We guide and support those with a mental illness, along with their loved ones, to find hope based upon research. Fresh Hope groups are also online.
We do this through an international network of support groups, coaching, and resources. Fresh Hope is a non-profit organization which is made up of an international network of Christian mental health peer-to-peer support groups. Churches and Ministries sponsor the groups and the facilitators of the groups are certified by the international Fresh Hope office. Plus, Fresh Hope provides all kinds of
free resources online: videos, podcasts, free e-books, which empower those who have a mental health diagnosis along with their loved ones, to live well in spite of the mental health challenge they face.
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Interested in starting a Fresh Hope group at your church? β We are here to help you through every step of this process!
A Hope Coach comes as a peer alongside someone who is going through a difficult situation, a crisis, or one of the many messes of life. The Hope Coach walks with them, listening empathetically, helping them process their pain, fears and frustrations, and speaking hope into their situation without it becoming toxic positivity, but rather a faith-filled hope based on Romans 8:28.
π Get ready for a fun night of music, comedy and giving! β¨
Please plan on joining us for our Celebration of Hope event on September 18th! People can join us either in person at the Relevant Center in Elkhorn, NE, or you can join us virtually from your computer. This is a fundraising event with all funds raised going to Fresh Hope for Mental Health!
We are excited to announce we will have comedian π Anita Renfroe and musical guest πΆ Josh Wilson!
π« Tickets are only $50 if you join us in person - and only $20 if you join us by watching virtually online - and with your attendance you will be supporting us in sharing hope.
βπ° Registration and the Dessert Reception will begin at 6 p.m. (Central Time), and the π€ show begins at 7 p.m (Central Time). There will NOT be food trucks this year, but there will be some light desserts, so you'll want to eat dinner before you arrive.
π Feeling weighed down by past mistakes and the shame they bring? You're not alone, not for a second. Please know this:
Our past doesn't have to define us, and our story isn't over yet. We all make mistakes; we're all human, and we all stumble and fall. That's a journey we share. The beautiful part is that the right people will see beyond our missteps, offering understanding, love, and support through it all. π«π
π Shame can't hold its power when we share our burdens in safe, understanding spaces. Learning is always possible, growing is always an option, and there will always be hope! β¨
π« We will fail over and over again, but we can choose to keep trying to get up no matter what. And if you feel that you can't take it anymore and that there is no way forward, please reach out to us. We will always have plenty of hope to share with you:
After 50 years of serving homeowners, weβre taking a day to serve in a different way.
On July 7, weβre donating $250,000 in repairs across nine nonprofit projects in the Midwest. Itβs a day of giving back, but itβs also a way to show our gratitude for the trust our communities have placed in us over the years.
π§ When life's path feels unclear, and you're navigating challenging moments, a Hope Coach can be a guiding presence. π«
These aren't just any coaches; they are compassionate, trained individuals certified by Fresh Hope for Mental Health. They're here to listen without judgment, ask insightful questions, and help you process your current circumstances, whether you're facing a life-altering diagnosis, a profound loss, or simply questioning what the future holds.
This is a free, safe and confidential space offered by Fresh Hope. π
You don't need a mental health diagnosis, and your personal beliefs are respected. π
ποΈββοΈ Carrying around the weight of past hurts is exhausting. But what if you could put it down?
π± Choosing to release the anger and resentment that's holding you back it's a brave step towards reclaiming your inner peace and making room for new growth. You deserve to feel light and free. π
"When you forgive, you heal. When you let go, you grow." β Louise Hay
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One out of every five children, teens, and adults in America has a diagnosable mental illness in any given year. And the lives of those who love them are also affected by their mental health challenge. This means that a mental health challenge touches approximately 50% of the American population.
And while the doctor, therapist, and medicine are necessary, they are not enough. Su***de rates continue to rise. The medical (the doctor, therapist, and medicine) aspects of mental health recovery can lead to a type of "learned helplessness."
So, when someone's life is interrupted by mental illness, it can be tough to see a practical way forward with day-to-day life, and a good future seems out of reach. And feelings of hopelessness begin to settle in. This hopelessness can lead to suicidal thinking and even death by su***de.
There is a serious gap between someone receiving the medical treatment for mental illness and them learning how to live well in spite of it. This gap is critical. So, we become the bridge, the guide from the point of diagnosis to living well. The research shows that finding a way to live a hope-filled life can be best caught, not taught, by peers who have "been there" and are now living well. Research also shows that the best antidote for hopelessness is a hope that is rooted in faith.
We provide those who are hopeless a safe place to process their pain and experience faith-filled hope modeled, shared, and given in support groups, classes, coaching, and resources that are led and written by peers who are living well in spite of their mental health challenge. This serves as a bridge between someone's diagnosis and living well in spite of their diagnosis. Our approach is based on seven mental health recovery principles and 25 years of clinical research on hope. And it works.
Because of Fresh Hope, thousands of people are living active, faith- and hope-filled lives. They are enjoying their relationships, their families, their work, and are feeling more hopeful than ever before. They are living well in spite of their mental health challenge. They are thriving!