A request from Jim Hayes, Executive Director (Nov/Dec 2017)

“Counseling saved my life.”

I am amazed at how many times I’ve heard this refrain during my first year as executive director of the Des Moines Pastoral Counseling Center. We are grateful for the broad base of community support that makes possible the Center’s mission of hope and healing for people of all ages, and all walks of life. Together, we are saving lives.

I am asking you to consider going above and beyond by giving a year-end gift to the Center. Your donation will help provide critical mental health counseling and education to vulnerable people in our community.

Last year the Center served more than 3,700 individuals including 645 children and adolescents. Additionally, we launched several new and innovative services including:

• Spanish speaking counseling services
• Monthly support group for survivors of suicide loss
• Urban outreach center in the Drake neighborhood to serve vulnerable children and families
• Expanded capacity to provide free or low cost counseling to people in need

Mental health needs in Central Iowa persist and we are asking for your support. Will you please help with a tax-deductable gift? Thank you for your consideration — and thank you if you have already given an end of year gift.

Please contact me at any time with questions or ideas. Wishing you and yours a blessed holiday season.

Sincerely,

James E. Hayes, D.Min., M.Div. / Executive Director

515-274-4006, ext. 114 / jhayes@mindspiritcenter.org

P.S. A gift from you to the Center provides a lifeline to children, adolescents and adults. Will you please donate?

• Category: Executive Director, Mental Health Resources