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.
Upcoming Events
Mental Health in Young Children
Sunday, October 6 | 11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. | A101
The mental health of our young children is a concern for every parent and parents often feel ill equipped to help their children identify and talk about their emotions.
HopeWay’s Director of Child & Adolescent Services, Taren Coley, M.D. speaks with parents on how to identify mental health challenges, including anxiety in their young children. Dr. Coley will also provide parents with tools for helping their children recognize and manage their emotions.
Community Walk Out of the Darkness
Saturday, November 2 | 12 p.m. | Jerry Richardson Stadium Concourse
The Community Walks, held in hundreds of communities across the country, are the core of the Out of the Darkness movement, which began in 2004. These events give people the courage to open up about their own connections to the cause, and a platform to create a culture that’s smarter about mental health. Friends, family members, neighbors and coworkers walk side-by-side, supporting each other and in memory of those we’ve lost.
Suicide Prevention Workshop
Information from Dr. Amanda McGough’s presentation on September 16, 2024 is now available to download.
Mental Health Matters
- Connect with a pastor
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Online screening is one of the quickest and easiest ways to determine if you’re experiencing symptoms of a mental health condition. Screens are free, confidential, and scientifically validated.
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Online screening is one of the quickest and easiest ways to determine if you’re experiencing symptoms of a mental health condition. Screens are free, confidential, and scientifically validated.
- Self-Help Tools
- Things you can say when you're not "Fine"
- Helpful vs. Harmful: Ways to Manage Emotions
- Building your coping toolbox
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.
- Mental Health America of Central Carolinas
- Mental Health America
- Mental Health America Screening Tools
- Mental Health America 2024 Toolkit
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.