The collection below provides adaptable mental-health training materials, guides, spreadsheets, and practical resources designed to help churches offer informed, compassionate care.
How to use these guides: Click any link below to access a resource. Copy, adapt, and personalize the material for your setting, including local contact information, referral options, and resources available in your community.
Use the materials that you adapt in bulletins, classes and newsletter, on your church website, and in other ministry communications.
Mental Health Care in the Church: Training for Church Leaders (Presentation Outline) (leader training course)
Mental Health Care in the Church: Training for Church Leaders (Participant Outline) (leader training course)
How to Talk with Someone Struggling with Mental Health: A Guide for Church Leaders and Members
Community Services and Assistance Services in Wilmington & New Hanover County, NC (spreadsheet)
Recommended Local Mental Health Professionals (spreadsheet)
Recommended Local Mental Health Support Groups (spreadsheet)
Ministry Needs that Stephen Ministers Could Meet
Stephen Minister Training Course (website)
“A Friend Asks” App (Suicide prevention app)
Mental Health Care in the Church 