therapy Affordability Meter for Flint, MI

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Committing to weekly sessions of therapy without insurance coverage or low cost options is very challenging for most people in Flint. If this applies to you, please contact your counselor and ask about sliding scale options or inquire about insurance coverage. The good news is that there are options available to you to establish an effective relationship with a great therapist in Flint. Your well being and health are important enough to make the best possible effort for. Low cost counseling and affordable therapy are also sometimes offered by listed city and university level clinics, check with your local Flint public health department.