About This Resource
This resource hub has been assembled to support healthy, compassionate conversations around anxiety, depression, emotional regulation, and spiritual care.
Whether you are leading a small group, supporting a ministry setting, or exploring these topics personally, these materials are intended to offer accessible guidance, meaningful reflection, and a hopeful framework for care.
We are grateful to Comox Valley Community Church for generously sharing these materials for wider ministry use.
What You Will Find
- Video-based teaching on key mental health themes
- Facilitator and participant resources for group use
- A devotional introduction rooted in faith and hope
- Practical support for thoughtful conversation and care
Series Resources
Explore a curated collection of teaching videos, facilitator notes, and participant materials created to support mental health awareness, practical intervention skills, and faith-informed care.
These materials are available through a password-protected link. To request access or learn more, please contact Corps Mission.
Opening Devotional
In this opening message, Major Barb Stanley, Director of Pastoral Services for The Salvation Army in Canada and Bermuda, welcomes participants and introduces the heart behind the series.
Her reflection acknowledges the reality that anxiety and depression affect many lives, while also pointing to the hope, compassion, and understanding that can grow when we learn together.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions may help clarify how the resource can be used in a corps, group, or ministry setting.
Who is this resource intended for?
This resource is designed for corps leaders, facilitators, pastoral teams, and participants who want to grow in understanding mental health topics within a supportive and faith-based context.
Can this material be used in a group setting?
Yes. The series is well suited for small groups, leadership teams, pastoral conversations, and ministry learning environments.
Is this a counselling or clinical treatment resource?
No. These materials are educational and supportive in nature. They are not a substitute for professional mental health care or emergency intervention.
Do I need special training to use these resources?
No formal certification is required. Facilitators should approach these conversations with sensitivity, care, and an awareness of when to encourage professional support where needed.
How do I access the full series materials?
The full resource collection is available through a password-protected link. To request access, please contact Corps Mission at corps.mission@salvationarmy.ca.
Can these resources be used for personal reflection as well as group learning?
Yes. Individuals may also benefit from engaging the teaching and devotional content on their own for personal learning and reflection.
What if someone in my group needs immediate mental health support?
If someone is in immediate distress or crisis, seek appropriate professional or emergency support right away.
Need Access or More Information?
For questions about the resource, password-protected access, or how these materials may be used in your setting, please contact Corps Mission.
Corps Mission: corps.mission@salvationarmy.ca
