Mental Health First Aid is managed by the National Council for Behavioral Health. More information can be found at the MHFA homepage here. Mental Health First Aid and Youth Mental Health First Aid are each 8 hour trainings that give people great skills to help people who might be going through a mental health crisis. …
What is SBIRT? While SBIRT is often something that health professionals are trained it, it can be extremely beneficial for faith leaders to have this training as well. It helps you know what questions to ask so that you know if and when to refer someone for treatment. SAMHSA has a lot different SBIRT trainings …
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The National Suicide Prevention Hotline: +1 1-800-273-(TALK)/+1 1-800-273-8255 Crisis Text line: Send SMS to 741-741
This resource is a general suicide prevention resource for faith leaders. On the Action Alliance’ Faith Hope Life Campaign Webpage, there are specific resources for various faiths.
This is a website working to help end the stigma about mental health and provide resources and helpful tips to do this
Rev. Dr. Chris Haughee has written a wonderful resource for churches. “Bruised Reeds and Smoldering Wicks” is an 8-week study on the intersections between the science of adversity in childhood (ACEs), trauma, and ministry. Suitable for individuals exploring how their faith and the science of brain development, toxic stress, and spiritual formation are connected, this …
According to growingleaders.com, “Growing Leaders is a non-profit organization that partners with schools, colleges, athletic depats. and organizations to develop today’s emerging generation of leaders.”
– There are many free resources available
– Habitudes Youth Ministry Curriculum (There is a cost for the Youth Ministry Programs.)
According to alivetothrive.focusonthefamily.com, Alive to Thrive’s “purpose is to equip you—parents, teachers, and pastors—to help your kids pursue healthy lives and develop resilience in response to difficult times.” This is a suicide prevention program. This is a Christian-based program.
