Foundations Christian Counseling

570-402-5088

Christian Counseling of Fleming Island

904-465-1275 – Michael Wade

904-596-0496 – Jim Urban

904-472-7211 – Barbara Musser

904-651-3237 – Bob McQueen

Denese Anderson

904-994-9445

Family Christian Counseling

904-213-8188 

Grace House Counseling

904-269-0886

Christian Family Chapel

904-262-3000

Other Regional Counselors

Lee Brown – 904-885-0215
Marriage Counseling

Rachel White – 904-817-0970
Works primarily with teens and women in trauma

Lauren Capitini – 904-572-4685
Marriage Counseling, Focus on Narcissistic Personality Behavior & Trauma Bonds

Kevin Richard – 904-657-8935
Specializes in addiction.  Mainly works with men.

WHAT TO DO
If someone is displaying suicidal signs…

• Take it SERIOUSLY!
  
• Ask the question, “Are you thinking about suicide?” This will show the person you are concerned about them and will open communication, allowing the person to express their thoughts freely.
• Listen intently and persuade them to get help. If able, guide them to a local resource such as this webpage.

Warning Signs of Suicide

• Talking about wanting to die or kill oneself.
• Sudden change in behavior; happier or calmer.
• Suicide threats or previous suicide attempts.
• Talking about feeling hopeless or having no reason to live.
• Loss of interest in things one cares about.
• Talking about being trapped or in unbearable pain.
• Giving things away, such as prized possessions.
• Purchasing a gun or stockpiling pills.
• Talking about being a burden to others.
• Increasing the use of drugs or alcohol.
• Withdrawn or feeling isolated.
• Acting anxious or agitated; behaving recklessly.
• Sleeping too little or too much.
• Showing rage or talking about seeking revenge.
• Making arrangements; setting one’s affairs in order.
• Themes of death or depression in conversation, writing, reading, or art.

Things To Know

A suicidal person may not ask for help, but that doesn’t mean help isn’t wanted.

• People who take their lives don’t want to die – they want to stop hurting.
• Suicide prevention starts with recognizing the warning signs and taking them seriously.
• If you think a friend or family member is considering suicide, you might be afraid to bring up the subject, but talking openly about suicidal thoughts can save a life.

BOOK

I Love Jesus, But I Want to Die: Finding Hope in the Darkness of Depression by Sara J. Robinson

Loving Someone with Suicidal Thoughts: What Family, Friends, and Partners Can Say and Do by Stacy Freedenthal & David A. Jobes

WEBSITE

https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org

BOOK

Finding Jesus in the Storm: The Spiritual Lives of Christians with Mental Health Challenges by John Swinton

Anxiety, Depression, and Jesus: Finding Hope in All Things by Aaron Hoover

Life is Hard.  God is Good. Let’s Dance: Experiencing Real Joy in a World Gone Made by Bryant Hansen

ARTICLES

Hope for the Despairing Heart – Desiring God

What to Do When You’re Down – The Gospel Coalition

5 Biblical Encouragements for Depressed Believers – The Gospel Coalition

Depression in the Christian Family – Focus on the Family

Depressed and Thankful: Six Ways to Find Joy – Desiring God

Postpartum Depression – The Gospel Coalition

Postpartum Depression Medication – The Gospel Coalition

How to Support Someone Through Depression – Desiring God

Why Christian Love Matters in Depression – The Gospel Coalition

VIDEOS

Going Deep with God in Depression – Desiring God

Christians Get Depressed Too – The Gospel Coalition

Spiritual Depression in the Psalms – Desiring God

BOOK

Inside a Cutter’s Mind: Understanding and Helping Those Who Self-Injure by Jerusha Clark & Earl R. Henslin

BOOK

Sacred Rhythms: Arranging Our Lives for Spiritual Transformation by Ruth Haley Barton

ARTICLES

Sabbath – Practicing The Way

 A Refreshing Take on Burnout & Fatigue – Lifespring Counseling

When Stress Sucks Away Your Will to Go On – Christian Leadership

How Can the Bible Help Us Recover from Burnout – Bible Study Tools

The Way Out of “Burnout” – Desiring God

Burnout Is Coming: Here’s How to Prevent It – The Gospel Coalition

PODCASTS

How to Avoid Burnout and Experience True Rest – Esther Littlefield