Our overall goal is to make it safe to talk about mental health issues, to get rid of stigma, and help people find the resources for healing and managing mental health issues. We also promote mental health for everyone!
This ministry is fueled by the biblical mandate to extend the love and friendship of Jesus to everyone, making the local church a source of love, hope and support.
Hope For Mental Health Services
We are available to the community and churches in rural Polk County.
We provide education and resource & referral information to individuals & families. Discussions are free and confidential. We do not provide treatment or diagnosis, but help sort through current concerns and identify needs.
We are available to consult with and provide education to interested churches.
Contact our coordinator: Berta Aronson, MSW, with questions, or to set up a meeting. Currently, all meetings are by Zoom.
HMH@mymcc.cc (email checked daily; if you are in crisis, please call 911 or check the crisis section below for crisis options)
RESOURCES
CRISIS INFORMATION
Crisis Text Line 24/7: 741741
www.crisistextline.orgNational Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1-800-273-8255Psychiatric Crisis Center
In Salem, at 1118 Oak St. SE
(503) 585-4949 available 24/7Polk County Crisis Line
(503) 623-9289, M-F, 8a-5pSABLE House - Domestic Violence Resources
(503) 623-4033 Available 24/7Veterans Crisis Line
1-800-2273-8255, then press 1
24/7 for Active Duty, Veterans, and familiesNW Human Services Crisis & Information Hotline
(503) 581-5535
COUNSELING
Friends of the Family
1 (541) 757-1761
Main Office in Corvallis, Albany Office by appointment.
Provides Christian outpatient counseling, education, marriage mentoring, premarital counseling, conflict coaching, & mediation.Polk County Behavioral Health & Addiction services
Must be OHP eligible, sliding scale available.
Provides outpatient therapy, WRAP-around services, and crisis services.
M-F, 8am-5p, (503) 623-9289, Dallas & Independence locations.Salem Pastoral Counseling
Christian outpatient counseling, including trauma specific counseling.
M-F, 8am-8pm, (503) 370-8050, private insurance.
www.salempastoralcounseling.orgMarion County Mental Health Services
General Access: (503) 588-5351
Crisis situation: (503) 585-4949Marion County Children’s Behavioral Health
21421 Lancaster Dr., Salem,
(503) 588-5352NW Human Services
(503) 588-5828
Offers medical, dental and mental health services at several locations on a sliding fee scale based on family size and income. They also serve homeless youth and adults. Services provided in West Salem as well as Salem.Jefferson Baptist Counseling Services
(503) 507-6211
supervisor: Lori Schenke
SELF-HELP & SUPPORT
Project ABLE
1599 State St., Salem
(503) 363-3260
Provides peer to peer support, groups and classes for people struggling with mental health and co-occurring issues. www.projectable.orgCelebrate Recovery
A Christian 12-step program that deals with all “hurts, habits and hang-ups”.
Go to www.celebraterecovery.com to find a group near you.NAMI
National Alliance on Mental illness – education & support groups. Go to www.nami.org to find a group near you.
EDUCATION &/OR TREATMENT
www.amenclinics.com
Amen Clinics provide integrative treatment with the unique advantage of using SPECT scans of the brain to help develop individualized treatment. The website has a wealth of free educational information.www.abuserecovery.org
Abuse Recovery Ministry Services provides treatment groups for victims of Domestic Violence, and referral to other services.
(866) 262-9284www.hope4mentalhealth.com
Saddleback Church’s mental health ministry.
Go to Resources and download a free PDF of their Mental Health Resource Guide - has information about diagnosis, treatment options, FAQ’s.www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org
A national organization that offers free 8 hour course in how to deal with a mental health crisis, including suicidality. Many local options for attending a course.www.makeitok.org
A website focusing on stigma busting and how to talk about mental illness.www.keyministry.org
Key Ministry provides online education & resources to help churches connect with families who have special needs kids.www.mentalhealthgracealliance.org
An online ministry providing innovative Christian mental health resources, many of which are free.www.mentalhealthamerica.net
A national nonprofit dedicated to addressing the needs of those living with mental illness & promoting the overall mental health of all Americans.Pfeiffer Medical Center
Provides nutritional treatment of mental illness based on in depth labs. www.hriptc.org for information about this kind of treatment, and outpatient locations in Illinois and California.