Upward Call Counseling Services

Upward Call Counseling Services Read more about us below or visit our website at www.upwardcall.org. We provide services from our offices at locations in Lancaster & Lebanon, PA counties.
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Upward Call Counseling Services is a professional Christian counseling agency providing services at multiple locations throughout Lancaster and Lebanon Counties in Central PA. Upward Call Counseling Services {also operating as Shepherd's Touch} is a Christian Counseling agency offering counseling and education to strengthen marriages, families and individual lives. We have counselors available who specialize in the areas of addiction, eating disorders, cutting, victims of abuse, anxiety, depression, grief, OCD and post traumatic stress disorder. We welcome families, couples, single parents, step-families, and those divorced, widowed, or engaged to be married. We help to resolve issues and conflicts and teach tools to maximize any relationship. We provide counseling for marriages, families, and individuals. We respect each person where he or she is emotionally, relationally, and spiritually. We work with each individual to reach his or her goals for counseling. We value Scripture, prayer, and trusting relationships as integral components in the counseling process. We believe that Christ-centered counseling can help bring healing, holiness, and wholeness to wounded lives and relationships. We strive to make our services available to all. In addition to fees for service, we accept insurance, and sponsorship by the individual's church, employer, or others with an interest in the client. Our Compassionate Care Fund helps clients receive counseling on a sliding fee scale. For more information on our Compassionate Care Fund visit our website: https://www.upwardcall.org/compassionate-care-fund

IT'S THE FINAL DAY OF FAITHFUL GIVE! 🥳 We’d Love To Have You Join Us TONIGHT for Faithful Give’s Grand Finale Celebratio...
10/21/2025

IT'S THE FINAL DAY OF FAITHFUL GIVE! 🥳 We’d Love To Have You Join Us TONIGHT for Faithful Give’s Grand Finale Celebration!

Bring the whole family out for an evening of celebration including featuring free food, bounce house, strolling magician, face painting, balloon animals, nine-hole mini-golf, and more!

FAITHFUL GIVE CELEBRATION
Tuesday, October 21st | 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
DOVE Westgate Church | 1755 W. Main Street | Ephrata, PA 17522

Come for some or part of the evening, cheer on Upward Call and other Kingdom-causes participating in these three days of giving, and let’s give thanks to God for His goodness and provision together!

There's still time to maximize your support of our ministry, by donating here: https://faithfulgive.org/cause/upward-call-counseling-services/

God bless you! 🙏

IT'S DAY TWO OF FAITHFUL GIVE! 🥳There's still time for you to maximize and multiply your support of the ministry of Upwa...
10/20/2025

IT'S DAY TWO OF FAITHFUL GIVE! 🥳There's still time for you to maximize and multiply your support of the ministry of Upward Call! Simply click on the link below and 100% of funds received will go towards our Compassionate Care Program, which provides professional, Christ-centered counseling to those who otherwise would not be able to afford it.

We believe every individual, couple, and family deserves a chance to experience healing, holiness, and wholeness through the counseling process, regardless of their ability to pay for services, and your support helps to make that possible!

Thank you for your generosity and for your prayers as we serve these precious clients with love, care, and compassion. May God bless you abundantly! 🙏

:: Make your donation here : https://faithfulgive.org/cause/upward-call-counseling-services

:: Click here to learn more about our Compassionate Care Program: https://www.upwardcall.org/ccp

IT'S FAITHFUL GIVE KICK-OFF DAY! 🥳You can maximize your support of our ministry by donating to Upward Call through this ...
10/19/2025

IT'S FAITHFUL GIVE KICK-OFF DAY! 🥳You can maximize your support of our ministry by donating to Upward Call through this year's Faithful Give!

Will you help up reach our fundraising goal of $10,000?

100% of all funds raised through over these next incredible three days will go towards our Compassionate Care Program, which helps provide professional Christ-centered mental health services to those who cannot afford them.

:: To learn more about our Compassionate Care Program, visit www.upwardcall.org/ccp

:: Make your donation by visiting our Faithful Give profile: www.faithfulgive.org/cause/upward-call-counseling-services

Thank you for your generosity and may God abundantly bless you! 🙏

YOU'RE INVITED! We would love to have you join us at the grand finale of this year's Faithful Give, THIS Tuesday, Octobe...
10/18/2025

YOU'RE INVITED!

We would love to have you join us at the grand finale of this year's Faithful Give, THIS Tuesday, October 21st, from 5-8 PM at DOVE Westgate Church in Ephrata (1755 W. Main Street, Ephrata)! 🥳

Bring your whole family for a celebration featuring free food, bounce houses, a strolling magician, face painting, balloon animals, a 9-hole mini-golf, and more!

Come for some or part of the evening, learn more about Upward Call and the other Kingdom-causes participating in these three days of giving, and let's give thanks to God for His goodness together!

Don't forget to maximize your support of Upward Call by donating any time between this Sunday, October 19th, and Tuesday, October 21st by visiting www.faithfulgive.org/cause/upward-call-counseling-services

We are truly grateful!

Upward Call Counseling Services is delighted to announce that we will be partnering with this year's Faithful Give: Lanc...
10/13/2025

Upward Call Counseling Services is delighted to announce that we will be partnering with this year's Faithful Give: Lancaster's three days of giving for over 100 faith-based causes!

We have set a fundraising goal of $10,000, all of which will go towards our Compassionate Care Program, which provides counseling services for those who cannot otherwise afford them.

By donating on our Faithful Give profile page between October 19th-21st, you can MULTIPLY and MAXIMIZE your gift to our ministry, and help make a difference in the lives of the precious clients we serve.

For more information, visit www.upwardcall.org/events

To learn more about our Compassionate Care Program, visit www.upwardcall.org/ccp

Thank you and may God bless you for your support! 🙏

Upward Call was founded in 1996 by Bob Weaver, who had a heart for the Plain community, a thrust we continue to maintain. Shepherd’s Touch was founded in 1992 by Dr. James E. Johnson and was birthed out of a church, The Worship Center, with a heart to reach various congregations. The new organizat...

As we approach the end of 2024, we are excited to share how God has continued to use Upward Call to help, "restore hope ...
12/09/2024

As we approach the end of 2024, we are excited to share how God has continued to use Upward Call to help, "restore hope for the future" for those who come through our doors for counseling services. Please take a moment and read a year-end update from our Executive Director, Patricia Wright.

We are so grateful to those who have faithfully supported the work of this ministry over the years and look forward to seeing what is in store for Upward Call in 2025. To God be the glory!

www.upwardcall.org

TODAY IS A MOST EXTRAORDINARY DAY!Join us for Lancaster's biggest day of giving as we participate in this year's EXTRAOR...
11/22/2024

TODAY IS A MOST EXTRAORDINARY DAY!

Join us for Lancaster's biggest day of giving as we participate in this year's EXTRAORDINARY GIVE!

​Every dollar donated today, November 22nd, will be added to a pool fund of over $500,000, which will maximize your contribution and go an EXTRA long way in making a difference, especially for a smaller organization like ours!

At Upward Call, we believe Christ-centered counseling can help bring healing, holiness, and wholeness to wounded lives and relationships.

100% of all donations received will go towards our Compassionate Care Program, which provides financial assistance for those who cannot afford counseling.

Click here for all the details and to make a donation:
https://www.extragive.org/organizations/upward-call

If you would prefer to give directly to Upward Call visit https://www.upwardcall.org/donate

GOD BLESS YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

SAVE THE DATE :: FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22NDWe're excited, once again, to be participating in this year's ExtraGive, Lancaster...
10/25/2024

SAVE THE DATE :: FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22ND

We're excited, once again, to be participating in this year's ExtraGive, Lancaster's largest day of giving!

​Save the date for Friday, November 22nd, and join us as we aim to hit our goal of raising $10,000, all of which will go towards funding our Compassionate Care Program, which helps to provide counseling services for those who cannot otherwise afford it.

​More details to come...mark your calendars!

https://www.extragive.org/organizations/upward-call

Tomorrow is the Big Day! Join us for Lancaster's biggest day of giving tomorrow, November 17th, as we participate in the...
11/16/2023

Tomorrow is the Big Day!

Join us for Lancaster's biggest day of giving tomorrow, November 17th, as we participate in the EXTRAORDINARY GIVE!

​Every dollar donated on November 17th will be STRETCHED by more than $500,000 in pool funds! Your generosity will go an EXTRA long way, especially for a smaller organization like ours!

At Upward Call, we believe Christ-centered counseling can help bring healing, holiness, and wholeness to wounded lives and relationships.

100% of all donations received will go towards our Compassionate Care Program, which provides financial assistance for those who cannot afford counseling.

Click here for all the details and to make a donation:
https://www.extragive.org/organizations/upward-call

If you would prefer to give directly to Upward Call visit https://www.upwardcall.org/donate

GOD BLESS YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

I’m ready to support Upward Call Counseling Services on November 17, 2023 during ExtraGive. Learn more about Upward Call Counseling Services and all the other organizations participating in ExtraGive.

SAVE THE DATE :: FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 17THWe're excited to be participating in this year's Extra Give, Lancaster's largest d...
10/20/2023

SAVE THE DATE :: FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 17TH

We're excited to be participating in this year's Extra Give, Lancaster's largest day of giving!

​Save the date for Friday, November 17th, and join Upward Call as we aim to hit our goal of raising $10,000, all of which will go towards funding our Compassionate Care Program, which helps provides counseling services for those who cannot otherwise afford it.

​More details to come...mark your calendars!

From all of us at Upward Call, HAPPY NEW YEAR!Click on the link below for a special year-end message from our Executive ...
12/31/2022

From all of us at Upward Call, HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Click on the link below for a special year-end message from our Executive Director. We pray you and your families have a wonderful and blessed New Year! 🥳

https://www.upwardcall.org/year-end-update

Address

2394 New Holland Pike
Leola, PA
17601

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 8pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 8pm
Friday 9am - 12pm

Telephone

+17176564834

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Upward Call Counseling Services {also operating as Shepherd's Touch} is a Christian Counseling agency offering counseling and education to strengthen marriages, families and individual lives. Read more about us below or visit our website at www.upwardcall.org. We provide services from our offices at four locations in Lancaster County – Lancaster, Lititz, New Holland, and Ronks. We have counselors available who specialize in the areas of addiction, eating disorders, cutting, victims of abuse, anxiety, depression, grief, OCD and post traumatic stress disorder. We welcome families, couples, single parents, step-families, and those divorced, widowed, or engaged to be married. We help to resolve issues and conflicts and teach tools to maximize any relationship. We provide counseling for marriages, families, and individuals. We respect each person where he or she is emotionally, relationally, and spiritually. We work with each individual to reach his or her goals for counseling. We value Scripture, prayer, and trusting relationships as integral components in the counseling process. We believe that Christ-centered counseling can help bring healing, holiness, and wholeness to wounded lives and relationships. We strive to make our services available to all. In addition to fees for service, we accept insurance, and sponsorship by the individual's church, employer, or others with an interest in the client. Our Compassionate Care Fund helps clients receive counseling on a sliding fee scale.For more information on our Compassionate Care Fund visit our website: http://upwardcall.org/ccf.html