Resource Vault
Free Christian Mental Health Resources
I know “resources” can become another overwhelming word. So this page is not meant to give you a giant self-improvement plan. It is a shelf of small things: a prayer, a verse, a one-page plan, a way to text someone, a starting point for support.
You do not need to understand the whole site. You do not need to download everything. Pick the sentence that sounds most like today, then take the smallest next step that feels possible.
Quick Answer
Still Here Faith's free resources are low-capacity Christian mental health tools for believers walking through depression, anxiety, numbness, grief, church hurt, support questions, or heavy days. They are encouragement and resource navigation, not therapy or medical care.
Choose by need
What do you need this resource to do?
The full vault can feel like a lot. Choose the closest doorway and start with one small next step.
The lowest-friction starter pack
You do not have to download all three. One page is enough to start.
I cannot pray
Start with one sentence. Tiny Prayers is the lowest-friction doorway.
I need Scripture
Start with short verses grouped by what hurts.
I am panicking
Start with your body before trying to think clearly.
I feel numb
Start with mercy. Numb is not the same as faithless.
I need a person
Start with a group, counselor, pastor, doctor, or trusted person.
I am helping someone
Start with safer words and less pressure.
I am a pastor or leader
Start with listening, referral, follow-up, and safety.
I have therapy or medication questions
Start with faith and professional care together.
Browse by topic
The Resource Vault is easier by doorway
Use these topic hubs when you want a cleaner path through the site, not just a download.
Christian depression
Shame, faith, Scripture, low-capacity letters, and depression support.
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Anxiety and panic
Grounding, breath prayers, panic support, and body-first tools.
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Bible verses and prayer
Tiny prayers, Psalms, lament, and gentle Scripture paths.
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Therapy, medication, and faith
Care questions without shame or either/or thinking.
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Church hurt and burnout
Church pain, ministry exhaustion, boundaries, and spiritual fatigue.
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Helping someone else
Words, support scripts, pastor guidance, and safer next steps.
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Ready now
24 resources are available as instant downloads. Start with Tiny Prayers, the Heavy Day Plan, or Bible Verses for Depression.
Coming through email
5 free resources are being prepared and will be sent to the email list as they are finished.
📖 Free Guide
The Still Here Christian Depression Resource Guide
The flagship guide will gather tiny prayers, Bible verses, support options, and practical next steps for Christians who still love God but do not feel okay. Join the list to receive it when it is ready.
Tiny Prayers is ready now. The full guide is being prepared for the email list. This resource is encouragement, not medical care.
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Most helpful for heavy days
If the full vault feels like too much, start with one of these. They are the lowest-friction resources in the library.
Tiny Prayers for When You Cannot Pray
A printable sheet of short, honest prayers for heavy days. For when you have no words and need just one sentence.
Best for: When prayer feels impossible or your capacity is low
Format: Printable PDF
Category: Tiny Prayers
Access: Instant download
Heavy Day Support Plan
A simple one-page worksheet to help you identify anchors, safe reach-outs, and tiny next steps for the hardest days.
Best for: Making one small plan before the day gets too heavy
Format: Printable worksheet
Category: Heavy Day Tools
Access: Instant download
Bible Verses for Depressed Christians, Low-Capacity Edition
A short Scripture guide for days when long reading feels impossible. Just a few verses, grouped by what hurts.
Best for: Low-capacity Scripture when you feel depressed, numb, or ashamed
Format: Scripture guide
Category: Bible Verses
Access: Instant download
Browse the Resource Vault
Use the categories below to find one small next step. Resources marked ready now have a real download link. Email-list resources are free but still being prepared.
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Start Here
2 resources in this section.
Still Here Christian Depression Resource Guide
The flagship guide with tiny prayers, Bible verses, support options, and practical next steps for Christians who still love God but do not feel okay.
Best for: A gentle overview when you do not know where to start
Format: PDF guide
Category: Start Here
Access: Email list / coming soon
You Are Not a Bad Christian Encouragement Cards
Printable reminders for shame spirals, especially when depression has made you wonder if God is disappointed in you.
Best for: Shame spirals and reminders that being unwell is not spiritual failure
Format: Printable cards
Category: Start Here
Access: Instant download
Tiny Prayers
3 resources in this section.
Bathroom Floor Prayer Sheet
For the very hardest moments. One page. Simple words. Something to hold onto when you are on the floor.
Best for: Very low-capacity moments when all you can say is help
Format: Prayer sheet
Category: Tiny Prayers
Access: Email list / coming soon
Breath Prayers for Panic
One-line prayers you can breathe slowly when your body feels louder than your thoughts.
Best for: Panic, overwhelm, and short breathing prayers
Format: Prayer sheet
Category: Tiny Prayers
Access: Instant download
Prayer When You Want to Give Up
Safety-first prayers for moments when staying here feels hard.
Best for: Moments when you need both prayer and immediate support
Format: Prayer sheet
Category: Tiny Prayers
Access: Instant download
Bible Verses
2 resources in this section.
Bible Verses for Depressed Christians, Low-Capacity Edition
Printable verse cards for heavy days, with short reflections on lament, God's nearness, and gentle hope.
Best for: Keeping a few gentle scriptures close on hard days
Format: Printable cards
Category: Bible Verses
Access: Email list / coming soon
Low-Capacity Bible Reading Plan
A tiny reading plan for days when concentration is low and long devotionals feel impossible.
Best for: Reading Scripture when attention and energy are limited
Format: 14-day plan
Category: Bible Verses
Access: Email list / coming soon
Heavy Day Tools
2 resources in this section.
Christian Anxiety First Steps
A gentle starter guide for believers dealing with panic, racing thoughts, body tension, and fear without shame.
Best for: Anxious days when your body will not calm down
Format: Starter guide
Category: Heavy Day Tools
Access: Instant download
How to Tell Someone You Are Not Safe
Copyable words for reaching out when you should not be alone.
Best for: Finding words when you need immediate help
Format: Crisis-safe script
Category: Heavy Day Tools
Access: Instant download
Support Finder Tools
1 resource in this section.
Support Group Vetting Checklist
A guide to help you evaluate whether a support group is a safe, healthy fit for your situation.
Best for: Choosing a group without ignoring safety or fit
Format: Printable checklist
Category: Support Finder Tools
Access: Instant download
For Friends and Family
2 resources in this section.
How to Support a Depressed Christian Friend
A helper guide for friends, spouses, family members, pastors, and small group leaders who want to support someone without shaming them.
Best for: Friends, spouses, family members, and small group leaders
Format: Helper guide
Category: For Friends and Family
Access: Email list / coming soon
What to Say to a Depressed Christian Friend
Copyable, non-shaming words for checking in, offering support, and knowing when someone needs more help.
Best for: Friends, spouses, parents, pastors, and small group leaders
Format: Helper guide
Category: For Friends and Family
Access: Instant download
For Pastors and Churches
2 resources in this section.
How to Talk to Your Pastor About Depression
A gentle conversation guide for telling a pastor or church leader that you are struggling.
Best for: Finding words when asking church leadership for care
Format: Conversation guide
Category: For Pastors and Churches
Access: Instant download
Church Mental Health Safety Sheet
A practical sheet for pastors and church leaders responding to depression, crisis, and support needs.
Best for: Pastors, small group leaders, prayer teams, and care ministries
Format: Church safety sheet
Category: For Pastors and Churches
Access: Instant download
Therapy, Medication, and Faith
3 resources in this section.
Faith and Therapy FAQ
A plain-language FAQ for Christians who feel guilty, confused, or unsure about counseling and professional mental health care.
Best for: People who feel guilty or confused about counseling
Format: FAQ guide
Category: Therapy, Medication, and Faith
Access: Instant download
Medication and Faith FAQ
A shame-free FAQ for Christians sorting through medication questions, antidepressant guilt, doctor conversations, and faith.
Best for: Medication shame, antidepressant questions, and doctor conversations
Format: FAQ guide
Category: Therapy, Medication, and Faith
Access: Instant download
How to Talk to Your Doctor About Depression
A gentle appointment prep sheet for talking honestly with a medical professional.
Best for: Preparing for a doctor visit without needing perfect words
Format: Appointment prep sheet
Category: Therapy, Medication, and Faith
Access: Instant download
How to use this page
Choose the resource that matches the next tiny thing you can do. If all you have capacity for is one prayer, start with Tiny Prayers. If you need a person or group, use the support finder. If you are not safe, use crisis support first.
Still Here Faith offers Christian encouragement and resource navigation, not medical advice, diagnosis, treatment, pastoral counseling, crisis care, or emergency care. If you are in immediate danger, call emergency services, call or text 988 in the U.S., or text HOME to 741741.
Need a guided path?
Choose by what kind of heavy today is.
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Questions About the Free Resource Vault
Are these Christian mental health resources free?
Yes. The resources listed here are free. Some are ready to download now, and others are being prepared for the email list as they are finished.
Do I need to sign up to use these resources?
No for the ready resources. Tiny Prayers is available as an instant free download. Some future guides use the email list so you can receive them when they are ready.
Are these resources a replacement for therapy or medical care?
No. Still Here Faith offers Christian encouragement and resource navigation, not therapy, medical advice, diagnosis, treatment, or crisis care.
Can I share these with a friend, small group, or church?
Yes. These resources are designed to be printed, shared, and used gently. Please keep the safety notes and source context attached when sharing.
What should I do if I am in crisis?
If you are in immediate danger or thinking about harming yourself, call or text 988 in the U.S. or contact emergency services. Use crisis support first.
📕 Still Here Devotional
Still Here: Devotions for the Long, Quiet Middle
A gentle devotional for the days when you still believe but you do not feel okay. Quiet reflections for the long middle.