A VOICE OF HOPE

Isaac Deas pours his heart and soul into helping others.

He provides counseling to people dealing with anger management, substance abuse, sexual abuse, and marital issues. One of his favorite aspects of his job is working with troubled youth and shaping their lives in a positive manner. Many are referred to him by the Juvenile Justice Department. To say Isaac makes an impact would be an understatement.

“In some cases, after I’ve finished counseling a child, they come back and visit just to let me know they’re doing okay. Others have convinced their friends to come to me. I have two rules: I give them respect and I want it back, and I’m not going to lie to them so I don’t want them to lie to me.” people trust me and respect me enough to open

On the last Friday of each month, Isaac takes a group of children and teenagers on a tour of the Lake County Jail, where they interact with juveniles who are incarcerated.

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“I’m not trying to scare them,” he says. “Some of the teenagers in jail are facing 10 to 15 years in prison. It has an impact when these inmates talk to the kids about avoiding a life of crime. And seeing the inside of a jail will make them think twice about doing something bad when they’re

Isaac equally cherishes his role as interfaith chaplain of Cornerstone Hospice. He provides a listening ear to patients experiencing end-of-life issues, as well as their caregivers who often experience stress and grief.

“Caregivers no longer have a life. I educate them about taking care of themselves so they can rest and recuperate.”

He also helps patients create wills and trusts through a program called Five Wishes.

“People think of Hospice as a place to die. It’s so much more than that. We help them make sure their affairs are in order and helping their family members through the grieving process.”

Deas Consulting LLC is located at 385 W. Alfred St. in Tavares. For more information, call 352.406.1264 or visit www.deasconsulting.com.

K. WADE FOSTER, M.D. PHD ANGELO AYAR, M.D.