Lighthouse for Families Community Services
ABOUT US
Lighthouse for Families, the community-based counseling arm of The Methodist Home, began providing therapeutic services in July 2007. Our community programs offer an array of services including:
- Mental and behavioral health counseling for children, families and adults
- Evaluations/assessments addressing areas such as trauma, substance abuse, domestic violence, and parental fitness
- Skilled visitation program
Our mission is to provide high quality counseling and support services to restore childhoods, promote stability and strengthen the families in our community. We have an extensive, knowledgeable clinical team comprised of licensed therapists, a psychiatrist, nurses, paraprofessionals, certified peer specialists and family coaches to support our mission.
LIGHTHOUSE LEADERSHIP
Jill Stapleton obtained a bachelor degree from Mercer University and a Master of Social Work from Florida State University before joining The Methodist Home in May 1999. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Jill oversees all clinical services within each region. She also oversees HOPE Foster Care and manages all Lighthouse for Families programs.
Mrs. Jill Stapleton
LCSW, Vice President of Clinical Services
Dottie earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from Wesleyan College and then began working at The Methodist Home in 1998. She has achieved certification in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) as well as specialized training from the treatment of the Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children (CSEC). As Clinical Director, Dottie’s responsibilities include: providing oversight, management and supervision of therapeutic services provided to our community clients.
Dottie Chambers
LPC, Clinical Director of Counseling Program
Jeannie Powell obtained her B.S. degree in Psychology and Masters in Clinical Psychology from Georgia Southern University. Jeannie began working at The Methodist Home in 2001 as a Family Consultant in the HOPE Foster Care program. Jeannie obtained her license as a counselor in 2004 and then became a Therapist in 2006. In August 2018, Jeannie became the Director of Community Services. She oversees and supervises the visitation program, superior court visitation cases, and the completion of behavioral health assessments.
Jeannie Powell
Director of Community Services
Testimonials
Here’s what Lighthouse for Families clients shared about our services:
“Lighthouse for Families has been our beacon of light and hope during a very difficult situation. Their services have been life changing.” – Husband & Wife
“I learned a lot on how to be a parent through Lighthouse for Families. I learned a lot about me and how to handle my thoughts. I learned how to talk to my children. I’m really alive because of a lot of help I got at Lighthouse for Families.” – Adult Client
