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Program resources and community links
Feeling hopeless? Please reach out to a trained counselor for immediate support.
U.S.: Call the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or CLICK HERE TO CHAT
International: Visit findahelpline.com to search by country
FIND A THERAPIST
Christian Care Connect (by AACC)Â – Find Christian counselors, coaches, and clinics
Psychology Today – Powerful search tool for therapists and support with a variety of filters
Suicide Survivor Support Groups (by AFSP)Â – Find a support group near you
Sunshine Behavioral Health Directory – Find free treatment resources near you
TruCircle – Find a Black therapist near you
CALL FOR HELP
Crisis Text Line Text HOME to 741741
Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-799-7233 / Online Chat
International Helplines Visit findahelpline.com to search by country
Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Call 988 / Online Chat
Related Links
Anchor International provides the following links to help support your search for mental health resources. Organizations listed do not represent an affilitation with Anchor International.
Black & BIPOC Community
Asian American Psychological Association – Research, professional practice, education, and policy
Asian Mental Health Collective – Find a therapist and connect to resources
Black Men’s Health Project – Developing culturally competent strategies to improve health outcomes for Black men
Black Mental Health Alliance – Education, training, and referrals
Black Mental Wellness – Culturally sensitive resources related to Black mental health
Bridges – Stigma-free hub for Asian Pacific Islander South Asian Americans (APISA) to seek culturally-responsive care
The Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation – Erasing the stigma around mental health issues in the African American community
Project Lotus – Adressing mental health stigma in Asian-American communities
Safe Black Space – Creating opportunities for Black people to heal and thrive
The Steve Fund – Supporting mental and emotional health for young people of color
TES: Black Experiences – Free resources for teaching mental wellness
Therapy for Black Girls – Encouraging the mental wellness of Black women and girls
Therapy for Black Men – Understanding that strength still needs support
TruCircle – Find a Black therapist near you
Children & Teens
Online Course: Caring for Teens God’s Way – by Light University
Online Course: Childhood Trauma & Abuse – by Light University
Free activities for teachers and parents – by Mentally Health Schools
Daily video tips for biblical parenting – by Good Enough Parent
Christian Ministries
National organizations
PODCASTS, PDFS, and BLOGS
PODCASTS
Mental Health and the Church – The Psych Monologues with Dr. Ray Mitsch
PDF DOWNLOADS
Compassion in Action: A Guide for Faith Communities Serving People Experiencing Mental Illness
Mental Health Overview: A reference to the most common disorders and treaments
Start-up Guide: How to launch a mental health support group
BLOGS
Cornerstone Christian Counseling – Blog on mental health and relationships
Simply Satisfied by Amanda Filler – Blog on faith, family, and food to nourish and heal the body
Southwest Counseling Associates – Blog on mental health and relationships
Spanish & Hispanic (Recursos en Español)
suicide prevention & training
Living Works – Empowering people to save lives from suicide
Mental Health First Aid – Identify. Understand. Respond.
QPR Institute – Three steps to help prevent suicide
Soul Shop – Faith-based suicide prevention training
Sources of Strength – Empowering youth to prevent suicide
Yellow Ribbon – Suicide prevention training
... AND MORE
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP)
Brain Injury Association of America
Heartbeat Survivors After Suicide
NHA Behavioral Health – Veterans Resources
Rape Assistance & Awareness (The Blue Bench)
Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration
COLORADO
Anchor International – Christ-centered support groups for mental wellness
Colorado Crisis Services 1-844-493-8255 / Text TALK to 38255
Minority Mental Health Resources – List of local resources posted July 2020
Safe2Tell Colorado – Anonymously report anything that threatens you or others
Program Resources
Group facilitators: All program resources are now located in our community portal. Please contact us to create your account.
Our Partners
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