Restore Hope

Restore Outreach Ministries

The Gathering Church

Restore Hope Program

Who: Launched in mid-2025, Restore Hope is a collaborative initiative between Always Hope Counseling LLC (a private practice group of Licensed Clinical Social Workers) and Restore Outreach Ministries (a recovery community organization). The program provides a comprehensive, barrier-free pathway to professional mental health counseling for qualifying participants.

What: Designed as a comprehensive approach to connect vulnerable populations including those experiencing homelessness, transitional housing, and low-income households with professional mental health services by providing access to counseling resources for individuals with limited or no financial means.

When: Counseling sessions are offered at times mutually agreed upon between Always Hope clinicians and selected participants referred to by Restore Outreach Ministries.

Where: Sessions are held at multiple campus locations of Always Hope Counseling LLC. All sites are conveniently located on public bus routes, allowing participants with limited transportation to attend easily by bus or on foot.

Why: Restore Hope exists to restore faith, health, families, and communities. By partnering with multiple service providers, the program addresses the whole person—physical needs, spiritual needs, and mental health—while fostering peer connection and helping meet basic living requirements. This integrated approach targets the underlying mental and spiritual health issues that contribute to the systemic challenges faced by these communities every day.

How: What sets Restore Hope apart is its caring, relationship-centered model. The program brings professional mental health services and meaningful therapeutic relationships into the trusted community setting of Restore Outreach Ministries, extending support beyond the well-known Restore Forever Family Monday night recovery meetings.

If you’re interested in learning more, please contact April Harris

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