Counseling, giving encouragement, and coming alongside someone has been around since the beginning of time. Having a trusted friend or special individual to talk and pray with has been a gift from God to many generations. Cypress Church has distinguished itself through its Unique Call to provide trained Lay Counselors for its members and community neighbors. From numerous support groups to various counseling opportunities, we want to provide you with a place to be heard - a place where hope is spoken into your life. Please have the courage to seek support. Don’t try to go it alone. The counseling and support ministries of Cypress Church are meant for every one.

 

Professional Counseling Services – Many individuals and couples prefer to have their personal emotional or marital needs met within their local church. Cypress Church has provided the opportunity for professional and confidential premarital, marital, and individual counseling services on campus. These services are professional and involve a fee for services. Outside referrals are given, when appropriate. The first session fee for members and regular attendees of Cypress Church is waived.

 

Counselor: Ronald J. Jackson, (714) 952-1198 – private counseling phone line
 LMFT #46561
Day/Time: Monday - Thursday, 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 pm (must call for appointment)
Location: Upstairs office area

 

Lay Counseling Services – Encouragement, prayer, and support from a trained Lay Counselor is available to any attendee of Cypress Church. This service is provided completely free of charge and is limited to a maximum of 10 private lay counseling sessions. All Lay Counselors are supervised bi-monthly and are highly skilled in providing much needed support for those individuals who feel alone and in need of spiritual guidance.

 

Leader: Ron Jackson, (714) 952-1198 – private counseling phone line

 

GriefShare – If you have recently lost a loved one or perhaps not dealt with a loss you suffered earlier in your life, GriefShare will help you face challenges and move toward rebuilding. This group meets weekly through December 9th for anyone ages 16 years and over. Contact Clayton Slagle for more information.

 

Leader: Clayton Slagle, Pastor, (714) 952-3001, ext. 209
Day/Time: Thursdays, 7-9:00 p.m.
Location: Room 209

 

Alcoholics Anonymous – These weekly meetings utilize the AA open topic discussion format and is available to anyone who wishes to attend, alcoholic or not. Drop-in visitors always welcome.

 

Leader: Lloyd G., (714) 827-0929
Day/Time: Saturday, 7:30 p.m.
Location: Room 206

Leader: Rudy Sianez, (714) 353-9862
Day/Time: Sundays, 5:00 p.m.
Location: Room 206

 

Women’s Alcoholics Anonymous – This weekly meeting utilizes the Big Book and 12 & 12 (twelve steps & twelve traditional) books for discussion and sharing of experience, strength, and hope in sobriety. All ladies with a desire to stop drinking are welcome, but only alcoholics may participate.

 

Leaders: Marie K., (562) 619-9407
Annavette M., (714) 209-2007
Day/Time: Fridays, 7:00 p.m.
Location: Room 209

 

Al-Anon – An adult support group started for spouses and family members of individuals addicted to any substance who want to learn how to go on with life when a loved one is self-destructing with alcohol or substance abuse. Drop-in visitors are always welcome.

 

Leader: Regina S., (714) 821-4519
Day/Time: Sundays, 1:30 p.m.
Location: Prayer Chapel

 

Sex Addiction Support Group – This weekly meeting utilizes various materials to discuss and support individuals who struggle with and wish to overcome sexual addiction. This group is for adult men only.

 

Leader: Greg S., (562) 594-3932 – please call before attending
Day/Time: Thursdays, 7:00 p.m.
Location: Room 4