The Church and Mental Health

• Sanctuary Mental Health Ministries – Offers courses, films, and other resources to help churches engage in mental health conversations, including specific content for Catholics and grief support after suicide. They provide free, faith-based tools to create a supportive environment for those struggling with mental.
• Spiritual First Aid Church Mental Health Toolkit – A biblically and trauma-informed toolkit that equips churches with evidence-based mental health resources, focusing on issues like anxiety, depression, grief, and burnout. It’s free and provides over 30 actionable tools​.
• Fresh Hope for Mental Health – This ministry provides peer-led support groups for those living with mental health challenges. They offer coaching, group resources, and training for church leaders to help bridge the gap between mental health diagnoses and living well through faith​.
• Pathways to Promise – Offers mental health resources designed to help faith communities engage with and support individuals facing mental health challenges. They provide training and educational materials for churches and faith leaders, promoting mental health awareness while addressing the stigma associated with mental illness in religious contexts.
• Anthem of Hope – A Christian mental health organization dedicated to providing support for individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, addiction, and suicide. They offer live chat support, resources, and a community of hope for those in need of mental health guidance from a Christian perspective.
• Churches That Heal – Founded by Dr. Henry Cloud, this platform provides a digital toolkit for churches to better address mental health issues through biblical principles combined with psychological expertise. It includes resources for pastors, church leaders, and congregants.
• Mind and Soul Foundation – Focuses on exploring the intersection of Christianity and mental health. They offer articles, multimedia resources, and a directory of events aimed at fostering a better understanding of mental health within the church community.
• Mental Health Grace Alliance – This organization offers Christian mental health recovery programs, including support groups and self-help tools, combining faith with mental health practices.
• Share the Struggle – A Christian platform that provides faith-based mental health support through coaching, support groups, and educational resources.
• Christian Mental Health Initiative (CMHI) – CMHI focuses on increasing mental health literacy and support in Christian communities through education and resources.

Depression and the Church

• Lighthouse Network – Offers a Christian perspective on the types of depression and integrates faith with mental health treatment. It emphasizes the importance of addressing the body, mind, and spirit to effectively manage depression.
• Christian Counseling & Educational Foundation (CCEF) – A detailed video resource about how churches can support individuals suffering from depression and anxiety through biblical counseling and community.

Healing Church Trauma and Spiritual Abuse

• Trauma Healing Institute – Provides Bible-based resources and small group programs designed to facilitate trauma recovery within a church setting. They offer free resources and tools for churches and individuals to process trauma effectively, with a focus on emotional and spiritual healing.
• Trauma Informed Churches – This organization educates churches on how to become safe spaces for trauma survivors, offering guidance on addressing various forms of trauma, including neglect, abuse, and domestic violence. They also provide specific training for church leaders.
• National Association for Christian Recovery (NACR) – NACR helps churches become safer places for those struggling with emotional, mental, and spiritual challenges. They provide resources related to recovery from trauma, addiction, and emotional health.
• REBOOT Recovery – A faith-based organization offering peer-led trauma recovery courses. They focus on providing accessible healing resources, particularly for veterans, first responders, and anyone struggling with trauma or emotional distress.
• The Allender Center – This organization offers counseling, training, and community for those recovering from trauma, including spiritual or church-related harm. They emphasize understanding trauma through both a biblical and psychological lens.
• Church Clarity – Church Clarity is a transparency-focused platform that allows people to evaluate churches based on their policies and treatment of marginalized communities. This resource helps individuals navigate church spaces and recover from harmful experiences by providing clarity on a church’s beliefs and practices.

The Church and Pornography

• Pure Desire Ministries – Focused on healing from sexual addiction and related issues, this ministry provides resources for individuals and groups within the church. They emphasize the importance of community support and mental health in the recovery process.
• Sexual Integrity Initiative – Focused on promoting sexual integrity in the church, this initiative provides resources, training, and information to help churches address issues related to sexual behavior and addiction.
• Integrity Restored – A resource focused on helping individuals and families recover from the impacts of pornography. It offers educational materials and support from a Christian perspective, promoting sexual integrity.