You Do Not Have to Navigate This Alone
Whether you are personally struggling, supporting someone you love, or leading a community that wants to do better, help is available. The resources below are drawn from the back matter of Healing Without Shame and are offered here as a starting point, not a finish line. Please reach out to a licensed mental health professional if you or someone you know is in need of care.
MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT
Finding Professional Care
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
Helpline: 1-800-950-NAMI (6264). Education, advocacy, and support for individuals and families affected by mental illness.
Mental Health America
Screening tools, resources, and connection to local mental health services.
Psychology Today Therapist Finder
Searchable directory of licensed therapists, including filters for faith-based care.
Open Path Collective
Affordable therapy for individuals, couples, and families ($30–$80 per session).
FAITH-BASED RESOURCES
Faith and Mental Health
American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC)
Directory of Christian counselors and mental health resources for individuals and churches.
Focus on the Family Counseling
1-855-771-HELP (4357). Free consultation and referral to Christian counselors.
The Allender Center
Resources and training for trauma-informed, faith-integrated care.
Mental Health Grace Alliance
Church-based mental health programs, leader training, and congregational support resources.
Fresh Hope for Mental Health
Peer-to-peer support groups for people living with mental health challenges, designed for church communities.
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