Support and Counseling

Counseling

Counseling
There are times in life when the problems seem too much for us to handle on our own; at those times, we may benefit through the guidance and support of a professional counselor. For members of the congregation, attendees and friends of Memorial Park, confidential appointments may be scheduled with Counselor Joyce Ruzanic. Call the church office at 412-364-9492. Policy and fees are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

CANCER SUPPORT GROUP
will meet on Tuesday, September 21, 6:30–8:00 P.M. for six weeks. Anyone touched by this disease is welcome as we come along side those suffering with cancer and help caregivers and friends provide comfort. This will be a special spiritual time of prayer and exchange of shared experiences.

DEPRESSION SUPPORT GROUP, will be facilitated by Pastor Kevin Gourley and Licensed Counselor Joyce Ruzanic. Depression is a serious illness which affects 9.9 million Americans every year. There is time for sharing, praying and educating about this misunderstood illness.

GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP, will be led by Pastor Kevin Gourley and Deacons Margie Mihalic and Andy Rogers. Grief comes in many types with the loss of a child, loss or parents, loss of a spouse, sudden death, victim of cancer or terminal illness. Experience support, prayer and sensitivity to your grief.
Call the church at 412-364-9492 or Joyce Ruzanic at the counselor’s office at 412-364-5322 for further information on these groups.

Support
The mission of Memorial Park Church is to ...
[become] a community of friendship and mutual support.

Care Committee
The Deacons Care Committee helps to provide rides to church, meals for church families during difficult times, and financial assistance to church families experiencing crisis.

Grief Support
A Grief Support seminar is offered each year for those suffering from loss, whether recently or in years past. Pastor Kevin Gourley and Counselor Joyce Ruzanic are also available for grief counseling.

Helping Hands
A crew of men volunteer their time and talents to perform minor home repairs for single moms and older adults in our congregation. Contact us if you wish to offer your services or if you have a need.

Special Friends
Special Friends is a ministry that provides fellowship and social activities for the disabled. It meets on the second Tuesday of the month (except during the summer) at 7:15 p.m. in Fellowship Hall.

Church Office: 412-364-9492

Twelve-Step Groups
The following 12-step groups meet each week at Memorial Park Church
(in the lower level of our Fellowship Hall wing):
AA, Al-Anon, and NA.

For information about any type of support group, call the Self Help Group Network/Helpline at (412) 355-1155 or visit www.unitedwaypittsburgh.org