JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – For many people struggling with mental health challenges, the hardest step is simply speaking up. At a Jacksonville church, leaders are working to change that by bringing conversations about trauma, healing and emotional wellness out of the shadows and into the community.
Zion Hope Missionary Baptist Church is hosting a Mental Health Summit aimed at reducing stigma, raising awareness and connecting residents with support through both faith and community resources.
Organizers say the goal is to challenge long-standing beliefs that mental health struggles should be handled in silence or through prayer alone…