Family & Individual Counseling
We offer this six-week long program four times
a year. Entire families move to Esperanza for the duration. We have five homes and several cabins available for this.
This program is flexible and tailored to the individual needs of participating
families. Bible studies are a unique and life changing part of what is offered. One-on-one counseling and group sessions are
also important aspects of this program. Issues covered may include parent/child relationships, spousal relationships, conflict
resolution, communication, healthy living, anger management, self esteem, and recovery from abuse.
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Crisis Intervention
This Crisis Intervention
Support Service provides specific individual counseling and physical retreat in Esperanza. This service is primarily geared
to individuals that are seeking safe housing from an abusive environment, or experiencing acute grief and/or loss. If the
staff of EFL assess the suicide risk of any individual to be too great, that particular person will then be referred to a
physician for appropriate medical or psychiatric assessment and treatment.
CALL
(250) 483-6991
Substance Abuse Intervention
Individuals and/or
families seeking to live free from the abuse of substances/chemicals are invited to participate in this program. At the time
of entry into the program participants are not to be suffering from acute withdrawal and are prohibited from bringing any
chemicals with them to Esperanza. Emphasis is on restoring their relationship with the Creator,maintaining an addiction free
lifestyle, finding alternatives to coping with and managing stress and gaining accountability under specific client centered
counseling. A twelve step approach is used.
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Men's Program
This 24 week on-site discipleship program is designed to provide a caring atmosphere
to enable men to take an honest look at difficult areas in their lives and to choose healthy ways to change and grow. Prayer
and bible study are a daily part of the program.
Employable skills taught may include
instruction in:
general carpentry, plumbing, electrical, small engine repair and maintenance, grounds keeping,
first aid, boating safety course, welding, home repair and maintenance, auto care and maintenance, work ethics and team building,
Anger management, AA,
Employment skills
Resume writing, job interview techniques
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