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The Forward Foundation is a 501(c3) faith-based, nonprofit social enterprise, dedicated to increasing access to mental health and wellness care. We are building an integrated ecosystem of faith-based, community support across the Austin metro area that weaves together the capabilities of Christian counselors, coaches, churches and non-profits.
A few things set us apart from other Christian counseling centers.
First, we have a volunteer led Coaching ministry at The Christian Resource Center (CRC) in Cedar Park. We use an accredited, faith-based, research supported coach training course to equip faith-motivated people to support others seeking practical solutions for today's problems, while also helping them plan for a brighter tomorrow. We train people to serve with us at the CRC, and we also train church and non-profit teams who want to create their own on-site coaching ministry.
Second, while many Christian counseling centers are cash-based, our team of licensed counselors accept most insurance to help make care more affordable. Working with insurance companies can be challenging, but research suggests financial barriers prevent many people from accessing mental health care - which forces people to find care with secular mental health providers. By accepting insurance, we provide an option for faith based care to those who won't seek therapy unless insurance is accepted.
Third, as a non-profit social enterprise, a portion of counseling and training revenue is reinvested back into the overall mission to multiply and connect faith-based resources across the city. In this way, every client referral to our services is also a donation to our overall mission.
Finally, we partner with churches and non-profits throughout the Austin metro and beyond. We recommend nonprofits to our clients seeking practical services like pregnancy resource centers, medical services, job training, ESL, food pantries or transitional housing. For clients seeking spiritual growth and a faith community, we refer to our trusted church partners who are equipped to meet their spiritual needs.
Please join us in supporting the mental health and wellness of others by contributing to the work of The Forward Foundation. We are a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization, and all donations are tax deductible.
“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our affliction so that we will be able to comfort those who are in any affliction with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God. For just as the sufferings of Christ are ours in abundance, so also our comfort is abundant through Christ.”
-2 Corinthians 1:3-5
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