Mental Health Ministry

Mental Health and Spiritual Wholeness

Mental Health at Myers Park

Our mental health is not only essential for our emotional well-being, but also vital for our spiritual growth and our ability to serve God and others.

The Mental Health Ministry is committed to nurturing a faith community where mental wellness is prioritized and understood.

We hope to cultivate healthy relationships within our faith community, offering support and encouragement to one another. In fulfilling the biblical call to “bear one another’s burdens” (Galatians 6:2), we strengthen our communal bonds and enhance our collective resilience.

Mental Health Resources
Support through our pastoral staff

Upcoming Events

Support Group for Parents of Young Adults

Beginning Monday, February 3 | 5:30-6:30 p.m. | Cornerstone House

Parenting young adults can be a challenge, and even more so when the young adult has a mental health diagnosis.  If you are the parent of a young adult with a mental health diagnosis or the parent of a young adult with a physical health diagnosis with mental health repercussions, you are invited to participate in a support group facilitated by Alison Messick-Watkins.

Registration is required and participation is limited to 12 persons. 

Register

Service of Wholeness & Healing

Sunday, April 6 | 5-6 p.m. | Sanctuary

All are welcome to a meaningful service that will include prayer, Scripture, music, the lighting of candles, and anointing with oil. Gather as the body of Christ to support and lift each other up.

Afterward, gather for a simple supper together by registering here.

Hosted by the Mental Health Ministry.

Suicide Prevention Workshop

Information from Dr. Amanda McGough’s presentation on September 16, 2024 is now available to download

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Video

Cultivating Calm

In our ongoing Meeting Jesus worship series, Linda Serepca, Director of the Charlotte Spirituality Center, led a thoughtful conversation on Cultivating Calm. She explored how the contemplative life helps us uncover inner resources to sustain us, even in uncertain times. Through awareness, love, and compassion, we can approach our anxiety and fear with a sense of peace, allowing space for God’s healing work within us.

Watch

Mental Health Matters

Crisis resources

The National Suicide and Crisis Hotline offers 24/7 free and confidential support. Call 988 or text TALK to 741-741.

Charlotte Mobile Crisis Team sends two highly trained therapists into the community to provide immediate crisis support and incident debriefing. Call 704-566-3410 (Option 1).

The Steve Smith Behavioral Health Urgent Care, located at 616 Colonnade Drive, provides 24/7 rapid assessment and treatment for urgent mental health needs.

If you or a loved one is in imminent danger of harming self or others please call 911 or seek immediate care at an emergency department. Both Carolinas Medical Center and Presbyterian Medical Center are equipped to provide emergency mental health assessment and stabilization.

Atrium Health Behavioral Health Charlotte, located at 501 Billingsley Rd, is the only dedicated mental health emergency department in the region.

If you are unsure what level of care you or a loved one needs you can call Atrium’s dedicated mental health hotline at 704-444-2400 or Novant’s dedicated line at 1-800-718-3550.

Local Mental Health Providers

Both Atrium Health and Novant Health offer a range of inpatient and outpatient psychological and psychiatric services.

HopeWay is a local mental health care center that provides inpatient, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient services HopeWay

Psychology Today has an extensive list of local therapists. You can search for a therapist based on speciality, cost, gender, in-person or online, and more.

Discussing your mental health concerns with your primary care physician is an excellent place to start if you’re unsure if or what services may benefit you.

Regional and National Resources

Mental Health America is a national non-profit with a local chapter that provides education and support for individuals and families affected by mental illness. On their national website you can find resources, including screenings and information on common mental health diagnoses, as well as a toolkit. Their local website has information about upcoming events in the area.

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is a national peer support organization with a local chapter that provides support, information, and resources for individuals and families affected by mental illness. On their national website you can find resources, including mental health research, and the local chapter hosts events and support groups for individuals and families. NAMI’s hotline is open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. EST – 1-800-950-NAMI (6264). 

Additional Resources

A Warmline is a phone number you can call to connect with a supportive person to discuss your mental health when you are not in a crisis situation. The toll free number for North Carolina’s Warmline is 1-833-390-7728.

Caregiver Action Network’s Care Support Team provides a support line for caregivers at 855-227-3640.

Veterans Crisis Line is a free 24/7 hotline that connects veterans in crisis and their loved ones with support through the Department of Veterans Affairs. To reach the Veterans Crisis Line call or text 1-800-273-8255.

If you or someone you love is experiencing a mental health crisis or exploring thoughts of suicide, call the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988 or text TALK to 741-741

Not in crisis, but don't know where to start?

Our care ministry can lend a listening ear and help you navigate the mental health landscape to get the professional mental healthcare you or someone you love might need.

care@myersparkpres.org