Gateway to Hope University

11/12/2025

Be the bridge between struggle & support.

When someone in your community is struggling, will you know how to help?

Our Mental Health Coach Training equips you with evidence-based tools, compassion, and confidence to bridge the gap between awareness and action.

Specialize in one or more areas that matter most to you:
✅ Addiction & Behavioral Health
✅ Trauma
✅ Child & Adolescent Mental Health
✅ Aging & Elder Care

💻 Start your journey today and become the bridge your community needs. https://bit.ly/mental-health-coach

11/10/2025

Did you know?
Many older adults struggle to manage their health simply because the system is too complex to navigate. From understanding medications to following care instructions, low health literacy can seriously impact well-being and independence.

Join Peggy Determeyer, Ph.D., Director of CARES at the Hope and Healing Center & Institute, for a timely session:
“Improving Health Care Literacy in Older Adults.”

Together, we’ll explore practical ways to:
✨ Make health information easier to understand
✨ Strengthen communication between patients, caregivers, and providers
✨ Empower older adults to take an active role in their care

Only a few days left to register!

🎓 Participants will earn 1 FREE Continuing Education Unit (CEU) with attendance.

🗓 Date: November 13
⏰ Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM CST
🎓 Attendees earn 1 Continuing Education (CE) Unit
💻 Register now: http://bit.ly/3WhCJfv

11/05/2025

Let your faith community lead the way in breaking the silence.

Your faith community can be more than a place of gathering, it can be a safe haven for those navigating life’s deepest struggles.

Our FREE Empower Faith Communities Training equips pastors, ministry leaders, and faith organizations to respond with compassion, wisdom, and hope.

You’ll learn how to:
✔️ Recognize the signs of mental distress
✔️ Relate with empathy and understanding
✔️ Refer to professional care
✔️ Restore through supportive community

This free online training will help your faith community become a bridge to healing. https://bit.ly/4elT2hR

11/04/2025

11/03/2025

Don’t miss our next virtual Lunch and Learn continuing education event on November 13!

Join Peggy Determeyer, Ph.D., Director of CARES at the Hope and Healing Center & Institute, for a timely session on: “Improving Health Care Literacy in Older Adults.”

Research shows that health literacy is a serious problem in the U.S., especially among older adults who may face multiple chronic illnesses and complex medication routines. This session will highlight key issues, define essential terms, and share strategies for asking the right questions of health care providers.

We’ll cover:
✨ Why health care literacy matters for older adults
✨ Common challenges and barriers in communication
✨ Practical ways caregivers and providers can improve outcomes

🗓 Date: November 13
⏰ Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM CST
🎓 Participants will earn 1 FREE Continuing Education Unit (CEU) with attendance.
💻 Register now: http://bit.ly/3WhCJfv

This Lunch and Learn educational event will discuss Improving Health Care Literacy in Older Adults.

10/29/2025

Every student deserves someone who notices. Together, we can create school environments that recognize the signs of mental distress.

Our FREE Empower Schools course was made to help school staff become an open door by learning techniques for identifying mental and behavioral health issues, developing effective situational responses, and helping families get to professional care.

🎓 Start learning today: https://bit.ly/3Y3XQTS

10/27/2025

No one should have to struggle in silence at work. 💼 Through our FREE Empower Workplaces training, we’re building environments where people feel supported, valued, and connected to the resources they need.

Want to dive even deeper? Our Mental Health Champion course offers step-by-step, in-depth training to help you create a lasting culture of mental health support in your organization.

Register now for our FREE training: https://bit.ly/44fsBsX

10/21/2025

10/20/2025

Access to help should always be this easy. ✨ Meet Grace, our friendly AI assistant who connects you to providers in seconds.

Whether you're looking to take a mental wellness assessment, explore providers, or connect with additional support, Grace is here to guide you.

If you’d rather speak with someone, you can call the Hope Line for FREE, 30-minute peer support every evening from 5–8 PM by calling 832-831-7337.

✨ Talk to Grace today: https://bit.ly/3X3JzoM

10/13/2025

You have the opportunity to go beyond awareness. 🌱

Our FULL scholarships for Mental Health Coach Training are closing soon — apply by October 18 to start your journey toward making a real impact.
This training doesn’t just raise awareness — it equips you to create real change:

✨ Bridge the Gap – Offer accessible support, break stigma, and connect people with the care they need.
✨ Transform Communities – Empower faith communities and organizations to become places of guidance, encouragement, and safe recovery.
✨ Walk With Others – Gain practical tools to provide compassionate support and inspire lasting hope and healing.

Text “Mental Health Coach” to (346) 449-8400 to apply before scholarships close October 18!