Need Immediate Help?
If you or someone you love is in imminent danger, call 911 for crisis intervention or wellness check.
24/7 hotlines available for call or text if you or a family member is in a behavioral health crisis:
- Suicide & Crisis Lifeline - Call 988 for free, confidential, 24/7 crisis services for those facing mental health struggles, emotional distress, alcohol or drug use concerns, or just need someone to talk to, their caring counselors are here for you
- Mental Health Support - Text 494949 for 24/7 anonymous talk with a dedicated SoulMedic or chat online by clicking here
Mental Wellness | Ministry
We recognize that mental health challenges can affect each of us at some point in life, including our relationship with God and others. The Mental Wellness Ministry is a church-wide effort to build bridges of understanding, acceptance, and compassion to embrace anyone facing the struggles and storms of life.
We strive to encourage, equip and empower individuals to live a faith filled life through programs that offer awareness and education of the issues, assistance in connecting individuals and families to church and community resources, and support through church-based community groups.
Our ultimate goal is to assist everyone to seek optimal mental wellness, contact Phil Johnson at [email protected] for more information
We strive to encourage, equip and empower individuals to live a faith filled life through programs that offer awareness and education of the issues, assistance in connecting individuals and families to church and community resources, and support through church-based community groups.
Our ultimate goal is to assist everyone to seek optimal mental wellness, contact Phil Johnson at [email protected] for more information
Mental Wellness Events
3RD ANNUAL INDIANA MENTAL HEALTH SUMMIT - TUESDAY, MAY 19TH
Featuring a keynote conversation with Zak Williams—mental health advocate and son of the beloved Robin Williams.
The Indiana Mental Health Summit will bring together professionals, advocates, and community members to address the critical issues related to mental health in northeast Indiana. The Summit will include workshops, panel discussions, and networking opportunities aimed at exploring innovative solutions to our community’s mental health challenges.
Featuring a keynote conversation with Zak Williams—mental health advocate and son of the beloved Robin Williams.
The Indiana Mental Health Summit will bring together professionals, advocates, and community members to address the critical issues related to mental health in northeast Indiana. The Summit will include workshops, panel discussions, and networking opportunities aimed at exploring innovative solutions to our community’s mental health challenges.
Which resources are right for me?
SUPPORT GROUPS:
CR: Local faith-based recovery groups for hurts, hang-ups, and habits.
HOPE for the Family of an Addict: Supports families of loved ones struggling with addiction, founded from a place of shared experience and peer-connection.
Stillwater Hospice: Fort Wayne-area grief support center offering free peer groups and one-on-one bereavement support after the loss of a loved one.
Jennifer's Harbour: Fort Wayne based ministry offering faith-inspired support, coaching, and community for women who’ve experienced domestic or sexual violence
MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES:
National Alliance on Mental Illness: Focused on reducing stigma and offering support and education for individuals and families affected by mental illness
Look Up: Online resource offering 24/7 chat/text support and educational tool-kits to help individuals, families, and faith communities navigate mental health and faith intersections
Mental Health America: Free screenings, advocacy, education, and peer-support services to promote emotional wellness in northeast Indiana
Stop Suicide: Raises awareness, educates, and coordinates programs aimed at preventing suicide in Allen County and beyond
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:
Help & Hope: A resource offering strategies for building resilience and maintaining mental wellness, grounded in both psychological insight and Christian hope. Read here.
Finding Hope: A compact guide designed to help individuals and their support networks navigate emotional and spiritual healing after loss, offering practical steps and faith-centered encouragement. Read here.