Mental Health Ministry

Just like with our physical health, we ALL have mental health that needs to be nourished and cared for. Some of us have mental illnesses, but those are illnesses, just like heart conditions or diabetes. As with these other diseases, they are a result of a fallen world and often need lifelong management. In either case, the church is made for community and should be a safe place to struggle. At Colorado Community Church, our mission is walk with you in your journey – through the challenges and victories – and help you embrace your innate value and identity in Christ.

Anxiety can include feeling panicked, fearful, worried, restless, or simply uneasy and many people today struggle with it daily. In this workshop, we will explore the twelve areas of anxiety and their corresponding paths to peace, discover how Biblical accounts of dealing with anxiety correspond with psychological principles, and learn the five most common fears and how to overcome them. By the end of this 2-session workshop, you will have discovered more than 75 practical tools to reduce anxiety in your daily life. This workshop is designed for anyone who has experienced anxiety, not just those with a formal diagnosis, as well as caregivers/family members. Presenters include:
Rodger S. Wills - M.A. in Counseling, Denver Seminary
Dr. Jonathan Thiele - Psychiatrist

While the workshop includes both sessions, you are still welcome to participate if you can only attend one date. Both sessions’ format will be split between large group teaching and table discussion. Attendance is limited to 50 participants. Lunch and snacks included.

$40 per person and scholarships are available.

Anchor is a bi-monthly peer group experience where you can find safe community as well as ongoing encouragement in your faith and mental wellness. Find a space to safely share your story and gain valuable skills for managing your mental health. Also open to caregivers and families seeking to support their loved one in a healthy way.
Online pre-registration is preferred but not required.

If you are struggling with a chronic illness or pain and desire to connect with others to share your journey, come be a part of this support group. You will receive encouragement, understanding, and resources in a safe space.

Soul Shop is an interactive, evidence-based suicide prevention training program designed specifically for congregations, ministry volunteers and community members. Grounded in scripture, the training enables churches to:    

• become comfortable with being suicide-safe in their interactions, language, sermons and programs
• learn to look for warning signs
• explore cultural and demographic factors
• utilize language to talk about suicide
• understand what to do when someone is suicidal
• identify who to approach that might be at risk

The end goal is that churches would become "suicide-safe", as the church should ultimately be the safest place for those struggling with suicidal thoughts.
Donation of $10 to cover speaker fee and session materials. Scholarships are available.

A collective peer group experience of growth and healing designed to help those living with mental health issues find community, share their story, gain valuable skills for managing your mental health, and recognize and access their identity in Christ. Also provides insights to help caregivers and families support their loved one in a healthy way.

This class is for adults ages 19+. Online pre-registration is required. The class is limited to 15 participants. There is a $20 fee for materials, and scholarships are available.

Classes are cumulative and the group dynamic of trust and safety is vital so please plan on attending each week.

Fearless is a strengths-based collective group experience designed to help young people pursue mental, emotional, social, and spiritual wellness. This 8-week group provides high schoolers with a safe space to explore the concept of wellness in the context of their faith. Fearless affirms our innate value in Christ and equips teens with practical skills to overcome challenges and thrive in the midst of a changing world. Online pre-registration is required. Classes are cumulative and the group dynamic of trust and safety is vital so please plan on attending each week if possible. 

Caregivers, family members, and friends of those struggling with mental disorders have unique needs as they work to support their loved one. The OVERCOME class and ANCHOR Support Group are designed to also serve “supporters” in order to help them better understand their loved one’s struggle and establish healthy boundaries for themselves. 

A Christian-based organization that offers resources for those seeking faith-based support on their mental health journey. They are currently offering online guided meditations that we think will be a blessing to you!

Colorado Community Church offers counseling from our pastors if the struggle is one that is spiritual in nature and involves offering support for mental wellness as it intersects with a person’s walk of faith.
Just call 303-783-3838 and ask for the Pastor of the Day.

No one should walk through mental health challenges alone; we all need a support system. Join us weekly on Friday nights for the H.O.P.E. Celebrate Recovery group. This group provides practical tools to help you build a supportive network of hope, and is especially good for those struggling with multiple issues (i.e., mental health & addictive behaviors).

CCC is working with one of our strategic partners, Anchor International, to offer a 9-week virtual class developed in collaboration with MOPS International and designed for any mom who has experienced emotions, thoughts, or moods that feel TOO BIG for your heart to handle! This could be anything from baby blues to postpartum depression, anxiety, and everything else in between. Join other moms of young kids as you work through a specially-designed curriculum utilizing a unique mix of practical tools and soul care. This class will allow you a safe space to share the joys and challenges of experiencing the fierce love only a mother can.

Colorado Community Church also partners with many Christian mental health professionals who offer counseling in different areas of expertise. These counselors have been screened and vetted by CCC, and offer therapy from a Biblical worldview.