Ministry to Ministers
Ministry to Ministers seeks to assist Church of God in Michigan ministers and their families with referral and funding for professional counseling services using a confidential source.
How is Confidentiality Assured?
Ministry to Ministers has contracted with Pine Rest Mental Health Services to serve as a gatekeeper. The gatekeeper will hold in strict confidence all client names.
Why do people call Ministry to Ministers?
People call about such matters as:
- Marital or family conflict
- Abuse: substance, alcohol, domestic, sexual, etc.
- Depression, anxiety and other emotional concerns
- Legal and financial difficulties
- Work-related problems
- Addictions: pornography, sexual, etc.
Who can use Ministry to Ministers?
All Church of God ministers and members of their household living in Michigan may use Ministry to Ministers.
How do I contact Ministry to Ministers?
- The 24-hour, 7 day-a-week Hotline provided for the Church of God in Michigan by Pine Rest Mental Health Services, puts you in touch with Ministry to Ministers.
- A counselor will call back within 24 hours to talk only with the caller.
- The Hotline number is 1-800-243-1568.
Who will do the Counseling?
- The gatekeeper will refer the caller to appropriate state-licensed, accredited Christian professionals. These counselors are located in various areas across Michigan.
What will Ministry to Ministers cost me?
- Telephone service is available at no cost to you.
- There is a modest out-of-pocket fee for face-to-face counseling, based on household income.
- The counselor will bill your insurance company for normal insurance coverage.
- The counselor will bill the Church of God in Michigan for the balance - up to $100 per session for twelve sessions.
What if I have need to call again?
You may contact Ministry to Ministers as often as needed.