Christian Counseling Center

09/11/2026

We are still needing many art supplies for our children. Can you help by providing some of the items we need? Thanks so much!

At C5 Christian Counseling Center, a 501C3 organization, art is more than just a fun activity—it can be an important part of the counseling process for children. 🖍️🎨

Our counselors use drawing, coloring, crafts, and other creative activities to help children express their feelings, process difficult experiences, build coping skills, and communicate emotions that may be hard to put into words.

We are currently asking our wonderful community to help us replenish our children’s counseling art supplies!

We are accepting donations of:

🖍️ Crayons & colored pencils
🖌️ Markers & washable paints
📒 Coloring books & sketchbooks
📄 Construction paper & cardstock
✂️ Child-safe scissors & glue sticks
✨ Stickers & craft supplies
🎨 Watercolor sets
🧸 Play-Doh/modeling clay
💙 Age-appropriate creative activity kits

Every donation makes a difference! Whether you donate one item or a box of supplies, your generosity helps us provide children with the tools they need to express themselves and participate in meaningful therapeutic activities.

If you would like to donate, please contact C5 Christian Counseling Center or drop off your donations at our office with a prearranged meeting time with our director.

Thank you for helping us continue our mission of Healing Hearts and Minds! 💙

09/11/2026

Thank you to Randy and Annette Johnson for your donation of fun children's books and activities to the center! We truly appreciate it! May God bless you!

09/02/2026

09/01/2026

🔎 𝗖𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗶𝘀 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭–𝟳 | 𝗖𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀, 𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿.

At Anna Marie’s Alliance, we know that preventing relationship abuse takes a community. Learning the signs of unhealthy and abusive relationships, understanding what healthy relationships look like, and knowing where to turn for support can help create safer communities for everyone.

This Crime Prevention Week, take a moment to learn, share, and connect with resources:

📚 Learn about healthy relationships:
Love Is Respect --> loveisrespect.org

🛡️ Learn about relationship abuse and get support:
National Domestic Violence Hotline --> thehotline.org
📞 800-799-SAFE (7233)
💬 Text START to 88788

🏠 Find local support:
Anna Marie’s Alliance --> annamaries.org
Our advocates are available to provide support, information, and connections to more resources.
📞 24/7 Hotline: 320-253-6900

📱 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗱𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆:
NNEDV Safety Net --> techsafety.org
Learn how technology can be used in abusive relationships and ways to increase online safety.

Crime prevention isn't just about stopping crime. It's about creating communities where people have the knowledge, support, and resources they need to be safe.

𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝘂𝘀. 💜

09/01/2026

September is ***dePreventionMonth, a powerful reminder that there are actions we can all take to look out for each other. 💙

All month, mental health advocates, su***de prevention organizations, survivors of su***de loss, people with lived experience, and community members across the country unite to promote su***de prevention awareness.

Whether you’re a longstanding member of our community or newly involved, you’ll find information about su***de prevention events, programs, and resources that help our community fight this leading cause of death. Learn more at afsp.org/nspm

08/31/2026

9/11 is fast approaching and C5 Christian Counseling Center is ready and willing to walk this journey of healing with you. Steps you can take to prepare for your day.

1. Recognizing Your Body's Responses:
Trauma can manifest in unexpected ways. Acknowledging these symptoms is the first step toward regulation:
• Physical: Rapid heart rate, chest tightness, shallow breathing, fatigue, or unexplained muscle tension.
• Emotional: Sudden waves of grief, irritability, hyper-vigilance, emotional numbness, or overwhelming anxiety.
• Cognitive: Intrusive memories, difficulty concentrating, brain fog, or replaying historical events in your mind.
• Behavioral: Social withdrawal, changes in sleep patterns, appetite disruption, or compulsive news monitoring

2. Shielding Yourself from Media Triggers
News broadcasts and social platforms heavily loop historical footage on September 11th. Protect your mental space
intentionally:
• Disable Auto-Play: Turn off video auto-play features in your social media settings to prevent unexpected graphic
clips.
• Schedule Screen Breaks: Commit to specific 'media-free windows.' Choose dedicated physical books, nature
walks, or hobbies instead.
• Consume, Don't Scroll: If you seek news, read text-based articles rather than watching dramatic video
compilation broadcasts.

3. Rapid Grounding Tools for Acute Distress
If you feel a panic response, flash of grief, or anxiety spike escalating, immediately utilize these physical regulation
exercises:
The 5-4-3-2-1 Sensory Method: Slow your breathing down and look around your immediate environment. Mentally
acknowledge:
• 5 things you can see around the room.
• 4 physical textures you can feel (e.g., your clothes, the chair, the floor).
• 3 distinct sounds you can hear in the distance.
• 2 things you can smell (or favorite comforting scents).
• 1 positive thing you can taste or your physical tongue placement.
Box Breathing Method: Inhale deeply through your nose for 4 seconds. Hold that breath for 4 seconds. Exhale
completely through your mouth for 4 seconds. Rest with empty lungs for 4 seconds. Repeat this loop four times to
stabilize your heart rate.

Professional Support & Crisis Resources:
C5 Christian Counseling Center 352 Lantana Road
Crossville, TN, 931-707-8200, Local Host Site. Dedicated, professional on-site counseling, safe spaces, and immediate localized trauma care.

988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline Call or Text: 988, Available 24/7.
Free, confidential immediate psychological support for
anyone experiencing acute distress or mental health crises.

Disaster Distress Helpline Call or Text: 1-800-985-5990 National hotline dedicated to providing immediate crisis
counseling for people experiencing emotional distress
related to disasters.

The Trevor Project Call: 1-866-488-7386. Text: START to 678-678, 24/7 crisis intervention, trauma-informed support, and su***de prevention resources for LGBTQ+ youth.

Call C5 today to schedule an appointment. 931-707-8200.

08/31/2026

Yesterday was National Grief Awareness Day—a gentle reminder that healing takes time, and there is absolutely no right or wrong way to grieve. 🤍
If you are carrying the weight of a loss right now, please know that your feelings are completely valid. You do not have to navigate this heavy season all on your own.
At C5 Christian Counseling Center, we are here to offer a safe space, a listening ear, and a compassionate heart. We are truly ready to walk this journey of healing right alongside you.
Give us a call today—we would love to support you.
📞 931-707-8200

08/30/2026

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08/26/2026

02/16/2026

UPDATE: 2/23/26 POSITION HAS BEEN FILLED

BOOKKEEPER JOB POSTING
C5 Christian Counseling Center is currently seeking a Quickbooks Bookkeeper to join our team! You will be responsible for preparing and examining financial records for our agency. You will also be responsible for preparing ADP payroll twice per month. This is a Contractual job, working 10 to 12 hours per week.
Responsibilities:
• Obtain primary financial data for accounting records
• Compute and record numerical data
• Check the accuracy of business transactions
• Perform data entry and administrative duties
• Run payroll through ADP twice per month
Qualifications:
• Previous experience in accounting, finance, or other related fields
• Fundamental knowledge of QuickBooks
• Ability to prioritize and multitask
• Strong organizational skills
• Deadline and detail-oriented
Hours per week - 10 to 12 hours, $20 per hour
Contact: Donna Cielma: [email protected] or call (931) 707-8200