You're not alone.
As a church, we are committed to becoming like Jesus in every area of our life. This includes not only our spiritual lives, but our emotional and mental lives as well.
The conversation around mental health can be confusing and intimidating, but one thing we know for sure: God created our minds, and there is nothing that we walk through that is outside the scope of His power and care.
We hope the following resources can help you learn more about your mental health and how you can live a life that glorifies Jesus.
YOUR FIRST STEP
If you feel like you are struggling or would like someone to talk to, our pastoral staff would love to sit down with you. While we are not licensed counselors, we would be happy to listen, process with you, and provide biblical advice on whatever you are walking through.
We are also able to refer you to several trusted counselors and resources that will help you continue the journey to healing.
If you would like to set up a meeting with our staff, click below.
If you are concerned about a loved one or friend who is having suicidal thoughts and needs immediate help, CLICK HERE to view resources such as public free Help Lines and a conversation guide.
LOCAL COUNSELORS
TRUSTED HELP
We partner with several counselors in the middle Tennessee area. If you are wanting to see a licensed therapist, we recommend any of the following:
NOT ALONE
A SERIES ON MENTAL HEALTH
READING RESOURCES
If you are looking for books that will help you understand God’s view of your mental health, check these out!
BOOKS
Dr. Henry Cloud & John Townsend
Emotionally Healthy Spirituality
Peter Scazzero
Dr. Caroline Leaf
Dr. Caroline Leaf
My Name is Hope: Anxiety, Depression, and Life After Melancholy
John Mark Comer
Katie Davis Majors
Healing the Wounded Heart: The Heartache of Sexual Abuse and the Hope of Transformation
Dan B. Allender
Following Jesus: Finding Your Way Home in the Age of Anxiety
Henri J.M. Nouwen
Struck Down but Not Destroyed: Living Faithfully with Anxiety
Pierce Taylor Hibbs
Curt Thompson
ARTICLES
TEACHING RESOURCES
HELP LINES
Local Police
(Non-Emergency)
Spring Hill: (931) 486-2632
Columbia: (931) 388-2727
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
(800) 273-8255
Crisis Text Line
741-741
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (Options for Deaf and Hard of Hearing)
For TTY Users: Use your preferred relay service or dial 711 then 1-800-273-8255
Nacional de Prevención del Suicidio
(888) 628-9454
National Hopeline Network
(800) 784-2433
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration National Helpline
(800) 662-4357
ImAlive Online Crisis
imalive.org
CONVERSATION GUIDE
Conversations around mental health can be difficult to navigate, and one particularly heavy conversation you may have with someone is around the topic of suicide.
Because of this, we want you to be as resourced as possible should you find yourself in a conversation with someone that you suspect or who overtly informs you that they may attempt to take their own life.