USA Watch
​Addictions/Mental Health Prayer Watch

Jeremiah 17:14 Heal me, O Lord, and I will be healed; Save me and I will be saved, For You are my praise. (Amp)
Jeremiah 33:6 Behold, [in the restored Jerusalem] I will bring to it health and healing, and I will heal them; and I will reveal to them an abundance of peace (prosperity, security, stability) and truth. (Amp)

Meeting Tuesdays 8:00 am Central Time / 9am Eastern / 7am Mountain / 6am Pacific via Zoom.  Contact us for link or more information. 

Our mission is to pray:

• For the deliverance, salvation, and healing in the hearts and minds of those walking in the darkness of addiction and mental health crisis, across America (Native American Turtle Island). 
• In unity, we stand and declare His Truth (The Spirit of Truth) to be released against every lie in those who are struggling; believing they will encounter God’s powerful presence.
• Release hope dealers across the land that have recovered and are able to walk with those who are becoming free.
• Revelation of God’s identity through Christ and by Holy Spirit that brings healing and deliverance. 
• Destruction of pathways of manufacturing, trafficking, and sales of illegal and lethal drugs, releasing pathways for recovery and wholeness. 
• Trauma bonds broken in those suffering with mental health issues and substance abuse.

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For Leaders and supporters
We have an army rising up to meet the challenges through prayer against the devastation in our lands from drug abuse, addiction, and mental health issues. Approximately 46% of our communities are directly affected. That may be you or someone you know. This is a call to prayer. Some of the current issues we will be praying about:

• Reduction of the influx of narcotics across our border, i.e., fentanyl that is being added to other drugs and has contributed to rising overdose deaths in the U.S. 
• Mental health support and providers to help those suffering with depression, anxiety, and so many other life-altering problems.
• Addicts, families, and those serving in recovery.
• Strengthening recovery efforts in places where none exists.
• Praying for the ministries serving communities in need.
• Praying for stability for people in crisis. 
• More to come!

We pray for common risk factors for prayer: addictions such as loneliness, family history, mental health problems, peer pressure, escape mental and emotional pain, physical injury, rebellion, sexual assault, and family violence.
Underlying risk factors and character traits:

• Anger
• Fear
• Anxiety
• Perfectionism
• Self-hatred
• Negative thinking
• Impatience
• Loneliness
• Resentment
• Greed
• Egotism
• Guilt
• Dishonesty
• Impatience
• Hate
• Pride
• Denial
• Jealousy
• Laziness
• Insecurity
• Negative/immoral thinking
• Intolerance

 
Positive Character Traits List 
The 24 positive character strengths are split into six virtue classes:

• Wisdom: Creativity, curiosity, open-mindedness, love of learning, perspective
• Courage: Honesty, bravery, persistence, zest
• Humanity: Kindness, love, social intelligence
• Justice: Fairness, leadership, teamwork
• Temperance: Forgiveness, modesty, prudence, self-regulation
• Spiritual awakening: Appreciation of beauty, gratitude, hope, humor, spiritual practice

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Referral Lines for those in Crisis- Check community resources near the person.
Need to talk to someone? Specialists are available for confidential telephone counseling.
 
Alcoholics Anonymous
CDC National HIV and AIDS Hotline
(800) 232-4636
Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline
(800) 422-4453
Crisis Text Line
Text HOME to 741741
Disaster Distress Helpline Online Peer Support Communities
Disaster Distress Helpline Videophone for American Sign Language Users (PDF, 180KB)
Gamblers Anonymous
Nacional de Prevención del Suicidio
(888) 628-9454
Narcotics Anonymous
National Domestic Violence Hotline
(800) 799-7233
National Grad Crisis Line
(877) 472-3457
National Sexual Assault Hotline
(800) 656-4673
National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
988
Chat online
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (Options for Deaf and Hard of Hearing)
For TTY Users: Use your preferred relay service or dial 711 then 988
Chat online
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration National Helpline
(800) 662-4357
Veterans Crisis Line
988, then PRESS 1
Text 838255
Chat online
Blue print are links online.
Crisis hotlines and resources (apa.org)

VA Resources:
Depression VA Disability - veteransguide.org/va-disability/ratings/depression/
​VA Disability Appeals - veteransguide.org/va-disability/appeals/

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