Sanctuary Mental Health Ministries

May is #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth 💚 At Sanctuary, we hope that together we can make the Church a sanctuary for those experiencing mental health challenges. As a place of community, friendship, and support, the Church is uniquely positioned to respond to the mental health crisis

💬 What an enlightening conversation with Sara Taylor, UK Director of Sanctuary Mental Health Ministries, at our Cause Cross event! 📣 Her call was clear: It’s time to change the culture in the Church so mental health conversations are just part of the norm. 🧠 💡 @SanctuaryMH equips the Church to support mental health and wellbeing through courses, resources and partnerships. 👉 Together, we can amplify this important work. Discover more and support them here: stwdshp.org/4eFby6U #FaithAndMentalHealth #CauseCross #SanctuaryMentalHealth

Sanctuary Ambassador Isabelle Hamley has been leading daily services on @BBCRadio4 for #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek in the UK. Hear stories, reflections, Bible verses, and prayers related to mental health and faith. Catch up and listen here: bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0…

The First Step by @GuvnaB This spoken word poem is included as a part of The Sanctuary Youth Series. Guvna B is a UK rapper, poet, and spoken word artist. We’re so grateful for him offering this beautiful piece. What line stands out to you? #MentalHealthWeek

“You, dear children, are from God and have overcome them, because the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world.” — 1 John 4:4 NIV Catch this full video in the Bible App!

Amy, the main developer of The Sanctuary Youth Series, shares what it was like to film the youth discussions that are featured in the series: "I witnessed honesty, empathy, insights, wisdom, and connection." Read more: hubs.la/Q034W5GX0

This resource is for: 👧 Youth with questions about mental health 👦 Youth living with mental health challenges 🤗 Youth supporting family and friends with mental health challenges It's written for a Christian audience, aimed for youth eleven to fifteen. hubs.la/Q034J9WD0

If you lead young people, we invite you to use The Sanctuary Youth Series in your youth ministry, small group, or school. Visit portal.sanctuarymentalhealth.org/the-sanctuary-… to access the full resource for free!

Amy helped develop The Sanctuary Youth Series. As it was being created, she saw how much youth shaped it, and she has great hopes for how much it will shape more youth around the world. Read Amy's full reflection: hubs.la/Q034Cm-_0 #mentalhealth #youthministry

On @UCBMedia this week, @CorinPilling shares thoughts on stress and burnout, as well as suggestions to take good care of our holistic selves. Our compassionate God cares for us, offers deep rest, and wants us to flourish. timbre-player.sharp-stream.com/embed/item/f35…

What’s inside The Sanctuary Youth Series? 📽️ Eight films 📓 Facilitation Guide 💗 Parent and Caregiver’s Guide 🎙️ A spoken word piece by @GuvnaB 🗣️ Evidence-based exercises 📑 Information on safeguarding and referrals ✉️ A letter to families See it all at hubs.la/Q033QJh70

On @100Huntley this week, Daniel Whitehead shares what the Church can do to support youth in their mental health. Let's be a community of faithful friends who are there for one another when facing mental health challenges or seasons of languishing. youtube.com/watch?v=ixi-mQ…

On #BellLetsTalkDay we want to emphasize supporting youth mental health is critical every day of the year. Let’s work together to create spaces where youth feel safe to talk about mental health. Learn about our youth resource: hubs.la/Q033s4W00 #BellLetsTalk

When you experience anger, anxiety, or other strong emotions, you can try a grounding exercise, like 5-4-3-2-1: 👁️ Name five things you can see ✋ Name four things you can feel 👂 Name three things you can hear 👃 Name two things you can smell 👅 Name one thing you can taste

If you want to support youth in their mental health and faith journeys, we invite you to explore using The Sanctuary Youth Series with them: portal.sanctuarymentalhealth.org/the-sanctuary-…

There is still so much we can do to increase awareness and reduce stigma around mental health for youth. Ella, whose story is featured in The Sanctuary Youth Series, is a perfect example of this. Read more in @FaithTodayEFC: faithtoday.ca/Magazines/2025…

What’s the purpose of The Sanctuary Youth Series? It’s designed to raise awareness and reduce stigma by starting conversations about mental health in youth ministry settings. Consider using this resource with your youth this year! Learn more: hubs.la/Q032ysCH0

⏰ The wait is over! 😁 The Sanctuary Youth Series is now available to download and use for FREE on our resource portal. Head to hubs.la/Q032hWHf0 to see all eight sessions, including films, a Facilitation Guide, and a Parent and Caregiver’s Guide. #youthmentalhealth

This youth mental health resource is the first of its kind, and we are so grateful for the input of all these young people who shaped The Sanctuary Youth Series into what it is. We're releasing it on Jan 13! Learn more: sanctuarymentalhealth.org/youth/

We couldn’t make a youth resource without their involvement. Here’s how they helped: 🔸 50 youth participated in the survey that informed the resource 🔸 6 youth served on a Youth Advisory Council 🔸 8 youth share their lived experience stories 🔸 18 youth appear in the films