Purpose
Antioch believes mental and emotional health are integral to whole-person discipleship and flourishing. This fund exists to help remove financial barriers to licensed counseling and therapy for those within our church. It is designed as a short-term bridge, providing access to care during a season of need, not as an ongoing or indefinite subsidy. Whenever possible, individuals are encouraged to pursue sustainable, long-term care solutions beyond this support.
Eligibility
- Who can request support:
- Those within the Antioch community and under pastoral care within House Church.
- This fund is not available to the general public.
- What qualifies:
- Licensed counseling and therapy services
- Psychologist
- Psychiatrist
- What does not qualify:
- Medications or prescription costs
- Inpatient or residential treatment
- Coaching (life, business, etc.)
- Non-licensed or alternative modalities
Note: Pastoral care and spiritual direction are available through Antioch at no cost and are not funded through this pathway.
Insurance-First Rule
Before any funding is approved, the requestor will need to confirm one of the following:
- Insurance has been verified and the provider is out-of-network or not covered, OR
- The individual is uninsured, OR
- The copay / out-of-pocket cost has been confirmed and is the amount being requested for support
This ensures Antioch funds are used where they are most needed and do not replace available insurance coverage.
Sliding-Scale Requirement
Please confirm one of the following:
- The provider does not offer a sliding-scale rate, OR
- A sliding-scale rate was offered but remains a financial hardship
- Whenever possible, reduced provider rates should be utilized before Antioch funds are applied.
Standard Structure
- Up to 12 sessions or up to $500 total (whichever limit is reached first)
- Valid for 90 days from approval
Extensions:
- Not automatic
- Require new intake + re-approval
- Extension requests will need to include a brief note from the provider on progress and continued need.
Annual Cap (per individual):
- $1,000 or 24 sessions total (whichever limit is reached first) within a rolling 12-month period
Financial Administration
- All approved funds are distributed as reimbursements to the requestor, not paid directly to providers.
- Reimbursement requirements:
- Receipts must be submitted and include:
- Provider name
- Date(s) of session(s)
- Amount paid per session
- Only completed sessions are eligible for reimbursement
- Reimbursements apply only to sessions that:
- Fall within the approved number of sessions and dollar amount
- Occur within the 90-day approval window
- Receipts must be submitted and include:
- Processing:
- Reimbursements are issued monthly after receipts are submitted
- Requests should be submitted within 30 days of each session
Confidentiality
All requests are handled with strict confidentiality.
Information is limited to:
- Blake
- Second approver
- Payment administrator
Details are not shared with the broader team or communicated publicly.