New Leaf Resources

11/28/2025

Black Friday is for buying things. Giving Tuesday is for building people.

As you check off your holiday shopping list today, we hope you’ll save a little space for your community. Next week, we rally to support mental health access, school/org partnerships, and families in need. Here are 4 simple ways you can join the team:

1️⃣ Donate: Help remove financial barriers to counseling. Give here: https://www.newleafresources.org/partner/donate.cfm
2️⃣ Volunteer: Be an advocate! Check in on a friend, pray for those struggling, or share our resources.
3️⃣ Share: Help us break the stigma. Sharing our posts helps reach those suffering in silence.
4️⃣ Have Fun: Celebrate the joy of generosity and cheer on your community!

Get ready to make a difference next Tuesday!

11/26/2025

New Leaf Resources is looking for experienced Administrative Staff to join our team! If you’re organized, professional, and passionate about helping others, we’d love to hear from you.

Job Description
Answer and manage phone calls
Handle front desk responsibilities and client intakes
Working in a Mental Health Environment
Assist therapists with scheduling and coordination
Manage billing and insurance processes
Perform bookkeeping tasks
Provide calm, accurate information to clients

What We Are Looking For:

Receptionist, intake support, billing, and data entry
Prior administrative experience
Calm, Professional, and Organized
Preferred experience in the medical field and familiar with HIPAA
We are willing to train the right person


Office Locations
Crown Point, IN
Lansing, IL

Work Hours
3 days a week
8-hour days

Apply:
Send your resume to bridget@newleafresources.org
Questions? Call us at: 708-895-7310 ex 1013

11/26/2025

Happy Thanksgiving! 🍂

We know the holidays can hold a mix of emotions. Whether your day is loud and full of family, or quiet and reflective, we hope you find moments of peace.

Remember, gratitude doesn't ignore the hard things, it just helps us find the light in the midst of them.

From our team to yours, thank you for being part of the New Leaf family.

11/25/2025

We are officially one week away from Giving Tuesday! 🗓️

This quarter, our theme has been "Gratitude & Growth." We have seen God open incredible doors - most notably launching new counseling partnerships in local schools like Highland Christian and Illiana Christian High School.

These partnerships allow us to meet students right where they are, offering care in a safe, familiar environment.

Next Tuesday isn't just a fundraising day; it’s a day to secure the future of programs like these. It’s about ensuring that as our community grows, our capacity to care for the next generation grows too.

Get ready to make a difference with us in just 7 days! 🌱

11/21/2025

"Counseling has changed the way I view myself and how I respond to the world around me." – Keith, 28

Real change starts from within, but it doesn't stay there. When one person finds healing, peace, and a new perspective, it changes how they interact with their family, their workplace, and our community. 🌍

This Giving Tuesday, we aren't just talking about fundraising, we’re celebrating the transformation that happens when access to mental healthcare is available to everyone. Stories like Keith’s are the "why" behind everything we do.

Thank you to our community for making spaces for hope and healing possible. 💚

11/19/2025

13 Days until the global day of giving! 🌎

The countdown is officially ON. ⏱️

In just under two weeks, we are joining the movement to unleash generosity. But we can't do it alone. As the video says—help us spread the word!

PLEASE SHARE this post to help us get ready for our biggest Giving Tuesday yet. Together, we can remove the financial barriers to mental health care. 💚

11/18/2025

Does anyone else feel like the holiday season is equal parts joy and... total exhaustion? 🎄😵‍💫

You are definitely not alone. It’s easy to let our own well-being slide when we’re busy making magic for everyone else.

Our latest blog by therapist Tabitha Griffith breaks down practical ways to actually enjoy this season—not just survive it. From setting screen boundaries to finding spiritual solitude, here is how to find your balance.

Read the full guide here: 👇

https://bit.ly/3LF5Mrx

11/18/2025

Our Q4 2025 Newsletter is here!

This quarter's theme is Gratitude & Growth. Read a special message from our Executive Director, Leroy (PC) Childress, on the power of gratitude, and get practical tips for finding peace during the holiday season.

We're also excited to share what's new, including our official launch of school-based counseling partnerships with Highland Christian and Illiana Christian High School.

Read the full newsletter to see how we're growing and learn more about our mission!

https://bit.ly/4oH6ZwZ

10/27/2025

Meet Tabitha Griffin, MSW, LSW – Licensed Therapist at our Wheatfield, Indiana office!
Tabitha supports clients to navigate:
✨ Trauma
✨ Grief and bereavement
✨ Identity
✨ Behavioral support
✨ Relational dynamics of all ages
Her goal: to create a safe, supportive space where clients discover their God-given strengths, resiliency, and worth.
📍 Now accepting clients in Wheatfield
👉 Request an appointment today: https://bit.ly/4nZ6w8q
Learn more about Tabitha: https://bit.ly/4nDb052

10/08/2025

Meet Michaela Padilla, MS, LMFT – Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist at our Crown Point, Indiana office!

Michaela works with children, families, and individuals to navigate:
✨ Anxiety, depression, grief & loss
✨ Family transitions & relational stress
✨ Self-esteem, spirituality, & life adjustments

Her goal: to create a safe, supportive space where clients discover their God-given strengths, resiliency, and worth.
📍 Now accepting clients in Crown Point
👉 Request an appointment today: https://bit.ly/4nZ6w8q

Learn more about Michaela: https://bit.ly/4nDb052

New Leaf Resources is a professional mental health organization, a ministry and a community resource

09/16/2025