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It is important to note that suicide is not a normal response to stress. Suicidal thoughts or actions are a sign of extreme distress and should not be ignored. If these warning signs apply to you or someone you know, get help as soon as possible, particularly if the behavior is new or has increased recently.
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Mental health affects everybody, even your church.
Combine clinical resources with a Christ-centered perspective to mental health
What We Do
Combine clinical resources with a Christ-centered perspective to mental health
Beacon of Light has a proactive and professional approach to equip church leaders with the tools, resources, and training they need to support their congregation. Unlike other mental health programs for the church, Beacon of Light uniquely pairs clinical expertise with the foundation of faith.
Mental health can no longer be stigmatized or ignored.
It’s time to respond.
Every church is a trusted spiritual partner to their members and their community, and it’s often the first place they turn when in a crisis. But few churches are prepared to provide even the most basic mental health services. The statistics reflect the reality of the problem and the desire for the church to provide help.
65% of churchgoing family members of those with mental illness want their church to talk openly about mental illness.
Mental health can no longer be stigmatized or ignored.
It’s time to respond.
Every church is a trusted spiritual partner to their members and their community, and it’s often the first place they turn when in a crisis. But few churches are prepared to provide even the most basic mental health services. The statistics reflect the reality of the problem and the desire for the church to provide help.
Almost 50% of pastors say they rarely or never speak on the topic of mental health in their church.
Mental health can no longer be stigmatized or ignored.
It’s time to respond.
Every church is a trusted spiritual partner to their members and their community, and it’s often the first place they turn when in a crisis. But few churches are prepared to provide even the most basic mental health services. The statistics reflect the reality of the problem and the desire for the church to provide help.
Only 27% of churches have a plan to assist families affected by mental illness.
Mental health can no longer be stigmatized or ignored.
It’s time to respond.
Every church is a trusted spiritual partner to their members and their community, and it’s often the first place they turn when in a crisis. But few churches are prepared to provide even the most basic mental health services. The statistics reflect the reality of the problem and the desire for the church to provide help.
1 in 5 adults experience mental illness each year.
Mental health can no longer be stigmatized or ignored.
It’s time to respond.
Every church is a trusted spiritual partner to their members and their community, and it’s often the first place they turn when in a crisis. But few churches are prepared to provide even the most basic mental health services. The statistics reflect the reality of the problem and the desire for the church to provide help.
1 in 6 youth aged 6-17 experience a mental health condition each year.
Mental health can no longer be stigmatized or ignored.
It’s time to respond.
Every church is a trusted spiritual partner to their members and their community, and it’s often the first place they turn when in a crisis. But few churches are prepared to provide even the most basic mental health services. The statistics reflect the reality of the problem and the desire for the church to provide help.
In the U.S., one person dies by suicide every 11 minutes.
We recognize that pastors and church leaders are at various stages of awareness and readiness to address the mental health needs of their church. We offer resources to everyone wherever you may be in the process.
Learn Mental Health Basics
Are you or your church just getting started and wanting to learn the basic framework of mental health conditions and how to proactively care for yourself or your church body?
If you are already aware of the mental health needs in your church, but feel ill-equipped to address these situations and crises, Beacon of Light offers propriety training on a variety of topics.
Is your church ready to take on a wider scope and establish a mental health ministry? Becoming a Beacon of Light church partner offers you full access to our strategic and propriety program.
Often it is pastors themselves that recognize they have a need for encouragement, coaching and direction to develop their own mental health. We understand and value the importance of caring for our pastors.