On May 1st, 2014, Brighter Futures Counseling enjoyed our Ribbon Cutting and Open House event with family, friends, community partners, and clients.  Check out the gallery below for pictures of the event–Thank you to Lauren Walker for the amazing photos!  We are incredibly appreciative of our families for all of your support.  Thank you to Jack Daniels Taylor and Robby Payne for our Logo, Website, and all Web Related support!  Back Home provided fabulous food and the Kona Ice Truck handed out delicious slushies!  Thank you to everyone for your support and we look forward to providing quality mental health services in Hardin County and surrounding areas.

Beth Larimore, Sarah Reynolds, C.J. Quick

Tanya Thomas–SpringHaven Director with C.J.

Amy Carr–A fantastic DI with First Steps with C.J.

Support from Hardin County Family Court

Hardin County Chamber of Commerce Support

Our Website Developer–Robby Payne

DJJ Support

The Crew from DCBS

Back Home Restaraunt Catered the event…

Mission Hope for Kids is a local non-profit organization dedicated to nurturing and restoring hope to children at risk, by providing educational, emotional, physical and spiritual support to help them reach their potential.  Its a fantastic local resource for families and we’re excited about their upcoming fund-raiser!

On Saturday June 14th at 11:00 AM Mission Hope for Kids is hosting “Paint for the Mission!”  For just $35.00 you can choose to paint a canvas or pottery. The money includes painting and a light lunch and all the proceeds benefit the mission.  Mission Hope for Kids relies entirely on private funding–so they need our help!  Come out on the 14th and have some fun while giving money to a great cause that helps over 150 of Hardin County’s at risk children a week!

Paint for the Mission Event Flyer

Mission Hope for Kids Website

CASA of the Heartland will be hosting a volunteer orientation on Tuesday June 24th from 6:00-7:30 PM at Brighter Futures Counseling.

This is an opportunity for anyone who is or might be interested in becoming a Court Appointed Special Advocate to hear about the program, meet the staff, ask questions, and learn how you can make a difference in child’s life!  Judge M. Brent Hall will be presenting and light refreshments will be served.  Please spread the word and feel free to stop by…

Volunteer Orientation Flyer

To learn more about CASA visit:  CASA of the Heartland Website

New parents are often taught how to feed and clothe their babies, but where do they learn how to help their children grow up to be emotionally strong and healthy? New research shows that extreme childhood adversity and prolonged stress can have serious repercussions on the brain development and long-term health of a child. The good news is that secure relationships are a protective shield for all children, no matter what their circumstances.

KET’s newest special report, Safe and Sound: Raising Emotionally Healthy Children in a Stressful World, travels across the state to show efforts to support and educate parents to be the best they can be.

Safe & Sound: Originally Aired on Monday April 21 at 9/8pm on KET. If you missed the April 21st airing, don’t worry, it will be showing again! Just click here for additional air dates.

For more information about this program and to watch a trailer, head over here.

This program was funded, in part, by a grant from the Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky.

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month.  This month is dedicated to increasing awareness about child abuse and promoting local initiatives who work to prevent Child Abuse.  We’d love to hear what everyone is doing this month to support Child Abuse Prevention.

Check out our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/BrighterFuturesCounseling to tell us what you are doing or what others are doing to increase awareness!  The Brighter Futures Counseling, PLLC therapists are wearing our “Pinwheels for Prevention” shirts from Kentucky’s Department of Community Based Services (DBCS).

Join in for a great night of fundraising for CASA of the Heartland with the 2nd annual Bourbon, Beer and Basketball.  The event will take place at 7:00PM in the American Legion Park in Elizabethtown.  Tickets will be $50/person.

Included in that ticket are craft beer and bourbon tastings, a Pop-A-Shot Basketball tournament, live auction, door prizes, and more!

Be sure to get in on all the fun and support a great cause!  Hope to see you there!