Gateway to Hope University

11/24/2025

Struggling with stress, anxiety, or emotional overwhelm? You’re not alone. 💙
The Hope Line is here to offer compassionate, real-time emotional support from trained peer professionals, available daily from 5–8 PM CT.

💬 Call us at (832) 831-7337
✔️ Support in English & Spanish
✔️ Judgment-free help for trauma, grief, stress, mental health concerns, and more

Because everyone deserves hope.

11/22/2025

Today, on Survivors of Su***de Loss Day, we remember the lives lost and honor those left behind.

For teens, losing someone to su***de can be especially difficult. Grief is heavy, and it impacts mental health in profound ways.

Here are five steps we can all take to support teens (and anyone) navigating this kind of loss:
1️⃣ Ask directly
2️⃣ Keep them safe
3️⃣ Be there
4️⃣ Help them connect
5️⃣ Stay connected

No one should walk this path alone. If you or someone you know is struggling:

The Hope Line is a free warm line offering real-time emotional support from trained peer professionals who listen with compassion and help you find hope.
📞 Call (832) 831-7337 — Daily, 5–8 PM CT

Su***de and Crisis Lifeline
📞 Call 988 — Available 24/7 for free, confidential support.

11/19/2025

Work shouldn’t be a place where people suffer quietly.

Our FREE Empower Workplaces Training equips your team with the tools to foster mental wellness, reduce stigma, and support one another—because every employee deserves to thrive.

You and your team will learn evidence-based techniques to identify early warning signs of mental distress and take meaningful action to promote a healthier, more supportive work environment.

Real change begins when people know what to look for and how to respond.

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

Register now: https://bit.ly/44fsBsX

11/18/2025

11/17/2025

This Mental Health Coach shares how the Mental Health Ministry Master Class provided everything needed to launch and sustain a thriving Mental Health Ministry in their faith community.

Mental health is one of the greatest needs in our faith communities, ministries, and mission-driven spaces today. Are you ready to build or grow your own Mental Health Ministry but don't know where to start?

⭐ Start here: https://bit.ly/4mTdYRJ

11/14/2025

Teachers have the power to change lives.

Empower Schools Training equips educators and staff to recognize when a student is struggling and connect families to professional care, because every child deserves to feel seen, heard, and supported.

This FREE online course helps you become an open door for students in mental distress by teaching you how to:
✨ Identify signs of mental illness
✨ Respond effectively and compassionately
✨ Help families get to professional care

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

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.