Resources

Help is Always Nearby

I have met many mental health warriors along the way. You can find their contact information, books, and training opportunities below.

I would love to hear your story and pray with you. Contact me and let’s turn the page on suicide together.

Counseling/Ministry/Support

• Nephros Ministries — Biblical, emotional healing, prayer sessions to those that struggle with depression, or have lost someone to suicide
• TheDentedFender.com — Using What is Broken to Boldly Shine
• Evelyn Leite, MHR, LPC — Addiction, mental health, and grief counseling, via telephone, Facebook, public speaking, and groups

Books

• When Saints Sing the Blues: Understanding Depression through the Lives of Job, Naomi, Paul, and Others, by Brenda Poinsett
• 30 Days of Hope for Dealing with Depression, by Brenda Poinsett
• Hope Prevails: Insights From a Doctor’s Personal Journey Through Depression, by Dr. Michelle Bengtson
• Hope Prevails Bible Study, by Dr. Michelle Bengtson
• Breaking Anxiety’s Grip: How to Reclaim the Peace God Promise, by Dr. Michelle Bengtson
• Signs of His Presence: Experiencing God’s Comfort in Times of Suffering, by Luann Mire and Patti Richter

Training

• A Center for Training and Restoration
• Fire Fighter Behavioral Health Alliance — Mission is to collaborate, develop and implement behavioral health awareness, prevention, intervention, and post-crisis strategies to provide firefighters with an easily accessible and confidential source of information.
• Question. Persuade. Refer. Gatekeeper and Facilitator Training — Three steps anyone can learn to help prevent suicide.
• National Alliance on Mental Illness — The nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness.
• The Recovery Villiage — The Recovery Village Columbus Drug and Alcohol Rehab, offers comprehensive addiction treatment, including detox and inpatient rehab, led by specialists with heart and know-how.
• Drug Rehab — We provide information, resources, and treatment for people battling addiction and related conditions. Our mission is to equip patients and families with the best information, resources and tools to overcome addiction and pursue lifelong recovery.
• Adapt For Life— We help young people lead healthy lives and become mentally fit. We visit schools to talk with students about mental health, teach them important life skills, and offer resources they can use to help themselves and others.