Charles Hill LPC, Executive Director
Chuck has been a therapist in the Big Rapids and Greenville areas for several years. He received his Bachelor’s degree from Central Michigan University and is a graduate of Grand Rapids Theological Seminary with a Master of Art in counseling and seminary studies. Strengths and Interests: marriage and family; post-traumatic stress disorder.
Lisa Briggs, Administrator, Billing and Insurance Specialist
Lisa Briggs is a single mother of six with professional experience in the medical field, educational systems, medical billing and coding, insurance and authorizations, finance, and executive support. She is detail-oriented, dependable, and passionate about helping others through her work and community service. She is deeply committed to her faith, growing in her walk with Jesus, and sharing His love with others while caring for those around her.
Marlene Jones, Front Desk Receptionist
Marlene Jones, is married to, Zachary. Marlene enjoys the beauty of the outdoors that the Lord provides every day. She loves to read, ride bikes, go for boat rides and spend time with her pets. Marlene has a compassionate and servant’s heart and loves to help others.
Karen Mack, Front Desk Receptionist
Karen Mack is married to her husband, Dennis, and together they have one adult child and two beloved grandchildren, whom she loves to spend time with. She finds joy in the beauty of Michigan’s outdoors and is passionate about reading and studying God’s Word. Karen is a devoted woman of prayer who faithfully seeks to follow the Lord’s guidance. She strives to see the good in others and has a heart to help others discover the love of Jesus and the hope He brings.
Wendy Baty, Ed. Sp., LPC
Wendy received her Bachelors degree in psychology from Grand Valley State University in 1995. She earned her Masters degree in counseling psychology from Western Michigan University in 1999 and her Educational Specialist in Mental Health in Schools from the University of Missouri in 2016. Wendy has spent the last 25 years working with adolescents in a school setting. Strength and Interests: tween, teen and young adult counseling, treating anxiety disorders and depression.
Cara Burk, LPC
Cara earned her Bachelors of Applied Arts in Recreation Therapy (1998) and Masters of Counseling (1998) at Central Michigan University. Cara has worked in the school setting as well as inpatient, outpatient and residential settings with a wide array of mental health clients over the course of her career. Her focus and interests are in teens, women’s issues, relationships, transitions, abuse and trauma. She also believes it is an honor to walk alongside her clients in their journey toward personal growth and healing.
Jeff Hill, LPC
Jeff has been a licensed counselor for over 10 years. He received his Bachelor’s degree from Appalachian Bible College and is a graduate of Liberty University with a Master’s in Professional Counseling. Strengths and Interests: marriage and family, domestic violence, abuse, relationships, mental health and the Bible.
Jamie Murray, LMSW
Jamie Murray is a fully licensed social worker in Michigan with more than 15 years of experience and has been with Community Hope Christian Counseling Center since 2015. While she values her own relationship with God, she believes that faith is a personal choice and journey. Her therapeutic strengths include treating anxiety, depression, and trauma-related symptoms, as well as supporting individuals in healing from abuse and toxic relationships, with a focus on offering hope and healing in a safe, supportive space.
Julie Ford, LMSW
Julie has been a clinical master social worker for 20 years. Her experience includes 6 years as a clinical therapist at Carson City Health Network and 15 years as a clinical medical social worker for local home care agencies. Strengths and interests: Individual counseling for depression, anxiety, grief, aging gracefully, and persons with chronic medical illnesses.
Ed Ford, LMSW
Ed Ford is a Clinical Social Worker since 1985. He has his BSW from Western Michigan University and his MSW from Michigan State University. He has worked in the areas of abuse/neglect, trauma recovery, child welfare, adoptions, foster care, divorce adjustment, and running groups. He has experience in mental health services with toddlers, adolescents, adults and families and addictions. He has worked in Inpatient Psychiatric and outpatient settings doing individual, group therapies. He worked In Alaska for the Veterans Health Administration for 6 years and currently is a therapist for Veterans in Mid-Michigan.
Starr VanHoose, Jail Groups Instructor
Starr graduated from Michigan State University in 2003 with a Bachelor’s of Science in psychology. She has been providing intensive out-patient therapy groups for inmates within the Montcalm County Jail for several years. Starr has a passion for helping those who struggle with addiction.
Darcia Kelley, Payroll Specialist
Darcia Kelley is married to her husband Brad. They have four adult children and ten grandchildren to enjoy. Darcia received her Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from Aquinas College and her Master’s Degree in Management from Cornerstone University. She spent her career in various opportunities in the business field and taught part time for 20 years in the business department at Montcalm Community College. She has five years experience as the Director of Community Hope and enjoys working with the staff here. She volunteers time at Greenville Community Church and doing what she can to help others find the Hope they get when having a personal relationship with Jesus.