Resources to Promote Personal Wellness
COUNSELING
DAVID MATTHEWS, JR., Th.M., M.P.A.
(412) 848 2165
PORTICO BENEFIT SERVICES
PorticoBenefits.org
(877) 851-5656
Portico offers many options to assist you in personal wellness. To help you navigate their website see:
Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Available 24/7, call 800-432-5155.Speak with someone qualified to help you determine whether counseling will help. If so, you and a family member qualify for up to six counseling sessions at no cost. You may find you wish to continue with counseling via a counselor qualified under your medical insurance plan
If you are in need of an attorney, you may speak with a qualified attorney for a 30-minute consultation at no cost to you (if services are needed discounts of up to 25% may be available to you)
Other services include: diabetes management program; weight loss programs, including a health coach; additional wellness classes from gentle yoga to cardio workouts, and even workouts with your dog! Mindfulness, nutrition, and chronic conditions are also addressed in programs offered by Portico.
If you are not certain where to begin, contact a Care Coordinator at 877-851-5656 or PorticoBenefits.org
PITTSBURGH PASTORAL INSTITUTE
6324 Marchand St, Pittsburgh, PA 15206 (main office)
(877) 661-9623
(412) 661-1239
For more info about Spiritual Direction: https://pittsburghpastoralinstitute.org/spiritual-direction
For more info about Counseling: https://pittsburghpastoralinstitute.org/counseling
SAMARITAN COUNSELING
202 Beaver St., 3rd Fl., Sewickley, PA 15143 (main office)
(412) 741-7430
In addition to Counseling and Coaching, see Caring for Clergy and Congregations
SPIRITUAL DIRECTION
FRED SCHENKER, M.S. Ed., M.A., D. Min
DIANE PETRAK
KAREN BATTLE
Contact Beth @ Synod Office for contact info for our synod Spiritual Directors
KEARNS SPIRITUALITY CENTER
9000 Babcock Blvd, Allison Park, PA 15101
(412) 366-1124
Contact Beth @ Synod Office for individual recommendations
PITTSBURGH PASTORAL INSTITUTE (Stephanie T. Bell)
6324 Marchand St, Pittsburgh, PA 15206 (main office)
(412) 661-1239 x216
SAMARITAN COUNSELING
203 Beaver St., 3rd Fl., Sewickley, PA 15143
(412) 741-7430
COACHING
DEACON BETH CAYWOOD, A.C.C.
Contact Beth @ Synod Office for contact info & coaching options
412-367-8222
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES and/or MENTORING
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