Saint Luke’s choice to become a part of the One Lamb Initiative indicates that we are a faith community striving to provide education, connection, and support for mental wellness within our church family and among our neighbors.
The One Lamb Initiative started in 2021 at Peachtree Road United Methodist Church. Due to the great impact made during that first year, the PRUMC team decided to help start mental wellness initiatives at other churches, and we excited to count ourselves as one. www.1lamb.org will post events and activities across many faith communities in the area, so check both this page and that page often.
For other Mental Wellness events and resources in Atlanta visit www.1lamb.org. To contribute to One Lamb at Saint Luke’s click here.
Resources
NAMI National Mental Health Awareness Month Toolkit
National Suicide Hotline :
Dial 9-8-8 to speak to a counselor and receive free and confidential support.
Georgia Crisis @ Access Line:
Call 1-800-715-4225 or text/chat in app MYGCAL
- Provides crisis intervention services via phone
- Dispatches mobile crisis teams, assists in finding an open crisis or detox bed across the state
- Links individuals with urgent appointment services
The Trevor Project
Call 1-866-488-7386 or text START to 678-678
Organization with counselors trained to assist LTBGT youth in crisis
Tips for Aiding Those in Crisis
- Stay calm, listen to their concerns, repeat back what you hear them say(validation) rather than argue or give advice.
- Ensure weapons, car keys, and medications — prescription & over-the-counter — are safety secured and locked away.
- Assist the person in contacting the above resources. You can call if theyare unable to do so.
Tips for Finding a Therapist
- Access Psychology Today
- Search for providers by zip code. Some prefer a therapist neartheir work or school, others near their home. Consider thelocation that’s best for you.
- Use filters to find a therapist who takes your insurance, orspecializes in a specific area of concern.
- Read the bios of therapists to see which resonate with you.Identify 2-3 therapists whom you think would be a fit andschedule an initial consult with each.
- During the consult, tune into how you feel in the presence ofthe therapist. The goal is to feel heard and safe during thesession. It takes time to build trust, but observe whether this isa person you could be open and honest with over time.
- If possible, schedule weekly sessions to build a rapport with thetherapist. After 4-6 weeks, consider adjusting the frequency ofsessions based on personal needs.