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Resources & Tips

Resources for healing and everyday care

Healing can involve learning new skills, understanding your experiences, and knowing where to turn for support. These resources are offered for education and encouragement. They do not replace therapy, medical care, or emergency services.

Everyday mental-health tips

  • Check in with yourself.

    Name what you are feeling, notice where you feel it in your body, and consider what you need today.

  • Take one manageable step.

    When life feels overwhelming, choose one task you can complete rather than trying to solve everything at once.

  • Notice patterns without judging yourself.

    A brief record of your mood, sleep, stressors, and coping strategies can help you see what is changing.

  • Reach out.

    Connection with someone you trust can be part of caring for your mental health.

Faith and healing

For clients who want faith to be part of their healing, prayer, scripture reflection, and honest conversations about God can provide space for hope and meaning. You are welcome to bring questions, anger, grief, or struggles with faith into counseling. You do not have to hide those experiences or arrive with an answer.

  • Psalm 34:18

    God’s nearness in heartbreak

  • Matthew 11:28–30

    Rest for the weary

  • Psalm 46:1

    Refuge in trouble

Community resources

Living Waters Youth

Living Waters Youth provides supportive programs and resources for young parents and families impacted by the foster-care system.

Visit Living Waters Youth(opens in a new tab)

Trusted outside resources

Crisis and immediate support

Christian Counseling NFP does not provide emergency or 24-hour crisis services. If you are in immediate danger, call 911. For mental-health or emotional crisis support, call or text 988 or visit the 988 Lifeline (opens in a new tab).

Please do not use email for emergencies.

Frequently asked questions

Do I have to be Christian to receive counseling?

No. Faith integration is available when you request it and is not required to receive counseling.

Can I talk about doubts or negative experiences with religion?

Yes. You can discuss those experiences openly, without pressure to reach a particular conclusion.

What happens in the first session?

We discuss what brought you in, your goals, relevant history, and what support may be helpful. You can also ask questions about the counseling process.

Will I have to talk about trauma right away?

No. We can begin by building trust and identifying ways to help you feel more grounded.

Coming later

Worksheets we plan to share in the future:

  • Grounding after a trigger
  • Tracking mood and stress
  • Healthy boundaries
  • Preparing for a first therapy session
  • Coping with grief
  • Faith reflection during difficult seasons