S3 EP10: The Benefits of Support Groups: Finding Strength in Community

🤝 Have you ever felt truly understood by someone who’s walked a similar path?

In Season 3, Episode 10 of the Madness & Grace Podcast, hosts Matthew Stanford, Ph.D., and Madeline Stiers, Ph.D., LCSW-S, dive into The Benefits of Support Groups: Finding Strength in Community. 

Support groups are safe spaces where people with shared experiences provide each other with encouragement, support, comfort, and advice. They’re a vital part of recovery and care, and a powerful reminder that you are not alone. 💙

Whether you're struggling with mental health challenges, seeking addiction recovery, or supporting a loved one on their healing journey, this episode offers clarity, compassion, and hope. 

If you're looking for support groups, call The Hope Line: (832) 831-7337 or the Hope and Healing Center & Institute: 713-871-1004.

If you have a question or topic you'd like for us to address in an upcoming episode, please email us at contact@hhci.org.

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HHCI The Hope Line
Are you in need of free mental health support? Call our Hope Line to receive up to 30 minutes of free mental health coaching over the phone and receive referrals from our vetted provider network.

Open daily from 5-8 PM CT
The Hope Line Number: (832) 831-7337
Available in English & Spanish
Learn more: https://hopeandhealingcenter.org/get-help-hope-line/

Reasons People Call:

• Anxiety
• Depression
• Loneliness
• Relationship challenges
• Work stress
• Recent trauma
• Help finding free or affordable mental health resources

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Gateway to Hope University Mental Health Coach Training

Explore Matthew Stanford, Ph.D.'s evidence-based Mental Health Coach Training. With the growing mental health crisis impacting communities everywhere, the need for trained Mental Health Coaches has never been greater.

This transformative program equips individuals and faith communities to compassionately support those experiencing mental distress, offer practical guidance, and serve as trusted mental health resources within their organizations. 

• Evidence-Based Training: Master core coaching skills like empathy, de-escalation, and referrals, plus strategies to lead mental health efforts in your community.
• Specialty Courses: Focus your training in Addiction & Behavioral Health Disorders, Aging & Elder Care, Child & Adolescent Mental Health, and Trauma.
• Flexible Learning: Finish in under 12 hours or go at your own pace with progress tracking.
• Ongoing Support: Get personalized guidance from our Community Education Team.
• Connected Community: Access forums, events, and a network of fellow certified coaches.
• English: https://learn.gthu.org/en/courses/mental-health-coach/
• Spanish: https://learn.gthu.org/es/courses/coach-de-la-salud-mental/

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Learn more about Hope and Healing Center & Institute at HHCI.org and our mental health training program, Gateway to Hope University (GTHU), at GatewaytoHopeUniversity.org. GTHU offers evidence-based mental and behavioral health training through our Learning Portal, resources, and ongoing support to individuals, faith communities, schools, and workplaces. Visit https://learn.gthu.org/ to explore our trainings and start your transformative journey!