When Mental Health Leads to Homelessness: There is Hope!

It is estimated that nearly 70% of the homeless population in the United States have a mental health issue.  Troy’s story is one of hope in spite of the fact that he has both a mental health diagnosis and addictions which lead to his homelessness.  You’ll be surprised at how hopefilled Troy is even though he found himself homeless! 

This edition of Fresh Hope Today is called, Troy’s Story!  Troy is part of a pilate Fresh Hope group that Pastor Brad is leading at the Open Door Mission, a Christian mission for those have become homeless. 

This is a powerful interview you won’t want to miss!

Pastor Brad Hoefs, host of Fresh Hope Today, is the founder of Fresh Hope Ministries, a network of Christian mental health support groups for those who have a diagnosis and their loved ones. In other words, Fresh Hope is a Christian mental health support group.

Brad was diagnosed with bipolar disorder in 1995. He is a weekly blogger for www.bphope.us (Bipolar Magazine). He is also a certified peer specialist and has been doing pastoral counseling since 1985.

Brad is also the author of Fresh Hope: Living Well in Spite of a Mental Health Diagnosis, which is a available on Amazon or at: www.FreshHopeBook.com

If you are interested in more information about Fresh Hope go to: www.FreshHope.us or email info@FreshHope.us or call 402.932.3089.

For a complete list of where Fresh Hope groups are presently meeting go to: www.FreshHope.us and click on “find a group“.

If you are interested in starting a Fresh Hope group within you faith-community setting contact info@freshhope.us

Fresh Hope Today is a production of Fresh Hope Ministries. Fresh Hope Ministries is a non-profit ministry.  The copyrights of this program belong to Fresh Hope Ministries and may not be duplicated with out written permission.

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