Our Mental Health Ministry shares the conviction that it is possible to live well in spite of having a mental health challenge because of the hope there is in Christ.
In many churches, intentionally or unintentionally, the overriding emphasis is on “victorious Christian living,” with the basic assumption that real Christians don’t have problems– or at least not crippling, persistent problems that prayer won’t cure. This is in direct contradiction to what Jesus said: “Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world” (John 16:33).
– Troubled Minds, by Amy Simpson
We utilize a collection of resources to provide simple, innovative and grace-filled mental health solutions and community support to come alongside those experiencing a personal journey with depression, anxiety, or bi-polar. Our mental health ministry is not meant to replace counseling, therapy or medicine, but rather to come alongside with the hope and grace of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
The following Chicagoland Christian Counseling Practices are seeing existing and new patients via phone, video, and in-person:
Harris Clinical Group— https://www.harrisclinicalgroup.com/
Meier Clinics— https://www.meierclinics.com/
Pneuma Counseling— https://pneumachicago.com/
Siv Counseling— https://www.sivconsultation.com/
Spring Tree Counseling— https://www.springtreecounseling.com/
Abide – Bible Sleep & Meditation App
Soultime – Christian Meditation App
Dwell – Bible Study & Devotional App
YouVersion – Bible Study & Devotional App
- CALL 988 or 800-273-TALK (8255) to access the National Mental Health Crisis & Suicide Prevention Lifeline
- Thresholds Support Calls: Illinois residents wanting to speak to a mental health care professional can text the word “TALK” to 552020 (or “HABLAR” to 552020 for Spanish). They will receive a follow-up text asking for their first name and zip code, and the information will be used to connect them with a health care professional in their area. Residents who text the hotline will get a call from a licensed counselor within 24 hours.
FREE Mental Health Blogs/Articles
https://mentalhealthgracealliance.org/christian-mental-health
https://keyministry.org/mhblogarchive/
FREE Mental Health Educational Guides (in English & Spanish)
https://mentalhealthgracealliance.org/free-educational-guides
FREE Mental Health downloadable/printable 3-Day & 5-Day Devotionals
https://mentalhealthgracealliance.org/free-devotionals
Mental Health General Resource Websites
Workshops
Welcome to True Friendship Book Club!
What is true friendship? Can it even be defined? Together we will read aloud and discuss each chapter of True Friendship by Vaughan Roberts and discover what true friendship really looks like. In just a few short weeks, we will be one step closer to becoming a truer friend and fostering truer friendships in our lives.
Book Club Schedule
Sundays 1-2PM | Jan 18 – Feb 22 | Room 301
This book is available on Amazon or wherever books are sold. It will also be available for $5 to purchase (with cash only) at meetings but is not necessary to participate in the read aloud or discussion. Registration is FREE and opens on Dec 18th!
Seminars
Welcome to the “Mental Health Toolkit”
Seminar Series!
This mental health seminar is here to guide you through the practice of building your very own mental health toolkit. Each week we will walk through five unique mental health topics: Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, Childhood Trauma, and Grief & Loss. While this series is not meant to replace your need for a one-on-one professional counselor, we do hope and pray that you will take in what the counselors/therapists in this series have to share and allow God to guide you through the next steps of your mental health journey.
Support Groups
Our Support Groups utilize Mental Health Grace Alliance, a collection of resources providing simple, innovative and grace-filled mental health solutions and community support for those experiencing a personal journey with depression, anxiety, or bi-polar.
Participants begin by taking part in either Living Grace, a 16-week curriculum for adults of all ages, or Redefine Grace, a 10-week curriculum for youth and college-aged students. Once the curriculum has been completed participants are encouraged to join a peer-to-peer Thrive group. The Redefine Grace, Living Grace, and Thrive curriculum is available to purchase or download for free here: https://mentalhealthgracealliance.org/free-resources.
Please note: If you are specifically looking for family or child/teen support, please go directly to https://mentalhealthgracealliance.org/family-grace-group-locations for family resources or to find and join a family group. The Family Grace curriculum is available to purchase or download for free here https://mentalhealthgracealliance.org/free-resources.
Living Grace
All Adults
Sundays | 1PM | Room 301A
Redefine Grace
Youth & College-Age Students
Date TBD | Time TBD | Room TBD
Thrive
All Adults
Sundays | 1PM | Room 301B
Leadership
Elizabeth Wade
Elizabeth serves as the Director of Disability Ministries. She is a Liberty University graduate with a degree in Special Education and the goal of better sharing God’s story and the hope of the gospel with those of all abilities. She loves to incorporate her love of music, languages, travel, literature, and games into an immersive learning experience.
For questions and concerns please contact elizabeth.wade@moodychurch.org.
