The literature shows a strong link between spirituality and mental well-being … the Church has all the ingredients to transform mental health.
Since 2011, Grace Alliance has established one of the largest networks of Christian mental health groups worldwide … reinventing mental health throughout the Body of Christ.
Why mental health?
(Grace Alliance — Case for Support)
“Many people continue to grapple with worsened mental health and well-being and face barriers to care.”
Do you see the story behind these numbers?
Adults are reporting clinical levels of anxiety or depression remain double the percentage of pre-pandemic levels (1 in 3 “clinical” anxiety).
Census Bureau, National Center for Health Statistics, 2024
73.6% of Gen Z non-churchgoing members (respondents), but are not atheists, are looking for churches that address mental health.
74.6% want a church that addresses anxiety and depression.*
Why is that?
70% of college students report experiencing a mental health challenge since beginning college, and 36% of college students are diagnosed with an anxiety disorder (and a third of them are also diagnosed with major depressive disorder).
2022-23 were the highest recorded suicide rates ever recorded (up 80% since the year 2000).
*Missional Marketing Survey; U.S. News Study, 2024; Healthy Minds Study, 2023, Mental Health America, 2023; NAMI; CDC, 2023
Grace transforms and spreads … grace upon grace.
“I previously purchased the (Grace Alliance) Thrive book. It has been helpful with outlining ways to care for my spiritual, physical, and emotional life. Now, I am hoping to mentor some young adults in hopes they are able to experience some of the same benefits from engaging this resource.”
“I’ve seen Gods incredible grace transforming peoples lives. I have many (Grace Alliance group) alumni that are now med compliant, walking with the Lord, and are able to much more effectively deal with the challenges we have.”
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THE ISSUE. Many individuals in our community are experiencing hopelessness and increased mortality due to rising, misunderstood, and untreated mental health conditions. Without innovative solutions within the Church, our community will suffer from a poor quality of life, increased addiction rates, and a higher likelihood of suicide.
THE PROBLEM. Stigma, along with the lack of access to affordable professional care, continues to be a barrier. At the same time, many professionals are ill-equipped to respond with spiritual support. Finding shame-free Christian and quality community support is not the norm in most non-Western cultures.
It’s time to reinvent the way we do mental health … relationally through the Body of Christ.
Community changes culture and stigma (not campaigns) and psychological well-being is strongly linked to spirituality … and it should be free and accessible.
“[Mental health] Stigma is fundamentally a social phenomenon rooted in social relationships and shaped by the culture and structure of society. If stigma emanates from social relationships, the solution to understanding and changing must similarly be embedded in changing social relationships and the structures that change them.”
“Religious service attendance is also longitudinally associated with better mental health, including approximately 20% to 30% lower rates in the incidence of depression and with 3- to 6-fold lower rates of suicide.”
“The studies reveal that adolescents with personalized and engaging spirituality are 80% less likely to have challenges with continuing and reoccurring depression.”
Many of these studies are conducted within Christian communities and practicing Christians.
The Grace Alliance Solution
“Our church has been offering the (Grace Alliance) Living Grace curriculum since 2020, and it has been a valuable resource for bridging the gap between serious mental health issues and theology. I hope to learn more about the other workbooks available and share them with my church’s care ministry leaders to see how we can better meet the needs within our church.”
“I am interested in utilizing the materials in our ministry here in Australia.”
“Your work studies are beautifully put together and so life-changing. When I was introduced to Grace Group, I was attending the cause in (California).”
Mental health recovery and thriving should be free and accessible.
In today's economy with many subscriptions and rising costs (inflation), Grace Alliance donors support people globally to access our free mental health resources … for healthy minds and thriving lives year-round.
Mental health recovery is about growth towards wholeness, not a quick fix or complete healing. Anyone with a mental health condition can learn to thrive (flourish).
Isaiah 41:17-18 + Isaiah 55:1 + John 4:14 + John 7:37-38 + John 10:10
“I am minister at my church and these resources are very helpful- I have been dubbed as the church mental health strategist around my area it is my aim to assist those who need the assistance THANKS SO MUCH.”
“I have utilized these curriculums to help with Youth at a local Catholic school, persons at my church, and persons in recovery at a sober living facility.
I so appreciate you!”
2. The Grace Alliance innovates mental health solutions for today and tomorrow.
Community Groups (Free group leader training + support + curriculums)
Free Resources (education + devotionals + articles)
Grace Alliance lay-led groups and free resources provide a front-line ministry response for mental health challenges that bridges the church and community closer together (See donate for more details).
+ A “task-sharing” approach with the Church > Our groups connect the Church and professionals, complementing each other without replacing professional care* or requiring constant one-on-one meetings with church staff or lay leaders (*Grace Alliance groups do not replace professional care - they naturally bridge with them).
+ A free and simple group model with high-quality training > Through our FREE group leader training, support, and workbooks, we provide mental health and science insights to equip and prepare group leaders for the mental health ministry's front lines … user-friendly groups to start anywhere, anytime.
+ A free support network of group leaders > With one of the largest networks of Christian mental health groups, group leaders are connected to support and encourage one another.
+ Real result for any community > Our published studies show positive outcomes of changed lives. All you have to do is listen to the stories that arise in your church or community.
“I’ve been struggling with depression for about 10 years ... I’ve been asking the Lord show me how to fight this with more victory. Recently, I found your website and read an article ... that helped me ... I have seldom heard something so gentle, healing and kind. I cried with relief through most of it. I thank you for this ministry!”
Since 2011, churches and over 25,000 people worldwide (35+ countries) have utilized our groups and resources for mental health recovery and thriving lives.
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