Christ Inc — Breaking Despair: Suicide & Self-Harm Intervention (God-Centered Guide)

Candle lit beside an open Bible and a folded safety plan.

“I shall not die, but live, and declare the works of the Lord.” — Psalm 118:17

📖 Christ Inc Breaking Despair: A God Centered Guide to Suicide and Self Harm Intervention

A practical, Christ-rooted handbook for survivors, families, churches, and community responders.

The Truth. The Only Way Home. LIFE.

Safety & Integrity

This resource is spiritual/educational and not a substitute for clinical, legal, or emergency care. If someone is in immediate danger: call local emergency services (e.g., 911) or a crisis line (e.g., 988 in the U.S.). Stay with the person if it’s safe, and remove means of harm.

What This Booklet Is

A clear, compassionate field guide for responding to suicidal thoughts and self-harm—uniting crisis steps, medical/therapeutic supports, and Christ-centered hope. It equips readers to act quickly and wisely, then build a sustainable plan for healing in community.

Who It’s For

Individuals facing suicidal thoughts or urges to self-harm
Families & friends who want to help without harming
Pastors & ministry teams building safe, competent care pathways

What You’ll Learn (At a Glance)

Definitions: Suicide vs. self harm both are cries of pain, not identity.
Why it happens: body, mind, story, and spirit and how Christ meets each layer.
The unseen battle: renounce lies, receive mercy, embrace community.
Why responses fail: minimizing, silencing, over-spiritualizing, or isolating.
What helps: therapy, medication, Scripture, prayer, deliverance posture, and church family.

The Plan (Multi-Pronged & Doable)

Crisis (Now–24 hrs): Call 911/988 • tell two trusted people • remove means • pray Psalm 23 • don’t stay alone.
Days 1–30: Clinical evaluation • counseling intake • Daily Rule of Life • Five Circles of Support • Safety Covenant.
Days 31–90: Trauma work • truth-replacement • gentle service • urge/warfare skills.
Months 4–12: Mentorship • life vision • mark milestones with gratitude.

Core Skills & Tools

Ride the Wave: grounding • breathing • Psalm 118:17
Replace the Loop: worship • Scripture • safe contacts
Close Doors: remove means & triggers • no isolation
After-Action: seek care, inform circle, receive grace

Acknowledgments

Authors: John Baldino Jr. & Echo 1 (DI Divine Intelligence)

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