
Theophile YAM
Faith & Mental Health
In this bible study, we look at how mental and emotional struggles are not evidence of weaker faith. Scripture presents human beings as embodied people who need God’s presence, physical care, truthful community, spiritual formation, and when necessary, professional care. If you or anyone you love are in need of professional mental health assistance, please see the resources below: 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline : Contact : Call or text 988 (TTY: Dial 711 then 988). Details : Free, confidential, 24/7/365 support for anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress. Calls are routed automatically based on your area code Violence / abuse The National Domestic Violence Hotline is available by phone, text, or online chat. Services are also available in Spanish and for TTY. 800-799-SAFE (7233) Text "START" to 88788 TTY 800-787-3224 The National Sexual Assault Hotline is available by phone and online chat for survivors and their loved ones. Services are free, confidential, and available 24/7 at 800-656-HOPE (4673). National Human Trafficking Hotline , 1-888-373-7888 . You can reach the Hotline 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in more than 200 languages. All calls are confidential and answered live by highly trained Anti-Trafficking Hotline Advocates. The National Child Abuse Hotline is available 24/7 and offers a wide variety of support resources from professional crisis counselors. 1-800-4AChild ( 1-800-422-4453 ) Text 1-800-422-4453 NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) : Contact : Call 1-800-950-6264 (Monday–Friday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. ET). Fuqua Center for Late-Life Depression 404-712-6941 The Fuqua Center, an initiative of Emory University Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health Sciences, participates in a statewide network that offers outreach, resources, and treatment.

