Welcome to Gateway to Hope University

Gateway to Hope University (GTHU) is the training program of the Hope and Healing Center & Institute. We offer evidence-based mental health training through our Learning Portal, behavioral health resources, and ongoing support to individuals, faith communities, schools, and workplaces.

Mischer Behavioral Health Resource Center

What Can I Ask Grace?

"Am I depressed?"

"Do I need medication?"

"Is my child an addict?"

"What do I do when my family member lashes out at me?"

And much more!

We are here to provide individuals, communities, organizations, and families with the tools and resources to overcome behavioral health challenges and addiction. Talk to Grace, our friendly AI assistant, to find out more about how to help yourself or a loved one. She can provide you with information and resources for your behavioral health and addiction questions.

Upcoming Events

Podcast

New Podcast Episode: Navigating Trauma after Texas' Flood

Join Dr. Madeline Stiers, Chief Clinical Officer at the Hope and Healing Center & Institute, on The Wayside Podcast as she provides expert insight on how to support children after traumatic events—like the recent Texas floods.

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Faith Leaders in Our Community

Praying Hands

Brad Kilgore

The Met Church

Pastor Brad is passionate about helping others. He is not trying to tell individuals what they need to need to do in order to better their lives. Pastor Brad genuinely cares and walks along side individuals, showing them the love of Christ along the way. We are blessed to have him as leader, a ministry pastor, and an example of how to be the hands and feet of Jesus in a hurting world. Thank you Pastor Brad!

Randy Osborne

The Met Church

Pastor Randy has been a blessing to The Met Church. Having walked through some life struggles and church hurt, Pastor Randy is someone who can relate to you, guide you, and encourage you. He is a gentle giant with a heart for the people of The Met Church and our community. He is a great Mental Health Ministry leader.

Kathy Graglia

Clear Lake Presbyterian Church

Kathy has been part of the mental health ministry at Clear Lake Presbyterian Church since its beginning in 2017. She is a tireless advocate for mental wellness and education. She is a champion of the Hope and Healing Center and has been instrumental in incorporating their programs in our current mental health ministry. Kathy is the driving force behind our mental health needs assessment which shapes our ministry. She’s a trained mental health coach. Kathy is also diligent about sharing the importance of mental health ministry through the community. She works to bring people together to share ideas and resources. Kathy Graglia is a valued advocate and leads with her heart in the Clear Lake community.

Dr. Marcus D. Cosby

Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church

Under Dr. Cosby’s leadership the Children’s Ministry has instituted a program for the parents of and for the children living with autism and learning disabilities. All children are included in ministry and teachers are instructed on how to assure children with special needs are shown love and compassion.
Though the congregation numbers well over 12,000 there is assistance and a ministry for people living with mental illness, substance addiction, or other emotional challenges.
Dr. Cosby also exhibits sensitivity and respect for people living with mental illness in his sermons and his direction to his staff.
Wheeler has a long-time, fully funded Counseling Center with a doctorate-level, full-time licensed and ordained professional counselor in leadership. Each Monday the Counseling Center sponsors a “mental health moment where speakers on mental health share vital information for those living with or impacted by mental illness. Each Sunday during service there are prayer counselors in red stoles visible and available to those in distress.

Jessica Henson

Deliverance Point Church

She's an amazing pastor and mental health coach. She has helped so many walk through trauma, stresses of life, and bringing a perspective of hope for broken peices. She's a Shepard that cares and has love for her flock. She loves God and shows the love of God to those she encounters.

Cynthia Collins

Empowering You Ministries

Evangelist Cynthia Collins is passionate about bringing awareness on mental health to high school students. She produced a documentary with high school students to give information to the community about the issue.

Pamela Mickens

St Luke Community UMC

Pamela has been an extraordinary and inspiring leader of the St. Luke Community UMC Mental Health Ministry for more than eight years. Under her visionary guidance, our team has grown from humble beginnings a decade ago to remarkable heights of impact and transformation. This month, Pamela and our dedicated ministry team hosted our tenth Mental Health Symposium—a deeply moving and transformative event commemorating Bebe Moore Campbell Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. I highly recommend Pamela for the Faith Leader for her work in this space.