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Adult Congregational Survey - Spring 2026
Your responses are confidential and will be used to improve support for mental health and wellbeing in your church.
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1.
Which church do you attend?
(Required.)
Bethel Community Ministries, Inc.
Christ Lutheran Church of Alamo Heights
Family Life International Ministries
First Baptist Church of San Antonio
First Church of Nazarene / West Avenue Compassion (WAC)
Holy Family Catholic Church
New Beginnings Ministries Church of God
Prince of Peace Catholic Church
St. David's Episcopal Church
St. Dominic Catholic Church
St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church
St. Paul Catholic Church
St. Paul Lutheran Church
University Methodist Church
2.
How long have you been a member of your church?
Less than 1 year
1 - 3 years
4 - 6 years
7 - 10 years
11 - 15 years
16 - 20 years
more than 20 years
3.
What is your age?
19-24
25-34
35-44
45-54
55-64
65+
4.
What is your gender?
Female
Male
5.
What is your race or ethnicity?
Asian
Black or African American
Hispanic or Latino
Middle Eastern or North African
Native American or Alaska Native
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander
White
Other (please specify)
6.
Mental Health is an issue that should be addressed by my church.
Strongly agree
Agree
Neither agree nor disagree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
7.
In the past 12 months, mental health challenges have affected me or someone close to me in daily life. (e.g. financial, emotional, work-related, or family-related)
Strongly agree
Agree
Neither agree nor disagree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
8.
How likely are you to rely on your faith during this time? (e.g., financial, emotional, work-related, or family-related)
Very likely
Likely
Neither likely nor unlikely
Unlikely
Very unlikely
9.
How likely are you to first seek help from your pastoral or ministry leadership for mental health concerns such as depression, anxiety, or other mental health conditions?
Very likely
Likely
Neither likely nor unlikely
Unlikely
Very unlikely
10.
Do you feel your church is equipped to address the mental health needs of its congregation?
Yes
No
Not sure
11.
Which mental health concerns should your church address? (Select all that apply).
Anxiety / depression
Sexual Abuse or assault / adult survivors
PTSD / trauma
Eating disorders (anorexia / bulimia)
Sexual/Pornography
Gambling
Alcohol or drugs / narcotics
Other compulsive behaviors (shopping, food, etc.)
Divorce / separation / relationship issues
Grief / loss
Alzheimer's / dementia
Supporting children with special needs
Supporting a loved one with mental illness
Other (please specify)
12.
What of the following does your church currently offer to address the mental health needs of its congregation? (Select all that apply)
Referrals to community services or counseling
Counseling services at the church
Mental Health awareness from the pulpit
Training on mental health awareness and early intervention
Provides informational literature, posters or online resources
Hosts guest speakers or testimonials
Workshops on mental health topics
Provides support groups that meet regularly
Provides a reading or study group on the topic (3 to 5 meetings)
Not applicable
Other (please specify)
13.
If your church offers programs how helpful are they?
Extremely helpful
Very helpful
Somewhat helpful
Not so helpful
Not at all helpful
Not applicable
14.
Which of the following would you like your church to offer? (select all that apply)
Referrals to community services or counseling
Counseling services at the church
Promote mental health awareness from the pulpit
Invite guest speakers or testimonials
Training or workshops on mental health awareness and early intervention
Informational literature, posters or online resources
Support groups that meet regularly
Reading or study groups on the topic (3 to 5 meetings)
Other (please specify)
The following questions focus on children and youth in your church
15.
I believe my church should play an active role in supporting the mental wellbeing of children and youth.
Strongly agree
Agree
Neither agree nor disagree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
16.
Do you feel the church is equipped to support the mental wellbeing of children and youth?
Very well equipped
Well equipped
Moderately equipped
Slightly equipped
Not at all equipped
Not sure
17.
As a parent or adult leader, how equipped do you feel in supporting the mental health and wellbeing of children and youth?
Very well equipped
Well equipped
Moderately equipped
Slightly equipped
Not at all equipped
Not sure
18.
What additional steps should your church take to better support the mental wellbeing of children and youth? (Select all that apply)
Offer parent education resources
Host youth-led trainings and workshops on mental health and wellbeing
Create safe spaces or support groups for youth
Partner with schools or community organizations
More open discussion in sermons or youth group teachings
Other (please specify)
Current Progress,
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