Gateway to Hope University FAQs

Gateway to Hope University (GTHU) is a training program under the Hope and Healing Center & Institute. HHCI is a comprehensive mental health resource that offers education, training, clinical and support services, and research. Learn more at HopeandHealingCenter.org

If you or someone you know is facing mental illness and looking for help, find mental healthcare providers to look for help near you.

Are you going through a tough time? Do you need someone to talk to? The best thing you can do is call The Hope Line at (832)-831-PEER (7337), available daily from 5-8pm CST. A safe place to unwind for free, 30-minute peer counseling over the phone. Talk with someone who gets you. You are not alone. You can also utilize this number to get the names of providers who fit your needs. You are welcome to call if you are outside of Texas. For more information, visit HopeandHealingCenter.org/get-help

All of our online trainings are offered through our Gateway to Hope University Portal. Explore our Training Course Catalog and start your transformative journey today! We provide a wide range of courses tailored to different environments. Whether you are part of a faith community, an educator in our schools, or a professional in the workplace, we’ve got the perfect training for you.

To take our online trainings, visit our website and click on the GTH University Portal button and the Explore Our Courses button. There you will find our Training Course Catalog with all the trainings currently available. Click the see more button for your training course and click the Register button to register and create an account to gain access to our educational resources, online courses, and more.

Join us today at https://learn.gthu.org/register to begin your training. 

The Mental Health Coach Training is offered through our partnership with the American Association of Christian Counselors. To sign up for that training, apply for the Mental Health Coach scholarship through Light University and someone from their team will contact you.

Anyone over 18 can take our online trainings.

The Mischer Behavioral Health Resource Center is an expression of the Mischer Family’s vision to aid in providing access to behavioral health resources and innovative recovery care to those impacted by addiction and behavioral health conditions in the Houston community and beyond. We are here to provide individuals, communities, organizations, and families with the tools and resources to overcome behavioral health challenges and addiction.

Learn more at GatewaytoHopeUniversity.org/Mischer-Behavioral-Health

Unlock the Power of Knowledge with Grace. She is your friendly AI assistant dedicated to supporting you or your loved one with all your questions about behavioral health and addiction. She is designed to provide you with accurate, compassionate, and confidential information to help you navigate these complex topics. Grace is available 24/7 to provide you with the information you need, whenever you need it. Our goal is to empower you with knowledge and support, ensuring you never feel alone on your journey to better mental health.

Learn more at GatewaytoHopeUniversity.org/Mischer-Behavioral-Health

Below are some tips on what you can ask Grace: 

Understanding Behavioral Health

• General Information: “What is behavioral health?”
• Mental Health Disorders: “Can you explain the symptoms of depression?”
• Treatment Options: “What are common treatments for anxiety?” 

Addiction Awareness and Support

• Types of Addiction: “What are the signs of substance abuse?”
• Recovery Resources: “Where can I find support groups for addiction recovery?”
• Managing Relapse: “What steps should I take after a relapse?”

Practical Advice and Strategies

• Coping Mechanisms: “What are some effective stress management techniques?”
• Healthy Habits: “How can I improve my sleep hygiene?”
• Supporting Loved Ones: “How can I help a friend struggling with addiction?”

Finding Professional Help

• Therapist Search: “How do I find a therapist near me?”
• Understanding Therapies: “What is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)?”
• Emergency Resources: “What should I do in a mental health crisis?”

We’re here to help if you have any questions. Contact the Gateway to Hope University Team or call us at (346) 335-8700.

The Empower Trainings are available in our Training Course Catalog. The online course is made up of individual lessons. They can be taken all at once or based on your schedule. You can complete the online course at any time you would like. The course is compatible with all devices.

No, but each Empower Training equips you with how to respond in different situations.

Empower Faith Communities equips you with techniques for identifying mental distress, developing safe and effective situational responses, and building a network to quickly connect those in distress with professional care.

Empower Schools equips teachers, administrators, and anyone working with children to respond with techniques for identifying mental distress in all age groups, implementing safe and effective situational responses, and ensuring that adolescents in distress connect to professional care.

Empower Workplaces equips your team with the tools to recognize signs of mental health concerns in colleagues and foster a supportive work culture.

For more information, visit our Training Course Catalog or our Empower Trainings page.

For groups larger than 10, the Gateway to Hope University Team will set-up a dedicated registration training link upon request. All resources are embedded into the course. Otherwise, visit our Training Course Catalog for our Empower Faith Communities, Empower Schools, and Empower Workplaces trainings. For more information, visit our Empower Trainings page.