UPCI Does Have Counseling Hotline

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Originally Posted by Pastor Keith

The UPCI has something set up like Points of Refuge, counselors or those with like skills that any Lic. Minister can contact. The problem is that the UPCI is a small pond and most problems will become public knowledge.

As a Lic. Counselor I have a mandate and can be legal jeopardy if I disclose information given to me, I am doubtful if those in that ministry are bound by the same ethics and laws. But I think it to be a good step forward.

Keith, this is the program I was talking about. My brother is on the panel. He said those who need help do not call much. I don't know if its the stigma attached or they really don't trust the anonymity? It is a great leap forward and I applaud their efforts, however this prideful atmosphere works against those who are hurting. When u are told to just pray threw and a lot of pastors would even discourage counseling, you have a culture of fear.