church PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM
Vision
Side by Side is here for local churches, those they serve, and our community!
Our Partnership Program aims to support local church leaders through care coordination, cost-sharing, training, and community engagement.
By working together, we bring counseling to those in need.
Why Partner with Side by Side?
We understand the demanding schedules of church leaders don’t always allow for the time it takes to offer intensive care to individuals and families. And, we also understand that most churches are not able to employ a staff counselor.
With "church partnerships," Side by Side's desire is NOT to compete with the local church or to only receive referrals. Our goal is to be a direct extension of and resource to local church leaders.
~ By opening your doors to an itinerant ministry, Side by Side keeps our operating costs down and, in turn, enables us to offer affordable faith-based services to your congregation and community. ~
We cannot do it without you!
BENEFITS OF PARTNERSHIP INCLUDE:
- Onsite care for your congregation (during your normal business hours), rather than outsourcing care.
- Eases the care burden from your staff for greater focus on other duties.
- Customized care based on your organization's needs.
- Expand your evangelism efforts by inviting the community into your church to receive love and care through in-house care.
- Cost savings - partnering with local churches enables Side by Side to offer services at affordable rates to your congregation and the community.
- Coordinated care with your church leaders.
- Specialized care without the cost of an extensive staff overhead.
- Confidentiality - Gives those you serve the opportunity to seek counseling for sensitive issues, which may be difficult to discuss with church leaders.
- Allows individuals the ease of scheduling their appointments directly on our platform.
- We are here for you and for those you serve -
Care Coordination
Based on your organization's needs, Side by Side can customize care to include:
- CONFIDENTIAL sessions for members and church staff.
- WITH CLIENT'S PERMISSION - Consultation with church leaders to provide appropriate and confidential updates on goals and challenges.
- We encourage clients to be participants in their local church and to develop congregational relationships.
Cost-sharing
We recognize that costs can add up for churches and their members. But when all parties work together, it can become a viable ministry for everyone. Each partner plays a role; Side by Side, the local church, and the client.
- Side by Side's ministry model is strategically designed to be affordable. Our Church Partners graciously provide onsite meeting space for Side by Side and client during their church's normal business hours. This is key to helping us avoid the high cost of commercial office rent, and keeps our services financially-accessible.
- Partner Churches have the option to cover a portion or all of the session fee for their members - paid from existing budgets such as benevolence, care, discipleship, missions, evangelism, or by donating to Side by Side's scholarship fund.
- Clients agree to pay the session fee in full, or if applicable, pay the remaining balance due after Partner Church contributions or scholarships.
*To view a typical cost-sharing agreement click on the COST-SHARING FORM below.