Ecumenical Center for Religion and Health

“A draft of the 990 was provided to the executive staff of the center. The staff delivered a copy to each director. The staff and board of directors reviewed the 990 prior to electronic submission.”

“The executive committee reviews all conflicts of interest disclosures and reports to the full board of trustees any actions that may be necessary regarding potential conflict of interest.”

“A subcommittee of the board of trustees recommends the salary for the executive director for approval by the full board.”

“The executive director recommends the salary of key employees to the board of trustees for approval. The executive director has authority to set non- key employee salaries.”

“Documents are available for review at the centers's offices. Also, annual financial information is available online at the center's website. Also , documents are expected to be sent to guidestar which is a database of financial information regarding non profit organizations.”

“The mission of the ecumenical center is to maintain a center for religious and spiritual emphasis, in partnership with the study and practice of the healing arts; to conduct a program wholly ecumenical and universal in scope, which is in every respect charitable, benevolent, religious and educational; and to engage in teaching, ministry, counseling and research in allied fields of religion and health.”

“Volunteers serve in the office and are active on the board of directors. In addition, volunteers help in fund raising activites.”

“Clinical: the center offers professional help and hope in a caring atmosphere. Counselors and educators recognize that the body, mind and spirit are interrelated. The counselors and educators are people of personal faith with an openness and understanding of other faith expressions, trained to incorporate, when requested, the understanding and traditions of the client's individual beliefs in the growing and healing process. Fee adjustments are available based on personal financial need and available funding. The counseling services have received grants to assist in treating children, military personnel (including veterans and their families), and victims of domestic abuse. The center provides many services and opportunities, including neurofeedback, eye movement desensitization reprocessing (emdr), and clergy wellness conversations, along with an expressive therapuetic arts program that incorporates art, poetry, and music. Satellite locations at alamo heights united methodist church, christ episcopal church in san antonio, and schertz united methodist church allow the center to bring its services to a wider population, particularly those who might have difficulty traveling to its main office. The number of participants served was approximately 1,400. The total number of counselor visits during 2014 was approximately 8,400.”