Pennock Center for Counseling

The Center's primary program is the provision of outpatient psychotherapy services for those struggling with mental health issues or relationship problems. In 2023, the Center served 626 client units (individuals, couples or families). Indirect or referral services were provided to 231 clients and direct therapy services to 395 clients. Client's presenting problems varied with the three highest needs being help with depression, anxiety and relationship issues. Clients are self-referred or referred to the Center by other community agencies, the schools and local physicians.

The Center provided multiple community programs such as providing presentations on relevant mental health issues, support classes for the cardiac rehabilitation patients, and classes at the local eagle view adult Center. The Center partnered with the city of brighton's youth commission in providing suicide prevention classes for the community during their annual suicide prevention and education week.

The Center developed a new paertnership with 27j schools providing shcool-based therapy for children needing mental health support in three elementary schools. This program may be expanded in the coming school year.