Resources Archive
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
(800) 273-8255 273-(TALK)
Georgia Crisis and Access Line
(800) 715-4225
NAMI Georgia
https://www.namiga.org/georgia
Crisis Text Line
Sometimes, we experience, ahealth crisis that is dire and immediate. Like calling 911 for an ambulance, resources are available to help persons who are needing immediate support and care. The following are hot lines, email and text where supportive, caring, knowledgeable persons are available to help.
Archived Articles
Suicide prevention is possible. As we learn how to see the warning, signs and address them, we can bring Hope to the tragedy of the current epidemic of suicide.
Grief is both personal and universal.
This six-week support group is designed to be a safe space for people to travel together through the rocky terrain of grief. The intent is to provide a safe place in which people can experience social/emotional support through sharing their personal stories and learn more about th
Two offerings to read and discuss KAY Warren's book: CHOOSE JOY
Pray, remember connect with God, preparing the hope and healing of Christmas
STEP OUT AND SPEAK UP SUICIDE PREVENTION WALK IN PIEDMONT PARK NOVEMBER 2 at 2pm, gather at 130 in the Meadow. PEOPLE OF FAITH UNITING AGAINST SUICIDE.
Evening Yoga led by Ann Strader
Thursdays, October 2 - 30 (5 Weeks)
530 - 630 pm Room C208
In this class, we will use our breath to come our minds, move and strengthen our bodies through stretching exercises and end of each class in prayer
Join KIND: 30 days doing acts of KINDNESS..
Research shows that acts of kindness improve the mood and emotional well-being of both the receiver and the giver.
August 17, Starting at 10am with events throughout the day, David Magee will talk about the challenges our students face related to mental health and substances
Thursday, February 20th 6:30-8pm – The Loft
Title: Raising Resilience: Parenting Anxious Kids to Bravery Workshop with Young Families
Program description: Parenting is hard enough, but navigating the push-pull of supporting anxious kids makes it that much more challenging. Knowing when to encourage your child to face their fears and when to help them rest and recuperate often leaves parents
feeling completely stuck. Join us as Marti Munford, clinical mental health therapist, sheds light on the formation of anxiety in kids and the powerful ways to bust it. With humor (because how can you parent without it?) and compassion, we'll discuss parental
patterns that enable anxiety and engage tools that help break the cycle.
Programming for Parents (recommended for parents of children through 5th grade)
prumc.org/events
“Anything that’s human is mentionable, and anything that is mentionable can be more manageable. When we can talk about our feelings, they become less overwhelming, less upsetting, and less scary. The people we trust with that important talk can help us know that we are not alone.” ― Fred Rogers
Archived Videos
Rev. Mace Hall interviews Betsy Stephenson about her 22 year old son's suicide. Betsy rips the bandaid off the topic of suicide with her raw candor re: its affects on her, her family and the community.
Kay Warren, co-founder of Saddleback Church talks openly about the suicide of her son.
Pathways to Peace: Dr. Cathy Snapp, UGA Director of Behavioral Health and Professor at UGA Medical School discusses the neural-science explaining health spiritual practices and emotional well-being
The Challenges and the Blessings of raising a special needs child can lead to self-medication to escape the difficult reality. But with deep love and faith recovery and transformation are possible.
