Where to find help in times of need?
We are here to help you navigate life’s challenges
When you’re going through a hard time we’d love to walk with you, especially as you seek professional help.
When you become a Christian life does not automatically get easier. Sometimes it gets harder. The world we live in is a hostile and broken place, and we are damaged and broken people.
As Christians we are called to bear one another’s burdens. Sadly, the comfort and support friends and pastors are called on to provide has been largely outsourced to professionals. We don’t think it should be. And so, when you’re going through a hard time we’d encourage you to both talk to someone in your community group or your pastor, at the same time as seeking professional help.
Here are some helpful resources:
- Anxiety Seminar at Vine Church, with Lindy Hadges
- Choosing a Christian Counsellor (scroll down to mid-page)
- Mental Health and Pastoral Institute (ADM), Sydney
- Christian Counselling & Educational Foundation (CCEF)
We'd love to help you...
If you, or someone you know within the Vine Church community, are doing it tough and need help, please contact our Care Team.
Confidentiality Assured
Please know that any information you share will be kept confidential amongst our Care Team – a small group of faithful, discreet and mature Vine Church members and staff.
How we can help:
- Prayer, guidance and accountability
- Receiving Meals or Groceries
- Companionship: whether going for a walk or receiving a call
- Temporary Financial Assistance for urgent needs
- Assistance navigating medical treatment or diagnosis.
- Divorce Care
- Finding a counsellor or other care services.
- Guidance in finding resources and support for addiction.
Sydney Christian Counsellors & Psychologists
The following list of Sydney based counselors who have come recommended by members of Vine Church. Please note, they do not represent Vine Church and we’d encourage you to use discernment in your time with them.
Recommended Books:
Need help today?
If you or someone you know is in crisis and needs help now, call triple zero (000).
- Lifeline Australia: 13 11 14
- Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800
- Mens Line Australia: 1300 78 99 78
- Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636
- Suicide Call Back Service: 1300 659 467
- 1800 RESPECT: 1800 737 732
- PANDA Perinatal Mental Health: 1300 726 306
- Gambling Helpline: 1800 858 858
- Indigenous Crisis Chat: 13 Yarn (13 92 76)
Domestic Abuse
In any group of people, including churches, there will be people who unfortunately have experienced abuse – whether through family growing up, a previous or current relationship, or seeing a friend experience a controlling or abusive partner.
Keith and Sarah Condie, Co-Director’s of the Mental Health & Pastoral Care Institute, presented on this important issue at Vine Church. This presentation shares how we can recognise signs of physical, emotional and other forms of abuse, and respond well. In their talk, the Condie’s referred to Safe Ministry Resources – available here 〉〉
Play Video
If you or someone you know is affected by domestic violence,
please call 1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732). In an emergency, call 000.
As part of the Anglican Church Diocese of Sydney, Vine Church follows the Safe Ministry Guidelines which sets out the standards expected from our leaders, workers and volunteers, specifically as they affect children, youth and vulnerable people. Click here for information about the Safe Ministry Policies at Vine Church
