"Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."
Philippians 4:6-7
Sometimes the verse above is hard to follow, especially when we are experiencing tumult or uncertainty in our lives. As humans, we all have times of anxiety, depression, and doubt. When you are walking through those times, the most important thing to know is that you are not alone.
This page provides information on self-care, screening tools, and local mental health providers that can help you or someone you love work through a variety of mental health issues. Also, if you would like one of our pastors to pray with you or for you, please contact the Woodland church office at 919-556-5455. Our staff would be honored to walk through this season with you.
Please also check out our blog, Mental Health Meditations, for timely and helpful articles from mental health professionals on a wide variety of issues.
EMERGENCIES
If there is a mental health emergency (person is a danger to themselves or others), call 911 OR go to Wake County Crisis Assessment Services (WakeBrook Facility)
107 Sunnybrook Rd, Raleigh
984-974-4800
https://www.uncmedicalcenter.org/uncmc/care-treatment/mental-health/unc-hospitals-at-wakebrook/
STEPS TO FIND A MENTAL HEALTH PROVIDER
*It is always a good first step to talk to your regular family doctor/pediatrician as they often have referral lists available to you. You can also contact your insurance company to get a list of providers in your area that are “in-network”. Even if a provider is not in your insurance network, they can still work with you, and then you can file for your out of network benefit (which, in many cases is not that much more expensive than a copay would be with your insurance!).
*Your doctor can help you decide if you would possibly benefit from medication, “talk therapy/counseling” or a combination of both. If you decide that medication needs to be a component of your treatment, your doctor can either prescribe that medication or will refer you to a specialist for that.
Alliance Behavioral Health (for Wake County Medicaid)
800-510-9132
https://www.alliancehealthplan.org/
*Call to discuss options for care in Wake County. Screening provider options will be discussed based on needs, insurance, and other factors.
Bethany Christian Services
919-510-9511
https://bethany.org/locations/us/north-carolina/raleigh
In addition to providing foster care and adoption services, this agency provides family counseling services out of their Raleigh office.
Cardinal Innovations Healthcare (For Franklin/Granville/Vance/Warren County Medicaid)
252-430-1330
https://www.cardinalinnovations.org/
*Call to discuss options for care in Franklin County. Screening provider options will be discussed based on needs, insurance, and other factors.
Cornerstone Counseling and Wellness
984-235-2545
https://www.cornerstonecounselingnc.net
Licensed practitioners providing mental health counseling and wellness resources in a Raleigh-based office.
Lifecare Counseling and Coaching
919-851-1527
http://lifecarecc.com/
Licensed practitioners providing counseling, coaching, and psychiatric services with offices in Raleigh, Brier Creek, Chapel Hill and Holly Springs.
Christian Counselors in the Wake Forest Area
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/christian-counseling/27587?sid=5f956a855426d
Psychology Today Search of ALL providers in Wake Forest area
www.psychologytoday.com is a useful resource for locating providers in your area. There are many other helpful counselors/psychiatrists locally beyond those located here. You can search using filters such as location, insurance, therapeutic approach, etc.
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/27587?sid=5f956a855426d
ONLINE RESOURCES
Screening Tools for Different Mental Health Needs
https://screening.mhanational.org/screening-tools?ref=Covid
CDC Guidelines for Self-Care and Managing Stress
https://www.cdc.gov/injury/features/dealing-with-stress/index.html
Substance Abuse/Alcoholism Recovery Resources
www.AlcoholRehabGuide.org/Treatment
COVID Related Articles/Resources
https://www.yalemedicine.org/stories/mental-health-covid-19/
https://medicine.yale.edu/childstudy/communitypartnerships/cvtc/Understanding%20%26%20Coping%20with%20Reactions%20in%20a%20Pandemic_386176_284_28977_v1.pdf
https://childmind.org/article/supporting-kids-during-the-covid-19-crisis/
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/coronavirus/in-depth/mental-health-covid-19/art-20482731