Faith-Based Counseling
Care Tailored to Your Specific Spiritual Needs in East Palestine, OH
THE HOPE & HEALING YOU NEED
From Ozer Ministries
Ozer Ministries is a non-profit organization that provides hope and healing through the power of change. Founded in 1987 by John and Daryl Hersh, Ozer Ministries offers tailored and effective counseling on various issues including domestic violence and child-hood trauma, marital and family relationships, youth with at-risk behaviors, substance abuse, addictions, anger issues, and counseling for grief and loss. If you or someone you know could use help and guidance through a difficult stage of life, reach out to us today to begin the journey toward a brighter tomorrow.
PROFESSIONAL COUNSELING WITH A
Christian Perspective
When seeking a provider of faith-based counseling, it can be difficult to find a location that offers professional and quality care with a Christian perspective. Ozer Ministries' counseling approach is based on the standards of Scripture and is aimed at helping clients to strengthen both their faith and their character. To learn more, reach out to us today and we will be happy to answer any questions you have and schedule your first session.
Help Us Help Others
Ozer Ministries is funded by donations from private individuals, churches, and local businesses. Your donation is greatly appreciated and tax-deductible!
Contribute today to allow Ozer Ministries to continue to "help people to help themselves, and in turn, help others."
CHARACTER BUILDING THROUGH
Comprehensive Counseling
Ozer ministries gives character-based counseling to individuals, couples, youth, and families. Our comprehensive counseling services focus on the building blocks of character, which include the fundamental values of honesty, commitment, integrity, accountability, personal responsibility, and building trust. If you have any questions about our counseling services or want to get started, do not hesitate to reach out.
MEET EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
John E. Hersh
John is the Executive Director and co-founder of Ozer Ministries. John had over 20 years of experience working with grief and loss before co-founding Ozer Ministries. Since then, he has had a heart for working with youth with at-risk behaviors in detention.
MEET CO-FOUNDER
Daryl K. Hersh
Daryl is the Assistant Executive Director and Co-Founder of Ozer Ministries. Daryl is a Certified Trauma Practitioner and has a keen understanding of the healing process. She has over 36 years experience counseling and mentoring individuals who are hurting and struggling in their relationships.
GUIDING YOU TOWARD
Positive Change
Ozer Ministries is here to help individuals see that change is possible! Below we have provided a couple of examples of people who have made a better life for themselves by seeking help through our counseling services.
Have a story you would like to share? Reach out to us today to let us know how you achieved the positive changes you were seeking. We appreciate your feedback and are always here to help.
ON CREATING RELATIONSHIPS WITH
Healthier Boundaries
"When I started seeing Daryl, I was at a low point in my life - - confused and hurting. And I was struggling emotionally. My boyfriend was very unhappy with life. He had suffered a lot of abuse from childhood and hated his job but refused to do anything about either. Instead, he blamed me, threatened the kids when they didn't comply, and berated me constantly for not living up to his standards. I always felt compelled to try to "fix" things, but no matter how hard I tried, things were never "okay with him. It was always my fault.
I had a few affairs I am not proud of, but it felt so good for a man to appreciate and value me. It was at this point that I began to see Daryl professionally. Unfortunately, my boyfriend never did take any responsibility for the breakdown of our relationship. I had to face a lot of truth about myself and him. I had to set firm boundaries. I had to adjust my sense of responsibility to understand I am only responsible for what I have control over and not for anyone else's happiness. I had to process my feelings and work on forgiving myself. It took a lot of work, but it was worth it. I am now working for a nonprofit, helping other women.
As I have said many times, you saved my life, and I can confidently say I wouldn't be where I am today without you. You are so special to me, and I'm so thankful to you for giving your time and heart to help women."
ON FINDING THE LIGHT IN THE
Darkest of Times
"I was 15 when I was first arrested for a domestic violence charge against my mother. I was upset and hurt at that time because my mother did not like my boyfriend. I see now that my boyfriend certainly was abusive, but the way I looked at it then was my mother was always getting pushed around by her boyfriend when she and he weren't smoking weed and getting high.
It was at Tobin that I met Miss Daryl. At first, I was angry and did not want to talk to 'anyone' because I didn't trust anyone. But when I started sharing a few facts about my life after a chapel service, I couldn't stop talking. Miss Daryl just listened. She didn't judge me. I felt better. From then on, I would speak to her every time she came in.
As I look back, she was the one that helped me to start looking at my life and start changing how I responded. I worked on my life. I have two children, am attending school, and have a committed boyfriend. We are planning on getting married next year. I appreciate Miss Daryl. Without her, I wouldn't have God in my life or be where I am today."
HELPING THE YOUTH THROUGH THE
Tobin Center Chaplaincy Ministry
The Louis J. Tobin, Juvenile Attention Center, houses youth ages 12-17 within the court system. John and Daryl Hersh became Chaplains at the Tobin Center in June of 2001. They have been mentoring incarcerated youth for almost twenty-two years.
The Chaplaincy program is ran from donations from churches, businesses and private individuals.
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