Supportive Services

Michelle Cox, MS, LPC, LMFT, RPT

Mental Health Counselor

Mental Health Program

The Mental Health Program, led by Michelle Cox, MS, LPC, LMFT, RPT, is a cornerstone of SPSFNWA support services. Michelle’s expertise is available to our recipients and their children at no cost. This service is crucial for single-parent students, enhancing their well-being, helping them manage stress, and improving their academic performance. Michelle’s guidance also supports our recipient’s educational journey and fosters a healthier, more balanced life for their families.

Michelle is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Registered Play Therapist. She is trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), Theraplay Level 1, Trauma Play Foundational training and is a Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) Practitioner.

  • Individual Counseling
  • Play Therapy (Ages 3-12)
  • Adolescent Counseling (Ages 13-18)
  • Family Counseling

Other Supportive Services

SPSFNWA is proud to offer other key supportive services to our recipients. Our program is not just simply a check or financial support. We pride ourselves on offering well-rounded support to our single-parent families. However, with access to thousands of other non-profits, SPSFNWA ensures that our services do not duplicate those that can be accessed elsewhere, providing our recipients with unique and valuable support.

Programs and Services Included:

  • Access to computers, printing, and copying
  • Access to other community non-profits through referrals
  • Mental Health Counseling referrals
  • Box of Balloons – Birthday supplies for recipient families
  • Peddle it Forward – Donated bikes for recipient families
  • Career Development counseling, résumé, and interviewing guidance
  • Dental, eye care, and chiropractic services via referral
  • Donations throughout the year from various community resources
  • Empower Summit: A day-long professional development conference held each fall.
  • Financial planning
  • Legal Aid Event
  • Math and English Tutoring Referrals
  • Non-food pantry
  • Notary Services
  • Post-graduate development through SPSFNWA’s “GAP” (Graduate Advancement Plan) Program
  • WOWI: A Scientifically developed, objective assessment incorporating three dimensions to uncover the optimal career matches

For information about these services and referrals, please contact Beth McCarter, Administrative Specialist, at beth@spsfnwa.org

Additional Scholarship Funding

(*based on fund availability)

  • Back-to-school supplies and scholarships ($100/per child under the age of 18) in August and January.
  • Grade Point Average Scholarships
  • Named Scholarships (applications available in the Spring for an additional $1,000 scholarship)
  • Rental Deposit Assistance Scholarships*
  • Technology Assistance Scholarships*

Contact SPSFNWA if you have any questions regarding the application or the requirements for receiving a scholarship.

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