In today’s episode, Steph and Laura share from personal and professional experience on how to know when it’s time for help, and the wide variety of options we each have when finding support. They also discuss reasons why someone may resist various forms of help, including pride, fear, and misunderstanding. If you’ve ever wondered what’s waiting for you on the other side of a first-time call to your doctor, a counsellor, or friend to tell them you aren’t O-K, this is a good place to start.

If you’re listening today because you think it may be time for yourself or someone you know to reach out for help, we want you to know that God is with you. We pray over you directly in today’s episode, and share some encouragement right out of the gate for those of you in the trenches.

Includes: Being honest about when we need more help, signs and steps for getting help, and addressing fear and pride directly. Turning our hope to God when the process isn’t perfect, and sharing scriptures1 Peter 1:13 , Romans 15:13 , Hebrews 11:1, Romans 5:5, Micah 7:7.

Timeline:

2:00 - Encouragement if you’re in a difficult place

3:20 - When to get help

4:10 - Warning signs we need help

7:30 - Ways getting help can look

10:10 - When pride gets in the way of getting help

14:50 - Other reasons someone might resist getting help

16:15 - Our hope is not in the process, it’s in God

20:00 - Being involved in your care

23:00 - Related and encouraging scripture

25:15 - Praying for our listeners

Resources:

• London Area Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA)
  
  https://cmhamiddlesex.ca/programs-services/crisis-services/
  
  
  
  
  
  • Reach Out - London Area - CMHA
    
    Options for texting, web chat or phone crisis services
  
  
  • https://reachout247.ca/
    
    
  
  
  
  


• Ontario CMHA (Canadian Mental Health Association)
  
  https://ontario.cmha.ca/provincial-mental-health-supports/
  
  


• Mind Beacon Free Digital Therapy Resource for Ontarians https://info.mindbeacon.com/btn542?utm_campaign=Ontario&utm_source=google&utm_medium=sem&utm_content=performance&gclid=CjwKCAjwtJ2FBhAuEiwAIKu19jer3xXLDxaHyX4SCZoB12U5oI3ikMfFwm-kHbSkx3RyTMesPj-aBxoCLKoQAvD_BwE
  
  

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