our vision

Our Care & Support Ministry exists to glorify God by teaching God’s people the tools needed to: teach others to walk with God; to bring deep restoration to the brokenhearted; to receive and impart God’s intimate counsel; and to battle the spiritual darkness that holds people captive and prevents their complete freedom in Christ. 

Pastoral counseling

River Valley provides short-term Pastoral Counseling for people who attend River Valley.

Professional Counseling

River Valley works closely with various Professional Counselors in our community, some who work out of our staff offices.  For our Christian counselor referrals list, click here.

Marriage/wedding ministry

River Valley offers Pre-Marital Mentoring and Counseling as well as Wedding services.  For information please contact Rod Schaubroeck here.

care and support groups

We offer the following Support Groups that deal with real life issues such as healing our past hurts, breaking free from old patterns, help for co-dependency, setting boundaries in our relationships, etc:

River Valley Resources

  • Anna’s Ministry - Widow Support (60+) Anna's Ministry is for widows over the age of 60 who meet once a month for fellowship and encouragement. Meets at the Black Forest Restaurant. Second Thursday of every month, 11:00am. Contact Dana here with questions or register here.

  • Band of Brothers This men’s fellowship group is designed to challenge men to grow in their walk with God, to become stronger, more authentic disciples of Christ. We meet every first Saturday of the month at 7:30am at the Redwood Campus in Room R-112. Register here.

  • Cancer Support If you, or someone you know, is struggling with cancer, come join us in this ground-breaking group that focuses on support, information, and GOD’S presence, while ministering to cancer survivors, their loved-ones, care-givers, and more. We meet in room O-101 Downtown. Sundays 1-3:30pm. Contact Carol Meyer at 541-787-7834 with questions or register here.

  • Healing Past Hurts: Untying the Knots of the Heart Untying the Knots of the Heart is a small-group discipleship journey that God uses to help participants face their struggles, identify the root causes of their pain, and find new freedom & joy in Jesus Christ. This Biblical, 22-lesson process gives participants the tools and perspectives they need to heal and thrive again. Women can join at any time. Mondays 6:30-8:30pm, Starting Sept 8 - Aug 31, 2026. Please contact Diana Hankins at 909-904-3349 if you have questions. Register here.

  • Helping Hands Ministry For the elderly, disabled, widows, and single moms. Fill out the request form here.

  • Heart & Hands Quilting Ministry No experience necessary. If you can tie a knot, you can help make a quilt! Quilts are given to various organizations. We would love for you to join us! Meets in Rm E-101, Downtown Campus, Second & fourth Monday of Month, 9:00-12:00pm. Contact Trudy with questions: real5032@yahoo.com and register here.

  • Kindred Moms A place of grace, hospitality, and encouragement. Where Mom’s can flourish as they connect in intentional relationships with Jesus and one another.  We meet the last Saturday of every month from 10-11:30am in E-204 at the Downtown Campus. Child Care offered for ages 1-10 by request to kindredmomsrivervalley@gmail.com. Join anytime by registering here. Free to join - participants to purchase book from facilitator.

  • Men of Purity Men Of Purity: Defending Purity in a Pornographic Age is a Specialty Life Group focused on staying away from inappropriate material and thoughts. It will be a practical approach to Biblical accountability. 1st Sat of each month 9-10:30am, Starting Jan 4 - Dec 6 at the Redwood Campus Cafe.

  • LGBT Families/Friends Support Group Contact Adam and Renee here for more information.

  • Untangling Relationships Are you driven to be a people pleaser at the risk of damaging yourself emotionally? Do you seem to find yourself in relationships that lead to intense hurt, anger, guilt, and loneliness? Untangling Relationships is a support group that will help you identify the painful effects of codependency and the compulsion to help everyone and fix everything. ~ Men & Women meet separately ~ Mondays 6:30-8:00pm, Starting Sept 15 - Dec 1 at Downtown Cafe. Register here. Workbook can be purchased here.

  • Walking Through Grief is a group for women grieving the loss of a husband or partner. Together, we’ll journey through the faith-based book God Does His Best Work with Empty, exploring how God meets us in our emptiness and fills it in ways nothing else can. Led by RVC member Deb Acosta, who was widowed in December 2022, this group offers honest conversation, shared support, and encouragement as we navigate widowhood and the grieving process together. ~ Women Only ~ Wednesdays 6:30-8pm, Starting Oct 8 - Dec 3. Register here.

SUPPORT GROUPS (other Churches & organizations)

  • Celebrate Recovery Addiction Support Held at Parkway Christian Center. Anyone with a hurt, habit, or hangup is welcome to go to the Parkway Fellowship Hall on any Thursday at 6pm. If interested, contact Krista Wehking at (541) 244-0721.

  • Divorce Care Support Held at Parkway Christian Center. You can register here. Classes begin Feb 11. Call Parkway office for more info at (541) 479-2639.

  • Emotional Skills Group Hosted by Options of Southern Oregon. Attend in-person or via Zoom. Mondays @ 1pm @ Hillside Center or Zoom ID: 966 4444 5300 with Password: 361678. Wednesdays @ 1pm @ Hillside & Bryson Centers or Zoom ID: 914 4280 4754 with Password: 432424. Must be 18 or older. Call 541-476-2373 for more info.

  • Grief Share Find a local group here.

  • Pregnancy and/or Post Abortion Support Contact the Pregnancy Care Center at (541)-479-6264.

VISITATION

Would you like someone from our leadership team to visit a loved one in the hospital, or at home? Please contact Rod at 541 476-7761 or email Mandy by clicking here.