Our Purpose

The purpose of Fresh Hope is to provide a safe, non-threatening setting for people who have mood disorders, their family and friends. It is a place where they can share insights, progress and setbacks in an effort to exchange information and encouragement within a Christian context so that they might come to a point where they are not only surviving, but enjoying and finding purpose in their lives.

Within this context the participants inspire one another by confronting their problems instead of denying, complaining or blaming. And since spirituality is also part of being emotionally whole and true hope comes through Christ, participants will also have the opportunity to inspire and encourage one another through sharing how their faith in Christ has helped them and is helping them. (Any sort of religious debate, religious “superiority” or spiritually condemning someone else’s beliefs is not permitted.)  There is no judgment, no comparison, no advice - only insight, suggestions based on common tools, identification, affection and encouragement shared between peers.

Fresh Hope is not intended to replace professional treatment such as therapy and prescribed medications when needed. Rather, Fresh Hope serves as a supplemental support and information system so that members and those who love them might develop tools to help them cope with their illness on a daily basis in order to live with dignity and hope in Christ.

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