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Program resources and community links
Feeling hopeless? Please reach out to a trained counselor for immediate support.
Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 or CHAT NOW
FIND A THERAPIST
Christian Care Connect (by AACC) – 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) – 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
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255 / Online Chat
Crisis Text Line Text HOME to 741741
Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-799-7233 / Online Chat
LGBTQ+ Youth Support (The Trevor Project) 1-866-488-7386 / Text START to 678678 / Online Chat
Transgender Crisis Line 1-877-565-8860
Veterans Crisis Line 1-800-273-8255, Press 1 / Text 838255 / Online Chat
Program Resources
FACILITATOR TRAINING
ANCHOR
FEARLESS
SESSION 1:
- Gottman Feeling Wheel (pdf)
- Wellness Wheel (pdf)
- Wellness Wheel Coloring Sheet (pdf)
SESSION 2:
- “Me Map” Template (pdf)
SESSION 3:
- Fight Flight Freeze – A Guide to Anxiety for Kids (video)
- Fight Flight Freeze – Anxiety Explained for Teens (video)
SESSION 4:
- Guided meditations for teens (audio)
- Coloring pages and mandalas – set of 8 (pdf)
- Free mindfulness apps: Abide | Calm | Headspace | Recenter with Christ | Soulspace
SESSION 5:
- Self-Care Worksheet (pdf)
- Self-Care Calendar (pdf)
SESSION 6:
- Boundary Scenarios (pdf)
SESSION 7:
- Wellness Team Worksheet (pdf)
- Mood Matters: Describing Depression (video)
- What is Depression? – Helen M. Farrell (video)
FIERCE LOVE
OVERCOME
Community Links
My Quiet Cave provides the following links to help support your search for mental health resources. Organizations listed do not represent an affilitation with My Quiet Cave.
Black & BIPOC Community Resources
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
Christian Ministries
Gender & Sexuality
The Trevor Project – Suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for LGBTQ young people
Trans Lifeline – Connecting trans people to community, support, and resources
Posture Shift – Resources for pastors, parents, and all who care for LGBT+ people
Psychology Today – Search for therapists and treatment with a variety of filters, including gender and sexuality
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
Colorado Crisis Services 1-844-493-8255 / Text TALK to 38255
Minority Mental Health Resources – List of local resources posted July 2020
My Quiet Cave – Christ-centered support groups for mental wellness
Safe2Tell Colorado – Anonymously report anything that threatens you or others
Project Faith
My Quiet Cave is collaborating with Project Helping to inspire faith communities to support mental wellness through meaningful volunteer experiences. Sign up today as an individual or small group!
Our Partners
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