Why your church needs a mental health ministry

Did you know that according to the Centers for Disease Control, nearly half of all adults will experience mental illness in their lifetime?

It’s true—which means there’s a good portion of your congregation who is or will be affected by mental health challenges.

And with the pandemic, social distancing, isolation, and numerous changes and loss, many people have experienced an increase in depression and anxiety.

The reality is, many people try walking through mental health struggles alone, without the support of family, friends, mental health professionals, and support groups.

A common belief is that the local church is the best place to find the right kind of support.

But in all honesty... most churches aren’t equipped to help individuals and families find the support and healing they need.

Pastor, that’s why we want to give you an opportunity to get this amazing resource that will help you better understand how to love and support people who live with mental illness.

With the Hope for Mental Health Starter Kit, developed by Kay Warren and the Mental Health team at Saddleback Church, you can start building a mental health ministry at your church... starting today.

Learn more about what’s inside the Hope for Mental Health Starter Kit, HERE.

This kit will help you:

Implement an effective and comprehensive mental health ministry at your church
Tear down the barriers that prevent churches from discussing mental illness
Provide your leaders with basic education about common mental illnesses
Discuss mental illness in age-appropriate ways

The good news is this: There is hope.

Mental illness isn’t just real and common, it is treatable.

But no one gets better alone.