Services
Eve Center provides free faith based peer counseling by women to women age 15 and above in 3 ways:

1. Peer Support: meeting regularly one to one with a peer counselor
2. Groups: seasonal groups on topics, books, or Bible studies
3. Lending library: workbooks and reading books on the issues about which women are concerned; used in conjunction with meeting a peer counselor  or for self help

1. Peer Counseling:

The Eve Center requires an intake form be completed before a Peer Support volunteer counselor is assigned.

There are 3 ways to send in the information to see a peer counselor:

1. Call the office and complete by telephone with confidential volunteer
2. Open the client intake form; Print it, Complete it and Mail it to Eve Center, P.O. Box 36483, Cincinnati, OH 45236
3. Open the client intake form; Save as a Word document named “EC intake form,” type in the information, save completed form, and email to evecenter@evecenter.org. Only the Director receives your intake form.

2. Eve Center Groups:

Throughout the year Eve Center offers book studies, support groups, and Bible studies

Spring 2010 Book Studies and Groups.pdf

FORGIVEN & SET FREE 
Bible Study by Linda Cochrane

An inspired Bible study for recovery from pregnancy loss, due to abortion. In approximately10 weeks topics are: the circumstances that led to abortion, Relief and Denial, Anger, Forgiveness, letting go, Acceptance and more. Extremely confidential. 
When: The next HEART group begins in May 2010 
Where: Eve Center: once participation is confirmed we will share the location with her. 
Leader: Eve Center volunteers. 
To register: email heart@evecenter.org or call (513) 985-9959, ask for Jaclyn.

ARMS - Abuse Recovery Minstry and Services, Inc. 
Book Her Journey by Stacy Womack 

Her Journey classes help women walk through their healing process from all types of domestic abuse. Women who are struggling - or have struggled - with any type of domestic abuse, including emotional, verbal, sexual, spiritual, financial, animal, property and/or physical abuse are welcome to attend. Women are welcome to join at anytime. Her Journey is based on Psalm 23: God is with them during this "valley of the shadow of death" time in their lives, He knows their hearts and prepares "green pastures and still waters" where they can release their anger, be refreshed, and follow God’s lead. The curriculum assures women of God’s love for them because we are, each one of us, preciously and wondrously made. Time: 
Time: Wednesday afternoons. 1:00-3:00pm
When: March 3, 2010 for 15 weeks 
Where: Eve Center Price Hill 4904 Glenway Ave, park at CVS. (513) 985-9959 and ask for Lesa. She will call you back.
Registration Required: 985-9959 or michelle@evecenter.org

TOTAL FORGIVENESS 
Book by R. T. Kendall 

When everything in you wants to hold a grudge, point a finger and remember the pain, God wants you to lay it all aside. Learn what forgiveness is and what it is not. We call this the "kicking and screaming' group because forgiveness is hard - yet sets us free when we truly understand it. A group book discussion with supplementary excerpts and handouts. Approximately 35 pages of reading a week and homework. 

Time: Thursday evenings, 6:30-8:30pm 
When: March 4, 11, April 1, 8, 22, 29, May 6, 2010 
Where: Eve Center Silverton/Kenwood: 6969 Montgomery Rd. 985-9959
Leader: Eve Center volunteer: Cinny Roy
Registration Required: 985-9959 or michelle@evecenter.org
Donation: $20 – books distributed at 1st class

HATCH – Healing Abuse Through Christ Help - Topical Study copyright Eve Center

A private way to work on recovery from childhood sexual abuse. This 10 week course has been written by the Eve Center volunteers who have ‘been where you are’ and know the healing God has in store. You do not need to be alone struggling with this intense issue that rocked you to your core: what is abuse, its impact to you past and present, shame, guilt, depression, the God thing, forgiveness (no way), celebration. We know healing and renewal is at hand.

Time: Wednesday evenings, 7:00 – 9:00 pm 
When: GROUP IS FULL. Email hatch@evecenter.org for next group details. 
Where: Eve Center: Once participation is confirmed we share the location with her.

FREE 
Book by Brian Tome

We might not be as free as we think we are. Even worse, we may have been duped into believing that a "balanced" life is the key to happiness (nope) or that a relationship with God is about layering on rules and restrictions (it's not). 

The Bible says that "Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom." Not fear. Not guilt. Not morality. Not even religion. Freedom. 
Time: Thursday mornings, 9:30 -11:00am 
When: February 25, March 4, 11, 18, 25, April 1, 2010 
Where: Eve Center Silverton/Kenwood: 
REGISTRATION REQUIRED: 985-9959 or michelle@evecenter.org NOTE: this is a city-wide small group experience. If the date and times do not fit your schedule, see Vineyard, Crossroads, or Eastside Christian churches for details of other groups.

To participate:

1. Telephone the office to register, or,
2. Open the Group registration form; Print it, Complete it and Mail it to Eve Center, P.O. Box 36483, Cincinnati, OH 45236
3. Open the Group registration form; Save as a Word document named “EC group registration form,” type in the information, save completed form, and email to evecenter@evecenter.org.

  Our groups are facilitated by trained Eve Center volunteers.

Other support groups in greater Cincinnati:
National Alliance on Mental Illness (www.nami-hc.org)
Vineyard Community Church (www.vineyardcincinnati.com)
Crossroads Community Church (www.crossroadscommunity.net)

3. Gerry's Place - Lending Library and other resources

A. The lending library is one of the special features of the Eve Center. Our volunteers and clients may borrow a book to work on together in session or for self-help. Often a client wishes to read or do pages of a workbook around the reason she came in for help. Sometimes a peer counselor desires tools to assist her is caring for her clients. Using these resources deepens the education and growth for each person.

Policies for using the lending library:

• Complete a registration form in the lending library notebook.
• We request a $10.00 deposit to cover some of the cost of replacing a book or tape if it is not returned. This can be refunded at any time as long as the borrowed resource has been returned.

B. Resource notebooks have been assembled with current organizations in greater Cincinnati who assist with certain concerns. This is available for the volunteers and clients needing to connect on topics beyond the scope of the Eve Center.

C. Web sites have been evaluated and a significant number are pre-approved for your further education on the issues listed on our bookmarks used in marketing. These also have been coordinated by topic in a notebook for review.

D. Collection of articles reside in the files for current information on a range of topics.

E. Chocolate – that got your attention! We offer anyone who comes a cool, bottled water, a tissue and some individually wrapped candy along with a hug and smile of encouragement. We need each other and as the national motto says ‘We’ve been where you are.’ This is the reason for the warm reception you receive at Gerry’s Place within the Eve Center.

4. Seminars

"Eat & Educate" Sponsors - Quarterly 2 hour seminars on current topics of concern

Free for Eve Center volunteers.
$10.00 to the public: parents, students, counselors, pastors, volunteers at other organizations.
Brown bag lunch or dinner. Drinks provided.
Call us at 513-985-9959 to register or just come.

PS writes:
“The Eve Center volunteers provide support for each other as well as for our clients. It is a nurturing place for both. It also provides continuing education through group studies and seminars on topics that are current and real for today’s woman.”
PS