We are pleased to announce that starting November 20th Wellspring will be hosting a Peer Support Group for those struggling with Anxiety and/or Depression. For those unfamiliar with this type of a group, peer support groups are not facilitated by medical practitioners or licensed therapists. They are facilitated by trained professionals with “lived experience” who are willing and able to share their story to help others facing similar problems. During the group, members have the opportunity to share and listen to one another, provide & receive helpful insights, learn different coping strategies, and (perhaps, most importantly) to see they do not need to fight this battle alone.
WHEN: 1st & 3rd Wednesdays (starting November 20th)
WHERE: Wellspring United Methodist Church, Room 100
According to Mental Health America’s 2024 findings, “23% of adults experienced a mental illness in the past year and 1 in 5 youth had at least one major depressive episode in the past year; sadly 2022 had the highest number of deaths by suicide ever recorded in the U.S.” The stigma associated with mental illness has exacerbated the situation with many suffering in silence, ashamed or afraid to ask for help. At Wellspring, we understand the pain and isolation this causes.
If you or someone you know could benefit from this support, please feel free to join us.
For more information feel free to contact:
Sarah Turner
s.turner.ed.d@gmail.com