Gap to Growth Program

Masters Level interns providing FREE mental health therapy services. Growing the next generation of mental health counselors while bridging the gap for those needing mental health counseling services.

We are so excited to share our Gap to Growth Program.

As you may be aware, the demand for skilled mental health counselors in our communities has not decreased. We are passionately working to bridge that gap!

Through our Gap to Growth program, our aim is to provide quality training to masters level counseling students while providing needed mental health therapy services in our community. These services are provided at NO COST and students are supervised by a seasoned licensed clinician.

If you are interested in making an appointment or have questions, you can call 515-233-1699 or email admin@ccsames.org

Meet our 2024-2025 Interns

Goals

Goal CCS was formed to provide quality mental health services to all individuals, regardless of insurance. As a 501(C)3 Charitable Organization, the framework is there to meet and expand this mission. Our current goal is to utilize master's levels counseling students to provide no-cost mental health therapy services to individuals while they are on wait lists for ongoing mental health therapy. Not only does this meet the needs of our community, but also helps build the next generation of mental health professionals.

Mission

Our mission is to help individuals and families maximize their potential by providing the highest quality therapy services while simultaneously preparing highly qualified clinicians in the field of mental health therapy.

Vision

Our vision is to be seen as a sought after placement for interns as well as a highly regarded short term resource for individuals needing mental health therapy services.

Values

We are committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse, equitable, and informed environment for mental health services and internship placements.We embrace and celebrate the uniqueness of every individual. We strive to create a safe and welcoming space where all clients and interns, regardless of their race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or background, are valued, respected, and supported.

How the Program works

FAQ’s

  • Currently intern services are only provided in person at our downtown office.

    Abbie sees CCJ clients at the CCJ office on Wednesday afternoons.

  • Scheduling can be done by calling 515-233-1699 or using the client portal.

  • Services are Mon-Fri during business hours

  • No, you can refer yourself or have a referral.

  • You can email Kristten Buttermore, Executive Director with referrals.

  • Interns can be he for as little as 3 months up to a year.

  • We will be opening intern applications in January 2025 for summer 2025 and fall 2025.