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Hope and Healing Center & Institute

HHCI is Houston’s frontline resource for accessing FREE mental health services and support.

04/28/2026

The Hope and Healing Center is Houston’s front-line resource for accessing free mental health services, educational programming, and supportive services. But what does that mean? Come find out!

Join us in one week - Tuesday, May 5, from 5 PM - 6 PM - for an Open House. Our CEO, Dr. Matthew S. Stanford, PhD, will dive into our programs, resources, and how we’re addressing the current mental health crisis. You can walk through our hallways, see our therapy rooms, meet our Program Directors, and ask all your questions. Come be part of the solution!

This is the perfect introduction to our nonprofit agency, and all are welcome! Please email cwatso@hhci.org to let us know if you're coming (helpful, but not required) - and feel free to bring a friend! 🦋

04/27/2026

Looking to better understand mental health and how to show up with care?

Our FREE online educational events are guided by trusted clinical experts from the Hope and Healing Center & Institute and are designed to make mental health knowledge accessible and actionable.

You’ll gain insights and real-world strategies you can apply right away whether at home, at work, or within your faith community, so you can respond with empathy, clarity, and confidence when someone needs support.

Join us for our upcoming events:
🗓 May 21: The Neuroscience Behind Behavioral Addictions
🗓 July 23: Cognitive Wellness and Mental Health

🎓 1.0 CE hour for Licensed Mental Health Providers may be earned

💻 Register now! https://bit.ly/3Zqyf7U

04/23/2026

Join us for an ✨Open House✨ on Tuesday, May 5, from 5 PM - 6 PM to learn about HHCI’s no-cost mental health services and resources.

What to Expect:
🧑🏼‍🏫 Brief presentation from HHCI’s CEO, Matthew S. Stanford, PhD, on mental health care in Houston and what we are doing to be a part of the solution (begins at 5:15pm)
👟 Tour therapy offices, library, and support group rooms
🙋🏼‍♀️ Visit with Program Directors to ask questions or learn more
🍪 Light bites and refreshments will be served
🎟️ No cost to attend!

This is the perfect introduction to our nonprofit agency and all are welcome! Please email cwatso@hhci.org to let us know if you’re coming (helpful, but not required) - and feel free to bring a friend!

04/23/2026

Faith communities are often the first place people turn during their hardest moments. Is your leadership equipped to respond?

Our FREE GTHU Empower Faith Communities Training equips pastors, ministry leaders, and faith organizations with the tools to respond to mental health challenges with compassion, confidence, and hope.

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

👉 Learn more: https://bit.ly/4tnWPUX

04/20/2026

You pour into others every day… but your soul needs care too.

At our upcoming Coaches Table on May 5, we’re focusing on rest, renewal, and the rhythms that restore caregivers.

“Come to me…and I will give you rest.” — Matthew 11:28

Take a breath. Come be refreshed. https://bit.ly/4df7g7C

04/20/2026

🕊️ Feeling anxious? Discover how prayer can calm your mind and restore peace to support everyday mental wellness.

🎙️ In episode 4 of the Madness & Grace Podcast, hosts Matthew S. Stanford, Ph.D., behavioral neuroscientist and CEO, and Madeline Stiers, Ph.D., LCSW-S, Chief Clinical Officer, explore Finding Peace Through Prayer.

Tune in to the NEW episode to discover:
💙 How prayer can calm anxiety and re-center the mind in God’s presence
💙 Different forms of prayer that cultivate peace in daily life
💙 Why spiritual practices and mental health care can work together

Our podcast brings together expert-led, practical, and compassionate conversations that pair clinical insight with real‑world tools you can use today.

👉 Listen now: https://bit.ly/madness-and-grace-podcast

04/16/2026

Finding support for behavioral health and addiction shouldn’t feel overwhelming.

The Mischer Behavioral Health Resource Center provides trusted tools, resources, and guidance to help you navigate addiction and behavioral health challenges. With clear, reliable support, you can better understand these challenges and explore care options with confidence.

If you’re not sure where to start, you can also explore resources through Grace, our friendly AI assistant, who can help guide you toward support, mental wellness assessments, and trusted mental health resources.

💬 How Can Grace Support You?
Our friendly AI assistant is here to help you take the next step with confidence:

✅ Get clear answers to your questions about mental health and addiction
✅ Find the right trainings and resources for you
✅ Explore trusted tools to better understand what you’re facing
✅ Connect with support options and vetted providers near you

👉 Explore the Mischer Behavioral Health Resource Center or talk to Grace today: https://bit.ly/49EvAxw

04/15/2026

🎓 Earn 3 Continuing Education (CE) Credits as you join us for this upcoming workshop.

Join us for a FREE, 3-hour online workshop:
Supporting Women Through Trauma: Skills & Strategies

Learn how to respond to trauma with clarity, safety, and care—in real-life situations.

Led by Madeline Stiers, Ph.D., LCSW-S, this interactive training equips you with practical, trauma-informed tools you can apply immediately.

📅 May 14
⏰ 12:00–3:00 PM CST

👉 Register today! https://bit.ly/4sjVwEt

✨ You’ll learn how to:
✔️ Recognize trauma responses
✔️ Respond with clarity and care
✔️ Support emotional regulation
✔️ Maintain healthy boundaries

04/15/2026

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.

04/13/2026

April is Stress Awareness Month. 💙

Stress touches every community — in our homes, workplaces, classrooms, and faith communities. Often, the first person someone turns to isn’t a professional. It’s someone they trust.

That’s why Mental Health Coaches matter.

The GTHU Mental Health Coach Training equips everyday people with practical tools to support others facing stress, emotional challenges, and life’s difficult seasons. As a Mental Health Coach, you'll also learn practical strategies and self-care plans to support your own mental well-being.

Through this training, you’ll choose a specialty that aligns with your path:

✅ Addiction & Behavioral Health
✅ Aging & Elder Care
✅ Child & Adolescent Mental Health
✅ Trauma

🤝 Together, we can build communities where people feel seen, supported, and never alone in their struggles.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4q1fwe9

04/10/2026

If you missed last month's Spring Breakfast, swipe to read some helpful tips shared by Dr. Elizabeth McIngvale 🤩

To learn more about our events or mental health trainings, visit our website: www.hopeandhealingcenter.org ☀️

04/09/2026

Sometimes the strongest thing you can do is ask for support. Our trained peer professionals are ready to listen and guide you toward hope and healing.

Through The Hope Line, you can receive:
🌟 30 minutes of FREE mental health coaching
🌟 Referrals from our vetted provider network
🌟 Compassionate, confidential, and judgment-free support
🌟 Help with anxiety, depression, loneliness, relationship challenges, trauma, grief, stress, and more

📞 Call now: (832) 831-7337
📅 Available daily: 5–8 PM CT | English & Spanish

Looking for support outside of those hours or not sure where to start? Grace, our friendly AI assistant, is available anytime to guide you whether you're looking to take a mental wellness assessment, explore providers, or connect with additional support.

👉 Talk to Grace today: https://bit.ly/49EvAxw

Reach out today and take the first step toward hope and healing. 💙

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717 Sage Road
Houston, TX
77056

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+17138711004

Website

http://www.hopeandhealingcenter.org/

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