If you are struggling with your mental, relational, or emotional health, or have a family member who struggles, you are not alone.  We want to walk beside you on this journey.

Resources

Crisis Hotline

If you’re facing a mental health crisis and need someone to talk to, please call the crisis hotline at 615-244-7444.

Therapists & Specialists we reccomend

Rainey Brown, Ph.D., LPC-MHSP, Level II EMDR (trauma) therapist 615-969-8803

Rob Curwen, LMFT, certified in Emotion-Focused Therapy for couples 615-519-9945

Steve Riser, MDiv., LPC-MHSP, works well with couples and individuals with mental health issues 615-856-6931

Amy Frew, Ph.D., LMFT, specializes in children, adolescents, and women 615-417-6009

Jan Harvey, LMFT, specializes in premarital work and also couple therapy 615-376-4818

Michael Christian, Ph.D., LPC-MHSP, a certified sex therapist and sex addiction therapist 615-604-6853

Ken Graham, LPC, certified sex addiction therapist  615-538-6133

John Nichols, LPC-MHSP, works with men, teens, and couples 615-448-5800

Patricia Dean, LMFT, EMDR and Brainspotting therapist for trauma therapy, somatic and experiential therapist  615-438-3132

Keith Tenpenny, MDiv., LMFT, works with men and couples  615-509-1898

Bonny Kate Simpkins, MMFC/T, currently has a temporary license, works with couples and premarital  615-373-9955

Jordan Simmons, MMFT  615-631-9560

National Alliance on Mental Illness

There is a NAMI Davidson which includes the greater Nashville area. They have a 24-hour Mental Health Line at 855-274-7471. Ms. Robin Nobling is Executive Director.

NAMI Vanderbilt is affiliated with NAMI Davidson and they have a support group and educational meetings at the Vanderbilt Psychiatric Hospital Conference Center.

  • They meet monthly at 6:30 to 8:30 PM on the 1st Wednesday of each month. The educational meetings are on other announced dates throughout the year.  No registration is required.
  • 1601 23rd Ave S. Nashville, 37212

NAMI’s new Family to Family education class.  Announcing a new class:

  • Starts: September 14, Saturday, thru  October 19 Saturday
  • Time: 11 AM  to   3 PM  approx.
  • Duration: 6 Saturdays
  • Place: St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Annex, Franklin TN

NAMI Tennessee will sponsor the NAMI Family-to-Family Education Program for family members and loved ones of persons diagnosed with serious mental illness.  The class will start in Williamson County on September 14, 2019, and will take place over the course of 6 Saturdays from 11 am to 3 pm.

This free course will cover mental illnesses including mood disorders (Bipolar Disorder and Major Depression), Schizophrenia, Panic Disorder, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, and Co-occurring Substance Abuse Disorders.  Classes provide coping skills such as handling crisis and relapse; basic information about medications; listening and communication techniques; problem-solving skills; self-care strategies; resource development; and hope in recovery and rehabilitation.

“This course is a wonderful experience!” says one instructor, “It balances basic education and skill-training with emotional support, coping strategies, and empowerment.  We hope families with relatives who have a serious mental illness will take advantage of this opportunity.”

The course is designed specifically for parents, siblings, spouses, sons and daughters, partners, and significant others who are caregivers of adults living with severe and persistent mental illness.  “It was exactly what I needed when I needed it” stated a recent class participant.

Pre-registration is required.  For more information or to register, call Richard Baxter or Brenda Stacey-Scott

What Others are Saying…

“Beautiful moments each week, uplifting and heartfelt testimonies, loving, caring, supportive group members and leaders who walk beside you through these life moments. Tears of fear, frustration and finally joy for break-through are normal. My family is healing and I’m thankful every day!  Everyone is welcomed and loved!”

“I am a mother of three adopted teens (all three with intellectual disabilities). My 14-year-old is very impulsive and makes poor decisions; but most assuredly, beautiful, loved, sweet children. This group on Thursday nights has been a lifeline to me. They listen, are-empathetic and openly share their hearts, and when they can help give me some direction. It’s good to know that we don’t walk through the dark days alone; there is always a kind person that will pray with you and for you. I am free to open up and know it will not be a gossip group, but a loving caring group that walks in the same dark valley but gives hope and helps to know we can do all things through Christ who has called us to this mission and will never leave us. Thank you Brentwood Baptist and the leadership team.”