ANXIETY, DEPRESSION & SUICIDE
YOU ARE NOT ALONE
As a church, we are dedicated to growing in the likeness of Jesus in all aspects of our lives.
This commitment extends beyond just our spiritual well-being to encompass our emotional and mental health as well.
Discussions around mental health can often feel overwhelming or unclear, but one truth remains constant: God designed our minds, and there is nothing we experience that falls beyond His reach or compassion.
We trust that the following resources will support you in understanding your mental health and guide you toward living a life that reflects Jesus’ love and grace.
Get in Touch
If you feel like you are struggling or would like someone to talk to, our pastoral staff would love to sit down with you.
While we are not licensed counselors, we would be happy to listen, process with you, and provide biblical advice on whatever you are walking through.
We are also able to refer you to several trusted counselors and resources that will help you continue the journey to healing.
If you would like to set up a meeting with our staff, get in touch with us.
* If you are concerned about a loved one or friend who is having suicidal thoughts and needs immediate help, click here.
Help Lines, Counselors & More
SUICIDE HOTLINE
You can call, text, or chat online, and they have English and Spanish resources.
HELP LINES
Local Police (Non-Emergency)
Santa Rosa Beach 850-892-8186
Panama City Beach 850-233-5000
Destin 850-651-7400
Freeport 850-892-8111
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
(800) 273-8255
Nacional de Prevencion del Suicidio
(888) 628-9454
Crisis Text Line
Text 741-741
Substance and Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration National Helpline
(800) 784-2433
CONCERNED LOVED ONES
If a loved one is concerned, they can take someone to a local emergency room or call Lakeview Mobile Response at 866.517.7766, and a counselor will come to them.
Developmentally Disabled & Special Needs Services
Agency for Persons with Disabilities
Assists people who have developmental disabilities and their families in Florida. Also aids in identifying the needs of people with developmental disabilities for supports and services.
160 Government Street
Suite 412
Pensacola, Florida 32502
850-595-8351
866-273-2273
www.apdcares.org
Great Gains Behavioral Solutions, LLC
Provides applied behavioral analysis, intensive educational and behavioral services, school-based behavioral delays. Serve children and adolescents diagnosed with Autism spectrum disorders, down syndrome, ADHD, PDD-NOS, behavior problems, and any other developmental disorders or delays
171 State Hwy 83 Unit A101
Defuniak Springs, Florida 32433
850-585-9189 or 850-865-0159
850-951-0898 (fax)
greatgainsaba.com
EMERGENCY HEALTH PROVIDERS
Mobile Response Team:
The MRT provides round the clock intervention and support to people who are managing a behavioral or mental health crisis. The team partners with local law enforcement, schools, emergency rooms and provides to support people in need during traumatic events. The team is at-the-ready to provide a response within 60 minutes via telephone triage or face-to-face crisis response. Basic demographic and history information is needed to dispatch a team. MRT also provides after-care to ensure a smooth transition to the appropriate support services.
The three goals of this team are:
1. Reduce trauma
2. Prevent unnecessary hospitalizations
3. Divert individuals from emergency departments or the juvenile justice/criminal system.
Support is provided to youth, adults, and families who are showing signs of mental health issues that pose a threat to stability within the home, school or community, including but not limited to: anger, self-injury, school problems, suicidal or homicidal thoughts or behavior, extreme parent/child conflict, seeing or hearing things, and depression or anxiety.
In a crisis situation, it’s important for our partners to know who to call. There are two options:
1. Call the MRT when: a person is experiencing a behavioral health crisis and willing to seek assistance; a person is expressing suicidal thoughts; a person is experiencing severe stress that results in a significant decline in functioning. The number to call is 866-517-7766.
2. Call 911 when: a person has attempted or is in immediate risk of attempting/completing suicide; a person is at immediate risk for aggression, violence or has committed a crime; a person is in need of medical attention.
The Lakeview Center Mobile Response Team (MRT) is just one more way we are helping people throughout life’s journey. To learn more about the service, call Autumn Shearman, director of emergency services, at 850-281-3514.
Crisis Stabilization Units (Hospitalization/Baker Act)
Emerald Coast Behavioral Hospital
Age specific acute psychiatric inpatient services in a structured, safe and nurturing environment. Services for children ages 4+ may be available.
Accept Medicaid, Medicare, Tricare, Aetna, Beacon, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Humana, United Behavioral Health.
1940 Harrison Avenue
Panama City, Florida 32405
850-763-0017
emeraldcoastbehavioral.com
Baptist Healthcare Behavioral Medicine Center
Acute psychiatric inpatient crisis stabilization services. Most major insurance plans are accepted.
1101 West Moreno Street
Pensacola, FL 32501
850-469-5811
www.ebaptisthealthcare.org
Life management Center
Crisis stabilization unit serving children and adolescents for acute psychiatric inpatient services.
525 East 15th Street
Panama City, FL 32405
850-522-4485
www.lmccares.org
To Write Love on Her Arms
To Write Love on Her Arms is a wonderful organization with a website chock full of resources for individuals experiencing depression and suicidal thoughts.
LOCAL COUNSELORS
We partner with several counselors in the middle Tennessee area. If you are wanting to see a licensed therapist, we recommend any of the following:
KARDIA COUNSELING CENTER
Contact: Catherine Story
Phone: 509-301-0476
Email: Cjstory68@gmail.com
Website: kardiacollective.com
MARCIA BUTCHER COUNSELING
Contact: Marcia Butcher
Phone: 850-842-8777
Email: marciabutchercounseling@gmail.com
Website: marciabutcher.com
EMERALD COAST THERAPEUTICS
Contact: Lori Manning
Phone: 850-679-5985
Email: lori@emeraldcoasttherapeutics.com
Website: emeraldcoasttherapeutics.com
Contact: Sarah Canterbury
Phone: 850-270-3212
Email: sarah@emeraldcoasttherapeutics.com
Website: emeraldcoasttherapeutics.com
FIND A THERAPIST
Psychology Today has published a list of counselors all around the country, and if you’re looking for help in your local area or for a family member or friend, click the link below…
Sermons
RESOURCES
Books
We recommend these terrific reading choices:
Breathing & Relaxation
Here are a few videos to try out for the practice of deep breathing relaxation:
Overwhelm & Grounding
Here are a few videos to help with the feelings of being overwhelmed.
Rhythm & Sleep
To establish a healthy relationship and rhythm with sleep, try this:
Articles
Christian Reflections on Mental Illness
“Across the world millions of people struggle with the pain of a mental illness diagnosis. I am a biblical counselor and have walked with many people down the dark, hard road of responding to these problems.” Read more about Christian Reflections on Mental Illness…
Mental Illness: 7 Practices for Ministering Well - Even if You’re Not A Mental Health Professional
“When I was 14 years old, my family was forced to reconcile reality with a long-held collective delusion. Mom had always been quirky, preoccupied, fragile.” Read more about Mental Illness: 7 Practices for Ministering Well…
Podcasts
APPS
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