CENTER FOR HOPE
A Christian Counseling Ministry
Founded in 2008
Center for Hope exists to serve those that are underprivileged and underserved in the Northwest Georgia Region with spiritual and clinical counseling services for the whole family.
Counseling is an integral part of today's society. Now more than ever, individuals and families are exposed to additional stress as a result of domestic and world affairs. This can lead to depression, failing marriages, post-traumatic stress, grief, anxiety and a host of other symptoms.
CERTIFIED COUNSELORS
Our staff includes highly certified counselors with a minimum education requirement of a Master's degree or Doctorate level degree. This includes Licensed Professional Counselors, Level I and II Certified Addiction Counselor, and Board Certified Life Coaches.
SERVICE
VARIETY
• Pre-trial Diversion Program •
(Chattooga, Walker, Dade, & Catoosa Counties)
• Post Traumatic Stress •
• Court Mandated Anger Management •
• Loneliness, Depression & Stress •
• Marriage and Family •
• Critical Incident Stress Management •
• Addictions (drug, alcohol, pornography) •
• Career Counseling •
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP’s) •
UNIQUE
APPROACH
The Five C's of Counseling:
Compassion
Care
Competency
Correction
Commitment
LOCATIONS
RINGGOLD OFFICE
(706) 866-0917
150 OLD MILL LANE
RINGGOLD, GA 30736
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday.
PROJECT HOPE
(706) 866-0917
11434 HWY 27
SUMMERVILLE, GA 30747
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tuesday - Friday
CONTACT US
Our fees are based on an individual's ability to pay. Our initial assessments are $60.00. After that, a sliding scale is utilized to calculate fees. We actively seek endowments, fund raisers, and grants to help us help those who are indigent or cannot afford our services. We strive to not turn anyone away who cannot pay. Our assessments are designed to help you make an informed decision about further counseling. We encourage you not to let finances be an excuse for emotional healing. We understand that at times we all need help from other sources.
OUR LEADERSHIP
Denny Whitesel
Ph.D.
Dr. Whitesel is licensed and ordained by the Church as a Christian Counselor. He is a founder, Board member and Director of Development for “Healthy Foundations, Inc.” He is endorsed nationally by the Southern Baptist Convention and North American Mission Board as a Chaplain and Christian Counselor. He holds a B.A. degree in Psychology from the University of West Georgia where he was appointed to Who’s Who in American Colleges and Universities. He holds a master’s in religious education as well as a Doctor of Ministry in Christian Counseling. Dr. Denny also holds a Ph.D. in Christian Counseling from Covington Theological Seminary. Certified in Suicide Prevention and a “Grief Recovery Specialist” he is very active in community Drug Prevention and is also a Georgia Preventionist. He is an advanced Pastoral Crisis Interventionist helping others to abstain from Substance Use Disorders.
As a frequent speaker for various groups and organizations, he is an advocate for Drug Prevention. He is a member of the Georgia Dept. of Behavioral Health Regional Advisory Council representing Region 1 in Northwest Georgia. He is author of the book “Counseling the Counselor”.