The focus of Wellness Ministry at SBPC is wellness for everyone. Please utilize this page for resources that are updated on a regular basis. Customized resources can be accessed through Melissa Bolt, see contact info at bottom of the page...

Loss produces an ache….an emptiness….a sadness. It requires a major adjustment in life, one that most of us would rather avoid. Yet, loss is inevitable and it is in coming together and sharing our own unique journey through grief that the burden becomes lighter and we achieve a better understanding of our own grief.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Each week, participants will be invited to read the materials (Understanding Your Grief: Ten Essential Touchstones for Finding Hope and Healing Your Heart) and journal in preparation for each session. Our goal is to be a safe place for you to explore your grief and experience with the ten essential touchstones.

We ask that all participants make every effort to attend the 10 sessions in the series. Please let Cindy Wright (cindy@solanapres.org) know of special circumstances (ie travel, etc), which would prevent your participation at select sessions.

Group start February 12 evenings.

If you have any questions regarding wellness opportunities, please contact wellness@solanapres.org.

Wellness Night (February 5, 2025)

We had a great turnout with over 125 people in attendance (including Students)!

Dr. Chinwé Williams talked with parents, grandparents and great grandparents about how we can help our children to develop GRIT and how to help ease anxiety.

Will Hutcherson had time with our youth/students talking about anxiety, depression and despair - giving them info and tools to help themselves and friends. He also had time for insightful questions from our students.

If you are experiencing a mental health emergency or crisis please call 988 (the 911 for mental health emergencies). More information and chat/text options can be found by clicking the below button. 

Grace in Real Time Podcast about preteen mental health is produced by a great team here at SBPC - Paula and Jamie Mazza. 

A Mental Health Test. Online screening can be a tool in helping to decide when to seek professional resources. Mental Health America has a variety of screenings through this link.

The US Surgeon General has warned that teenage mental health has reached a crisis stage. Learn more

Melissa Bolt MSW is our Director of Wellness and Assistant Director of Children’s & Preteen Ministries. She is available to help you with your wellness needs through:

• Connecting you with appropriate and tailored resources 
• Discussing if/which resources could be helpful to your circumstances
• Praying with you 

She is able to meet via technology or in-person in her office on SBPC Campus. Please reach out with any questions, needs, or requests. All inquiries/conversations will be kept confidential.

Contact

wellness@solanapres.org

Cell (858)314-9616 Call or Text

Note that Melissa is out of the office on Fridays and Saturdays, so emails and calls will be returned starting on Mondays

Wellness will be working in conjunction with all of the programs and resources here at SPBC (see The Care Resource Guide). This program is in addition to what we have always offered.