Serving, supporting, succeeding together
Welcome to Life Way Services, serving Caroline County, Virginia and vicinity. This is where your personal and family journey to a better life begins. Come and experience our award-winning counseling services and how we're committed to quality support. Join us as we grow and succeed together. We're glad you're here to be a part of our story.
OUR SERVICES
Court Approved Co-Parenting Classes
Whether court ordered or voluntary, Life Way Services’ certified 4-hour life-altering parent/co-parent class provide proven strategies to support parents, grandparents, guardians, and caregivers while strengthening family relationships. The class assists parents in understanding how to utilize parenting techniques that can modify challenging child and teen behaviors. Lastly, this class addresses the use of positive social interactions as well as healthy social boundaries. Parents are able to apply what they learn.
Family Reunification Services
Family Reunification services supports the process of returning a child to his or her family of origin following a period of separation, placement in foster care, or other out of home placement. The process is supported by a team of service providers who collaborate in order to provide the best support services for the family’s unique needs. Service plans with goals and objectives are utilized to help guide the client towards safe and healthy visits with the family.
Peer Recovery Services
Regardless of your stage of recovery, Life Way Services is equipped with licensed Peer Recovery Specialist certified by the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS) standing by to assist you in your personal recovery journey forward; you are no longer alone, we understand and we care by providing critical resources and accountability milestones for optimal progress and success.
Supervised Visitation
Life Way Services supervised visitation accommodates for a safe place for children to engage with their parent while being observed by a third-party professional Visitation Monitor. Supervised visitation assists in preventing long term separation of children from a parent that courts are monitoring or to allow for (re) introductions to a parent that has been estranged or absent from the child’s life. Life Way Services is a nationally recognized program conducted by the Family and Children’s Counselling Services, Inc, and is Virginia’s most comprehensive training program and recognized by Virginia law. Our supervisors are highly qualified, professional, and friendly during this unique time for both parents but most importantly for the sake of the child(ren). Life Way Services also provide safe exchange services to make transitions as peaceful as possible.
Domestic Violence Group Classes
Evidence Based Wraparound Services
LWS offer court ordered and voluntary domestic violence 24 week in-person and virtual group classes for both male and females offenders. Our approach to DV classes focuses primarily on healing and transformation forward to end the patterns of behavior that enacts violent actions. Our curriculum challenges students to self examine past traumas, core values, and deep rooted views of healthy relationships.
Evidence-based wraparound group services is a team-based, individualized approach to providing support for youth and families with complex needs. LWS uses a structured, collaborative process to develop and implement personalized care plans that address specific needs and goals, drawing on both research-backed interventions and the unique strengths of the individual and their family.
Antonio O. Clinkscales,
M.Div., RCPRS, CPE
Recognizing his passion to instruct, Antonio pursued
certifications in several counselling areas of expertise, Masters of Divinity, Registered Certified Peer Recovery Specialist, and Certified Parent Educator, to fulfill his gifting to educate and elevate those experiencing difficult times in their lives; believing that wholeness is obtainable. Antonio spent his entire adult career to public service which exemplifies his years of success in positively impacting and shaping lives. Antonio assembled the industry's best experts to assist in achieving the mission of serving, supporting, and succeeding.
Committed to your well-being
At Life Way Services, we pride ourselves on our adaptability and commitment to excellence in every aspect of our counseling. Explore our offerings and discover how we can contribute to your personal and family success.
"Life Way Services provided exceptional support and guidance during a difficult time of transition. I highly recommend their compassionate and professional services."
Shauntell Morrison
Contact us
Location
268 N Main Street
Bowling Green, VA 22427
804-406-9040