Bilingual International Assistant Services
Will Mattingly is a Licensed Professional Counselor with extensive experience in providing therapeutic services to individuals facing trauma and various clinical issues. Since June 2019, Will has worked with immigrant survivors at Bilingual International Assistant Services, offering over 150 face-to-face client hours and coordinating case-management services for multiple clients. At CarePoint Christian Counseling, Will has engaged with over 200 clients across more than 2500 hours of counseling, addressing issues such as depression and anxiety. Will has also served as a Teaching Assistant at Covenant Theological Seminary, overseeing student-led therapy groups and presenting on therapeutic practices. Will’s background includes an MA in Mental Health Counseling from Covenant Theological Seminary and a Bachelor's degree in Songwriting/Composition from Belmont University.
Bilingual International Assistant Services
Bilingual International Assistant Services is a not-for-profit 501 (C) (3) organization established in May, 2002 by stateless refugee women. Bilingual International was founded as a response to the unmet needs of foreign-born seniors who had limited ability in the English language, were unable to navigate the intricate system of care, and often voiced fear over their future and livelihood. In 2005, the agency began serving US-born older adults, who, despite knowledge of English, lacked knowledge of the system of care and resources. Poverty stricken, isolated seniors who were also home bound and frail sought our services to help them improve their living situations, overcome anxieties, and increase their ability to maintain community living. In 2016, Bilingual International welcomed two long-time partner agencies: the Center for Survivors of Torture and War Trauma and the Places for People Faith Team. These recent additions have enhanced the agency’s service portfolio – especially to refugees and survivors of state-sanctioned torture. Free of negative bias, we advocate for and encourage legislation that promotes statewide accessible, appropriate health and social services for under-served individuals and populations. Through our services and proven track record, we not only live our mission – we go beyond expectations to help our elderly and foreign-born communities.