Sound Mind Counseling

11/16/2025

11/15/2025

I love this quote I found recently. As a mom with a child on the spectrum I know the meltdowns can be overwhelming and intense, but it’s not their choice. Shower with Love❤️

11/12/2025

Sound Mind Counseling is proud to work with veterans and their families. Thank you for your service!

11/09/2025

It’s hard to imagine taking care of yourself when you can’t afford to feed your children. These words hold a truth that too many families live every day.
When survival becomes the priority, self-care isn’t a luxury — it’s often an impossibility.
As a community that believes in whole wellbeing, we can’t ignore the link between nourishment, dignity, and mental health. Taking care of our neighbors means ensuring every parent has the resources to feed their family, and every child has access to healthy meals and hope. And we are so thankful to live in a state where our governor is fighting to make sure people receive the help they need.

If you or someone you know is struggling to be able to give themselves care, we offer complimentary wellness offerings such as a gentle yoga class (Saturdays at 11am - donation based), a quarterly free yoga nidra meditation in the salt cave (see our events page), a Friday yoga class free to Veterans and First Responders, and a Sliding Scale Massage on the 2nd Saturday of each month generously offered by LMT Dylan Sumpter. We also host a free monthly Women's Circle in the Studio on the first Wednesday of each month.

Together we can help everyone feel whole and nourished. Reach out. You are welcome here!

10/30/2025

SNAP Together: Help Fight Hunger in Our Community

Want to help? Call 606-437-1240 (Mon–Fri, 10AM–4PM) to learn how to get involved!

Thousands of people in our community rely on SNAP benefits, and many need help putting food on the table.
Up to 1 in 4 residents in our area count on these resources.

SNAP Together is a regional effort to make a difference! Mountain Top Media is donating $15,000 per month in radio, TV, and social media to make this the biggest food drive our region has ever seen. The effort includes live events, a 24/7 multimedia campaign, news coverage, and more all coordinated with the East Kentucky Dream Center, who will make sure every donation reaches those who need it most.

Here’s how anyone can get involved:
• Be a drop-off location
• Spread the word - share posts, flyers, and promos
• Donate items directly

Every contribution counts, and together we can make a real difference in our community. Let’s come together and show our neighbors that no one should go hungry.

10/30/2025

It's hard to heal when you're hungry.

Maslow explains that we can't meet our psychological needs until our basic needs are met.

The majority of my clients are currently facing food insecurity due to reduced SNAP benefits, rising grocery costs, government shutdowns, and other financial pressures.

To support our community, SMC has created a Grocery Support Fund that provides grocery gift cards directly to clients who need them, including:

SNAP recipients
Active-duty military families
Federal employees impacted by government shutdowns

This is a mutual aid effort, not a charity, and donations are used exclusively for grocery support. Funds are tracked separately from business income and are not tied to therapy services in any way. Participation in the fund is completely voluntary, confidential, and has no effect on clinical services or the therapeutic relationship. Cards are distributed while funds last.

Your contribution helps provide grocery gift cards to clients in need. 100% of donations go directly to grocery support.

Ways to Donate

Venmo: (note “Grocery Support”)

Ivy Pay / Card Payment: Use your phone number to pay securely — please private message your phone number and the amount you would like to donate

Cash: Accepted in person at our office

Mailed-in Gift Cards: Please message us first for our mailing address

10/29/2025

10/28/2025

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10/27/2025

10/27/2025

As we approach November 1, and the incredibly high probability of Kentuckians not having access to their SNAP/EBT benefits, I've compiled a list of resources that will hopefully be of benefit.

Martin County:
- Appalachia Reach Out (606-298-7470; 2596 Rockcastle Rd, Inez) Open Wednesday 10 am to 2 pm to Martin County residents
- Inez First Baptist Food Pantry (In-person): Martin County Cooperative Extension Service Farmers Market Shed (9 Holy St. Inez)
- His Place Food Pantry (606-298-7263; 1632 Tug River Road, Inez) Open 3rd Saturday of each month, 10 am to 2 pm
- Helping Hands Food Pantry (71 Beauty Road, Beauty)

Johnson County:
- 12 Baskets Pantry at First Church of God (606-789-4263; 205 8th Street Paintsville)
- Highland Church of Christ Food Pantry (821 Euclid Ave Paintsville)

Floyd County:
- Auxier Food Pantry (606-886-0709; 21 S River Street, Auxier)
- Big Creek Missions (Wheelwright)
- God's Appalachian Partnership (90 Big Bridge Road, McDowell; 606-377-0332)
- Heaven Harvest Food Pantry (606-226-2035; 3524 Ky 122 Printer)
- Jacob's Ladder (606-874-9859; 22 Main Street, Allen)
- Middle Creek Community Food Pantry (606-886-3606; KY 114, next to Middle Creek Fire Dept.)
- Prater Creek Food Pantry (606-794-7945; Mare Creek Road Stanville)
- Sisters of Hope Community Outreach and Disaster Relief (606-371-0754; Main Street, Garrett)
- St. Vincent's Mission Food Pantry (606-886-2513; 6369 KY Rt 404 David)

Pike County:
- Big Sandy Area Community Action Program (606-432-2775; 478 Town Mountain Rd, Pikeville) Perishable food giveaways, schedule varies
- East Kentucky Dream Center (606-766-3434; 463 Hambley Blvd, Pikeville; 160 W Russell Street, Elkhorn) Hot meals served, food boxes, delivery options
- Faith Life Market (606-794-7373; 130 Division Street, Pikeville) Free lunch every other Tuesday
- Grace Fellowship Community Kitchen (606-437-7244; 115 Wolford Street, Pikeville) Food giveaways, hot meals Thursday and Monday 11 am to 1 pm
- Jubilee Christian Assembly Food Pantry (606-437-0292; 1978 S Mayo Trail, Pikeville) Monthly food give aways
- Thankful Hearts (606-437-6221; 648 Adams Road Pikeville, KY) Perishable food giveaways and hot meals

Magoffin County:
- Water Into Wine Food Pantry (606-349-6301; 5083 Middle Fork Road, Suite B, Salyersville) Emergency rations
- Saint Luke's Food Pantry (606-349-5320; 1221 Parkway Drive Salyersville)
- New Bethel Assembly of God (606-349-7843; 643 Burning Fork Road Salyersville) Update: This is no longer a pantry, as of earlier this year

Lawrence County:
- God's Food Pantry (606-638-9571; 107 Southland Drive Louisa)
- Fallsburg Tabernacle Church (606-483-1206; 6011 North Highway 3, Louisa)
- First Baptist Church of Louisa (606-638-4861; 301 West Pike Street, Louisa)
- Facing Hunger Foodbank (304-523-6029; 1327 7th Ave Huntington, WV) Mobile food bank, locations on their page
- Lawrence County Food Bank (17727 Highway 32, Blaine)

Perry County:
- Lotts Creek Community Pantry (606-233-0626; 5837 Lotts Creek Road Hazard)

Knott County:
- Knott County Community Food Bank (606-785-3322; 125 Main Street West Hindman)
- Saltlick Food Pantry (606-785-3229)

Please add any additional information (or corrections) below.

***Also, those of us fortunate enough to be able to continue purchasing groceries, need to support our small, locally owned, "Mom and Pop" style stores whenever possible. These are owned by our friends, neighbors, and family. They're the ones that jump in to help the community when it is in need, because they are part of the community.***