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Jesus knows your pain.Not only did He suffer physically through His passion, but He also suffered isolation, betrayal, abandonment, grief, depression, humiliation, and loss.
But that was not the end of His story, and it is not the end of your story either.There is always hope. You were created out of love, by Love, and for love. There are many wonderful counselors, therapists, and other treatments for mental health issues, but the Church is also here to offer you spiritual healing through the Sacraments of Reconcilation, Eucharist, and through our prayer for you and your loved ones.
If you are suicidal, please don't wait to reach out --- call the National Suicide Prevention Hotline
1-800-273-8255St. John the Baptist Catholic Church Counseling Services
Counseling sessions are based on the 50-minute hour*.
Crisis Counseling
For individuals and families experiencing life changing events, i.e. sudden death or illness, alcoholism/drug addiction, sexual abuse, violence, trauma, etc. as well as marriage and family issues.Ongoing Counseling
For individuals, couples, families to address and resolve relationship issues; strengthen communications, problem solving and coping skills; to heal from past abuse; to cope with stress, depression, anxiety, etc.Location
St. John's Counseling Center is located across from the St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School playground.Scheduling
Day and evening appointments are available. Appointments may be made by calling (405) 359-8539 or e-mail Mary Brenner at mbrenner@stjohn-catholic.org*Services are offered on a sliding scale and no one is refused services due to inability to pay.
https://stjohn-catholic.org/outreach/pastoral-care/counseling-center
St. John Catholic Church Support GroupsCODEPENDENTS ANONYMOUS (CoDA) A 12-Step fellowship of men and women whose common purpose is to develop healthy and loving relationships and to support and share with each other in a journey of self-discovery and healing. CODA meets at 6:30 p.m. every Thursday evening and every Saturday at 11 a.m. Call Sherry at (405) 315-7559. There is also a codependents support group that meets at the church. Please call the church office or counseling center for more information.
SURVIVORS' SUPPORT GROUP A support group for those who have lost someone to suicide. A simple gathering in a caring atmosphere, offering ways to cope and remember loved ones. Located at Meerschaert House 2nd Floor - 1901 NW 18 St., Oklahoma City, OK. 73106. Call Denise Short, (405) 620-7991. Held on the third Tuesday of the month.
CAREGIVER SUPPORT For caregivers of those with some type of dementia meets on the second Monday of each month from 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. at Santa Fe Presbyterian Church, 1603 N. Santa Fe. For information call the church at (405) 341-3300 or Cindy Thomas at (405) 715-9954.
CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY & GAMBLING — A CHANCE TO CHANGE Meets on Mondays, from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at 3031 NW 64, off May Avenue, Oklahoma City. New programs for individuals with gambling problems and employee assistance programs are now available. Call (405) 840-9000.
WIDOWED OR DIVORCED The opportunity to find help dealing with the natural grief process is available through the Beginning Experience weekend. With the help of God, the pain of loss can turn into an experience of positive growth. For info or upcoming dates, contact the Office of Family Life at (405) 721-5651, Ext. 108.
MENTAL HEALTH Edmond Support Group for depression, bipolar, and related conditions meets every Saturday, 3 p.m. - 4 p.m. in the Edmond Public Library, at 10 S. Boulevard. We have been there … we understand.
Visit St. John Catholic Church's website for additional support groups in the area.St. Francis Catholic Church Suicide Loss Support Group
A support group for those who have lost someone to suicide meets at St. Francis in Oklahoma City on the third Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the Meerschaert House located just north of the church building. The gathering is in a caring atmosphere to remember loved ones. Call (405) 528-0485.
Suicide Remembrance Mass
Every September, there is a Mass held at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church for those who have lost someone to suicide. It is a time to gather and pray for our loved ones, comfort one another, and find hope and healing in the mercy and love of God.
Catholic Charities
Catholic Charities offers a wide range of counseling services in English and Spanish to help those dealing with such issues, providing ways to cope with problems and overcome them. We provide professional counseling to allow opportunities for therapeutic change and growth with an atmosphere of acceptance and caring in alignment with Catholic Social Teachings.
We offer short-term counseling, up to six sessions at $20 per session, for individuals, families, and couples in Oklahoma City and select rural communities
Catholic Charities can help you with short-term counseling as well as help to refer you to someone that help longer term. They help people living with depression, addiction, anxiety, grief, etc. Visit their website to find someone to help!
We adhere to the ethical standards of helping professions within the State of Oklahoma. Confidentiality is required by law. Mandatory reporting is required by law in certain situations such as child abuse and risk of hurting self or others.