Mission: Provision of professional counseling and education services in a non-denominational setting dedicated to spiritual ideals, thus helping individuals, couples, families, and our larger community realize hope through empowerment, restoration, and growth.

Programs: The shepherd's staff therapists provided professional individual, family or couples counseling/therapy to more than 944 people. This included more than 49% at reduced fees, as well as free sessions to more than 470 people with terminal illnesses, frail elderly persons, persons with mental illness and families with special needs such as long-term economic loss or family tragedies.

community outreach/educational services were provided to approximately 141 people in hospitals, churches, schools, and workplaces.