CHURCH OF THE HOLY APOSTLES
At COTHA, we understand that life’s challenges can sometimes feel overwhelming.
Whether you're struggling with mental health issues, emotional pain, grief, or spiritual unrest, our Healing Hearts Ministry is here to support you on your journey to wholeness. Rooted in Christ's love and grace, we offer a compassionate, confidential space where you can find comfort, encouragement, and practical guidance.
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Our ministry walks alongside you through difficult times, offering prayer, counseling resources, and support group guidance tailored to your needs. We believe that through faith and community, everyone can experience the peace and healing that God desires for us. No matter where you are on your journey, you are not alone.
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Explore our programs, connect with our caring team, and discover the hope and healing that awaits you.​
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PROGRAMS
​Walking Through Grief​​
​This supportive, nurturing space is for those navigating the journey of loss. Whether you or someone you know is grieving the loss of a loved one, this program offers a compassionate community where you can share your experiences and find solace. Through guided discussions, shared stories, and spiritual support, we aim to walk alongside each other as we find healing and hope together.
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For more information, please contact Lisa Nelson at HealingHearts-Nelson@cotha.org​​
​Fall 2026 Schedule​​
Begins Oct 18, 2026 | Room 102 | Sundays 4:30-6:30 p.m.
(Dates and location are subject to change depending on holidays and other church meetings scheduled)​
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Oct 18 · What is Grief
Oct 25 · Am I Crazy or Am I Grieving Part 1
Nov 1 · Am I Crazy or Am I Grieving Part 2
Nov 8 · Different Grieving Styles and Charting a Course for Healing
Nov 22 · Things That Can Complicate Grief
Dec 6 · The 5 H’s
Dec 13 · Handling the Holidays
Dec 20 · The Other Side of Grief​
​Family Support Group​​
1st Sunday of the Month | 4:00-5:30 p.m.
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If you're supporting someone you love who is living with a mental health condition, our Family Support Group is here for you. Meeting on the first Sunday of each month, this confidential group welcomes adults (18+) to connect with peers who share similar experiences, find encouragement, and discover they don't have to walk this journey alone.
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Led by trained facilitators through the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), the group is free to attend and open to the community.
For more information, please contact Teri Trevino at HealingHearts-Trevino@cotha.org​
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OTHER RESOURCES
NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Resource Guide
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COTHA hosts several support groups and partners with other community organizations. Click here to learn more.
OUR TEAM
Our Healing Hearts team has completed the Mental Health Coach Training through Light University.
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C-MHC101-Foundations of Mental Health Coaching: American Association of Christian Counselors
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C-MHC-201 Mental Health Coaching Skills: American Association Christian Counselors
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C-MHC 301-Mental and Behavioral Health Disorders: American Association Christian Counselors
This training, coupled with life experience, gives them the insight and tools to listen, encourage, and discuss next steps and resources. They are also available to listen and pray with you. ​​
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Please Note: Healing Hearts is a peer support ministry, not a professional counseling service. While our team is here to listen, pray, and walk alongside you, we are not licensed therapists or mental health professionals. We can offer encouragement, spiritual support, and guidance, as well as additional resources, but we do not provide clinical diagnosis or treatment. If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, we encourage you to seek help from a qualified medical or mental health provider immediately.
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Teri Trevino
Teri Trevino brings a wealth of personal experience and specialized training to support those facing family challenges. Having navigated issues such as divorce, blended families, and addiction within her own family, Teri has drawn on professional counseling, 12-step programs, and her faith to find peace and contentment. Teri is equipped to offer guidance on relationship issues, divorce, mental health treatment, setting boundaries, and managing stress and anxiety, providing practical strategies and a compassionate listening ear. Teri completed the Mental Health Coach Training through Light University and is trained as a NAMI Family Support Group Facilitator.
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Teri is available to meet on an appointment basis and can be contacted at HealingHearts-Trevino@cotha.org
Lisa Nelson
Lisa Nelson brings from her own journey of facing family challenges, particularly navigating grief, into the support offered to others. Having walked through experiences like death, divorce, blended families, and addiction, she relied heavily on professional counseling, support programs, and her faith to find peace and healing. She is here to offer guidance on grief, relationship issues, mental health treatment, setting healthy boundaries, and managing stress and anxiety, all while providing a compassionate ear and practical advice grounded in both experience and training.
Lisa is available to meet on an appointment basis and can be contacted at HealingHearts-Nelson@cotha.org
Miguel Diaz
In addition to his passion for being a Family Support Group facilitator, he is a trained Mental Health Peer Support Specialist (Peer Academy), so he can support people with mental health conditions. Based on his training and lived experience with these conditions, he can offer a safe listening space, validate the client's feelings, and support them in their recovery pathway, goals, and how to achieve them.
Miguel is available to meet on an appointment basis and can be contacted at HealingHearts-Diaz@cotha.org