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Centus Counseling is a local non-profit counseling service championing physical, behavioral, and spiritual health of all people, including many low income and uninsured clients. Clinician Patti Schramm has an office at Wellshire. www.centus.org
Stephen Ministers are part of the ministry of care at Wellshire, providing one-on-one confidential support to those in need. While they do not provide professional counseling for mental illness, they are trained extensively to support caregivers and others in times of transition and stress. Contact [email protected] if you could use an impartial listening ear and dedicated prayerful encouragement.
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is a program committed to empowering individuals to identify, understand, and respond to those in mental health and substance abuse crises. Attend a full-day course offered by the Presbytery of Denver on November 17; go to www.denpres.org/events to register.
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention seeks to eliminate the loss of suicide through prevention programs, education about warning signs and risk factors, and support for survivors of suicide loss. www.afsp.org
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)The nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization, www.nami.org, includes educational tools, access to support, and suggestions for advocacy and involvement. Their faith and spirituality section includes an excellent guide called “31 Days, 31 Ways 2 Pray 4 Families.”
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Colorado Crisis Centers provides confidential and immediate help 24/7/365 through trained crisis counselors. Call 1-844-493-TALK (8255) or text TALK to 38255. Walk-In Crisis Service centers provide in-person support. www.ColoradoCrisisServices.org
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please call 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
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Don’t know where to start? Talk to a pastor:
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Jesus’ ministry was one of accompaniment, walking the path with those who struggle and those who celebrate, providing hope, and healing body, mind, and spirit. At Wellshire, we are aware that the struggle for mental health is a real one among us, taking many shapes and forms. A new ministry team looks forward to providing education, resources, and awareness to bring light into the darkness. Here are a few suggested resourcesif you or a loved one is facing mental illness.
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“You, LORD, hear the desire of the afflicted; you encourage them, and you listen to their cry.” – Psalm 10:17 (NIV)