Resources from SHC Student Ministries Team

• Coronavirus (COVID-19) – How to Deal with the Anxiety 
  Here’s a reliable way to deal with the anxiety, stress of the Coronavirus or any worry, and live with greater peace…
• Peace of Mind in an Unstable World 
  No matter what the future holds, you can have peace of mind and confidence when you know this.
• “Exit: The Appeal of Suicide”
  Before you finish reading this, one individual will have ended their life by suicide—because they think they have no other choice. According to the World Health Organization, a massive 800,000 people take their lives every year—one death every 40 seconds. That’s 3,000 a day. For millions who suffer from deep sadness and despair, “EXIT” points to a better way. This compelling movie shines a powerful light in the darkness and offers true hope to those who think they have none. Someone you know may be secretly considering their exit. Watch “EXIT,” and share it with those you love.
• Life Is __. God’s Illogical Love Will Change Your Existence by Judah Smith
• Dealing with Stress and Anxiety by Pastor Chuck
• Weekday Meditation from SHC 
  Looking for a tool to help ground you and get you focused on what matters most? Maybe, like many of us, you could use a little peace and direction in your life. Join us every Monday – Friday as we spend time applying God’s word to our lives. It’s just 5 minutes a day, 5 days a week.
• Abide Christian Meditation App
• Breethe: Meditation & Sleep App

For Parents

• Navigating Life’s Inevitable Crises by Pastor Tripp
• Anxiety secion of Center for Parent/Youth Understanding
• Focus on the Family articles on Anxiety

Resources from Erica Gregory – Johns Creek & Alpharetta Counseling Center

• Book: Created for Connection: The “Hold Me Tight” Guide for Christian Couples
  I love this book because it explains the neuroscience of love and connection and outlines how God created us this way to connect with each other as well as with Him.
• Johns Creek & Alpharetta Counseling Center e-books
  The Staff of JCAC has poured their heart out to create 3 free e-books to support and share hope with the community. The series is titled “Finding Calm in the Storm,” and includes a book for parents, adolescents/adults, and a book with mindful exercises. Free to everyone, simply click the link to download!
• Free Counseling Services
  The Counselors at JCAC are offering Free Counseling Services during the time of the crisis to anyone impacted by COVID-19. This includes medical staff, first responders, and those who have lost employment. There are limited slots available- please call 404-834-2363 or click the link to get started!
• How to choose the right therapist
• How to talk to someone suicidal
• Online resources for cutting and SI:
  • American Foundation of Suicide Prevention
  • National Suicide Prevention hotline, 1-800-273-8255
• Book:  Helping Teens Who Cut, by Michael Hollander
• How to talk to your child about cutting
• Feeling down vs. Depression

Resource Recommendations from School Counselors

• TeensHealth Stress & Coping Center
  This is a good resource on dealing with stress. This website has a ton of resources about everything, and offers practical strategies for relieving stress and managing anxiety.
• CDC’s Stress & Coping
• Mindfulness Apps:  Calm, Relax Melodies, Headspace, Smiling Mind, Take a Chill
• “Dealing with Teen depression” from HelpGuide
  This resource has a good Depression / suicide category.
• Coping Skills for Kids
  Written for young children, this is a very helpful resource to kids learn coping skills.
• TeensHealth article on Mindfulness 
  An explanation of mindfulness and mindfulness techniques.
• Change to Chill for teens
  Includes a “what stresses you out quiz” that offer suggestions for coping. 
• US Dept. of Health & Human Services Resources to Support Adolescent Mental Health

For Parents:

• Childmind Institute  
  This website is written from the perspective of helping parents help their kids.  It gives about 25 different articles to read about anxiety. Recommended for parents.
• WorryWiseKids.org
  This resource helps parents to diagnose anxiety in their kids
• GoZen
  Videos & exercises explaining brain science behind anxiety & coping mechanisms. You have to submit email to view resources, but does contain many helpful videos.
• Erika’s Lighthouse  
  • “We’re in this Together” Event
  • Coping with Depression Article
• Anxiety & Depression Association of America

Contact Info

If you need help or just want to talk, please know that the following people would love to talk to you and help!

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

• Ph: 1-800-273-8255
• Website: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
• Chat available / En Español / Services for Deaf & Hard of Hearing

Sugar Hill Church

• Andy Armstrong
  • Ph: 404-429-1497
  • Email:  andy@sugarhillchurch.com
• Karen Brown
  • Ph: 678-322-7854
  • Email: karen@sugarhillchurch.com
• Abigail Hyma
  • Ph: 313-318-9877
  • Email:  abigail@sugarhillchurch.com
• Mau Menesses  (Spanish-speaking)
  • Ph: 404-731-5541
  • Email:  mauricio@sugarhillchurch.com

Johns Creek & Alpharetta Counseling

• Erica Gregory, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
  Clinical Director & Owner of Johns Creek & Alpharetta Counseling
  • www.JCACounseling.com
  • Direct Line: 404-512-2795
  • Intake Line: 404-834-2363
• Office Location:
  5755 North Point Parkway, Suite 42
  Alpharetta, Ga. 30022

Local School Counselors

If you know your school counselor, reach out to them directly.  If you would like to contact one of the counselors in the video, please feel free!

• Dr. Bobby Gueh (Lanier High School)
  • Ph: 470-222-4826
  • Email: Bobby.Gueh@gcpsk12.org
• Jennifer Diaz (Lanier Middle School)
  • Ph: 470-705-2782
  • Email: Jennifer.Diaz@gcpsk12.org
• Kristin Gresham (North Gwinnett High School)
  • Ph: 678-765-5827
  • Email:  Kristin.Gresham@gcpsk12.org