Hope and Healing Center & Institute

Hope and Healing Center & Institute HHCI is Houston’s frontline resource for accessing FREE mental health services and support.

We achieve this through our key service areas of education, training, clinical and supportive services, and research. ©2019-2025 The 4Rs of Mental Health Support.

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

11/17/2025

Did you know many people turn to a faith leader first when facing mental health challenges?

In episode 14 of the Madness & Grace Podcast, hosts Matthew Stanford, Ph.D., and Madeline Stiers, Ph.D., LCSW-S, dive into the topic of Lay Counseling and Pastoral Care: When to Seek Professional Help. They emphasize the importance of lay counseling, pastoral care, and proactive support within faith communities.

🌟 There's no better place to find hope than a faith community. Share this episode with pastors or decision makers to start the conversation about mental health in your faith community or organization. 💙

🎧 Listen to the NEW episode now on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. 🔗 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2112274 or click the link in bio!

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

Join us for our November Grief Support Group, led by Rabbi Seth M. Stander, DD, on Wednesday, November 19 at Noon. Avail...
11/12/2025

Join us for our November Grief Support Group, led by Rabbi Seth M. Stander, DD, on Wednesday, November 19 at Noon. Available online only.

Register at https://bit.ly/in-grief-supp

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

Join us for our General Caregiver Support Group, led by Rabbi Seth M. Stander, DD, on Friday, November 14 at 10 am. Avai...
11/07/2025

Join us for our General Caregiver Support Group, led by Rabbi Seth M. Stander, DD, on Friday, November 14 at 10 am. Available online only.

Register at https://bit.ly/gencaresup

Are you going through a tough time? You are not alone. 🦋 Our compassionate team is here to listen, support, and guide yo...
11/06/2025

Are you going through a tough time? You are not alone. 🦋 Our compassionate team is here to listen, support, and guide you toward hope and healing. 💙

Call The Hope Line at (832) 831-7337.
Available daily from 5-8 pm CT, with support offered in English & Spanish.

🌟 30 minutes of FREE mental health coaching.
🌟 Receive referrals from our vetted provider network.
🌟 Confidential, judgment-free help.
🌟 Support for anxiety, depression, loneliness, relationship challenges, trauma, grief, stress, and more.

💙 Know someone who could use a little hope today?
Sharing this post is a meaningful way to extend hope to those who may be struggling with mental health concerns.

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

Join our FREE, in-person Transformed Support Groups and find hope and healing! 🦋 You are not alone. 💙These support group...
11/05/2025

Join our FREE, in-person Transformed Support Groups and find hope and healing! 🦋 You are not alone. 💙

These support groups, offered in a group setting, are led by our trained staff and provide participants with the opportunity to share and learn within a faith-based, supportive community.

© Hearts Transformed - A safe place for adult female survivors of sexual abuse, assault, or domestic violence to heal and rebuild their lives.

© Families Transformed - For the families or loved ones of those living with a mental health difficulty.

© Minds Transformed - For those living with a serious mental health difficulty or disorder.

💻 Learn more: https://bit.ly/TransformedSupportGroups

🌟 Know someone who needs support? Share this post to help spread the word. Support groups are a vital part of healing and recovery.

Join us for our November Grief Support Group, led by Dr. Peggy Determeyer, on Tuesday, November 11 at 5:30 pm. Available...
11/04/2025

Join us for our November Grief Support Group, led by Dr. Peggy Determeyer, on Tuesday, November 11 at 5:30 pm. Available online only.

Register today at https://bit.ly/virt-grief-supp

11/03/2025

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

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