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Mental Health Issues leaflet from the Church of Scotland's Science, Religion and Technology Project.

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Resources, information and support from Scotland's mental health charity.

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From national services, like our confidential Infoline and online wellbeing support Time for You, to our 70 services based in communities across Scotland, we work every day to support better mental health and wellbeing. We listen to what matters locally and we campaign nationally - for the changes, big and small, that can make all the difference in life.

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Details of support available for ministers, probationers, familiarisation candidates and deacons, including counselling, pastoral supervision and coaching.

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Ascend exists to support, resource and develop you.

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How can a church become a sanctuary—a place where individuals living with mental health challenges feel safe, supported, and a sense of belonging? The Sanctuary Course was created to inspire and equip communities of faith that are asking this important question.

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Have any questions? See answers to our frequently asked questions .

HOW CAN I SEND FEEDBACK AFTER I FINISH THE COURSE?

We'd love to hear about your experience! We have a brief, five-minute survey for those who have participated in The Sanctuary Course. The feedback you provide helps us improve the course and better serve the needs of churches. Additionally, it helps us demonstrate impact to our donors and community. Facilitators and participants alike are invited to share their feedback. You can find the survey here.

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The Sanctuary Course - Sanctuary Mental Health Ministries

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The Sanctuary Course is a free small group resource designed for churches to explore the connection between mental health and faith.

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Kintsugi Hope is a growing movement of churches and charities taking up the call to create safe spaces for their community. Kintsugi Hope Wellbeing Groups provide a safe and supportive environment where you can share your struggles, gain valuable insights and develop practical tools to enhance your wellbeing. Through a combination of group discussions, activities and peer support people find the strength and resilience to navigate life's challenges with confidence.

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Kintsugi Hope is a charity based in the UK striving to make a difference to peoples mental wellbeing.
'Kintsugi' (金継ぎ) is a Japanese technique for repairing pottery with seams of gold. The word means'golden joinery' in Japanese. This repairs the brokenness in a way that makes the object more beautiful, and even more unique than it was prior to being broken. Instead of hiding the scars it makes a feature of them.

We want to see a world where mental and emotional health is understood and accepted, with safe and supportive communities for everyone to grow and flourish.

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Kintsugi Hope is a charity based in the UK striving to make a difference to peoples mental wellbeing. 'Kintsugi' (金継ぎ) is a Japanese technique for repairing pottery with seams of gold. The word means'golden joinery' in Japanese. This repairs the brokenness in a way that makes the object more beautiful, and even more unique than it was prior to being broken.

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Renew spaces are simple cafe-style spaces run by local churches where hobbies and activities are shared or co-produced.

Each cafe space is attached to a quiet room or prayer space where inner habits of wellbeing are shared.

Each church partners with a mental health professional from the local council or other suitable organisation to ensure good inclusive practices for safe spaces where it's OK not to be OK can be sustained.

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Renew Wellbeing. 911 likes · 33 talking about this. Training churches to open safe and inclusive spaces where guests can attend to their wellbeing. Working in England, Scotland, Wales, Northern…

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The vision of Go Health is

to enable churches to be resourced and inspired to help individuals and communities flourish through worship, radical love and inclusion, serving those in pain, and demanding justice and peace. A number of courses and initiatives are available to help achieve this aim..

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A selection of training and events designed to help you as you look to support children and families, including, mental health awareness and an introduction to trauma informed support..

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We want to empower you with the best possible training as we work together to make sure that no one feels alone.

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Bible-based Trauma Healing is a unique Bible engagement programme designed to help Christians and the local church provide a compassionate response to hurting and traumatised people in their communities.

It is estimated that at least 70% of people will experience trauma at some point in their life. Bringing together the wisdom of the Bible with proven mental health practices in a way that’s accessible to all, Bible-Based Trauma Healing uses the ‘Healing the Wounds of Trauma’ resource to enable people who are hurting to begin to find hope and healing, through engaging with Scripture and reconnecting with God.

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No matter who we are, none of us are immune from experiencing loss and pain, grief or even trauma. We believe that God is close to those whose hearts have been broken and that when we suffer, the Bible can help.

Bible-based Trauma Healing is a unique Bible engagement programme designed to help Christians and the local church provide a compassionate response to hurting and traumatised people in their communities.

It is estimated that at least 70% of people will experience trauma at some point in their life. Bringing together the wisdom of the Bible with proven mental health practices in a way that's accessible to all, Bible-Based Trauma Healing uses the 'Healing the Wounds of Trauma' resource to enable people who are hurting to begin to find hope and healing, through engaging with Scripture and reconnecting with God.

"Those were the moments and the hours when I realised that this course had a really crucial part to play in people's lives..."

Apply for Trauma Healing Training

Our Bible-based trauma healing programme equips local church members (or Christians working or volunteering in other organisations) to run healing small groups in their own church or community setting. Many Christians want to respond with compassion to those who are hurting, but it takes knowledge and skill to help people wounded by trauma, grief, or loss, without harming them more.

The programme we provide consists of three phases of training. If you would like to find out more about what the programme entails or receive details about one of our forthcoming trainings, simply fill out the form below, letting us know which option you are interested in.

© 2026 The Scottish Bible Society
Scottish Charity No. SC010767
Registered Office: 7 Hampton Terrace, Edinburgh, EH12 5XU, United Kingdom

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Bible-based Trauma Healing is a unique programme which can help the local church provide a compassionate response to traumatised people in their...

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TLG has over 25 years of experience equipping churches to understand and walk alongside children and families who are struggling with their emotional and mental wellbeing.

Emotional support is vital. Here at TLG we are passionate about emotional health and promoting a trauma-informed approach in all that we do. We aren’t all called to be experts, but it’s imperative now more than ever that we have the basic knowledge and skills to safely explore emotional health together, and bring support to those who need it most.

TLG offers a bespoke range of resource-based, therapeutic support training that is delivered mostly through webinars, and occasionally ‘in person’ too.

The training sessions and accompanying resources have been designed by TLG, to equip volunteers and staff in churches, charities, schools and community organisations, who are passionate about bringing trauma-informed approaches and creating supportive environments to their context.

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Explore TLG’s 24 years of expertise in equipping churches, charities, schools, and community organizations with online training focused on emotional health and a trauma-informed approach. Our webinars and resources empower volunteers and staff to create supportive environments, offering free training sessions like Emotional First Aid and The Emotional Rollercoaster. Witness the transformative impact in Northern Ireland through TLG Early Intervention. Join us in promoting emotional wellbeing and building a community of support.