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

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

What is a peer facilitator, and how do I become one?

Required for all new facilitators: Facilitator Interest Form

How do I create my account?

How do I get started in My Quiet Cave Online?

How do I complete my facilitator training?

How do I access facilitator and participant workbooks?

Gottman Feeling Wheel

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)

Gottman Feeling Wheel

Gottman Feeling Wheel

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

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

American Association of Christian Counselors

Celebrate Recovery

Fresh Hope for Mental Health

Grace Alliance

Hope for Mental Health

My Counselor Online

My Quiet Cave

Sanctuary Mental Health Ministries

Soul Shop

Thirst Living Waters Fund

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

American Association of Christian Counselors

Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)

National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)

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

Alianza de la Gracia (Grace Alliance)

HelpAdvisor: Salud Mental de los Hispanos

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

Alzheimer’s Association

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP)

Brain Injury Association of America

Heartbeat Survivors After Suicide

Man Therapy

NHA Behavioral Health – Veterans Resources

National Center for PTSD

Rape Assistance & Awareness (The Blue Bench)

Self Harm: Signs & Causes

Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration

To Write Love on Her Arms

United Way

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

Yellow Ribbon Suicide Prevention Program