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Youth 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?
10 - 11 years
12 - 13 years
14 - 15 years
16 - 18 years
4.
What is your gender?
Female
Male
5.
Mental Health is an issue that should be addressed by my church.
Strongly agree
Agree
Neither agree nor disagree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
6.
In the past 12 months, how often have you felt overwhelmed, anxious, or emotionally distressed?
Very often
Often
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
7.
When you are feeling stressed, anxious, or overwhelmed, how often do you turn to your faith (e.g., prayer, scripture, worship)?
Very often
Often
Soemtimes
Rarely
Never
8.
Do you feel your church is equipped to address the mental health needs of Youth in its congregation?
Yes
No
Not sure
9.
Which mental health concerns should your church address? (Select all that apply).
Anxiety / stress
Depression / sadness
Loneliness
Low self-esteem / body image
Suicidal thoughts
Bullying / cyberbullying
Family issues (divorce, conflict, absent parent)
School pressure / academic stress
Substance use (drugs, alcohol, vaping, etc.)
Eating disorders (anorexia, bulimia, binge eating)
Social media / gaming addiction
Self-harm
Grief / loss
Dating relationships / breakups / peer pressure
Abuse / trauma
Other (please specify)
10.
How comfortable do you feel talking about mental health struggles within your church community
Very comfortable
Somewhat comfortable
Not very comfortable
Not at all comfortable
Not sure
11.
When you are struggling emotionally or mentally, who are you most likely to talk to first? (Select all that apply).
Parent or guardian
Friend
Pastor or clergy member
Another trusted adult in the church
Teacher or school counselor
Coach or team member
I prefer to handle it on my own
Other (please specify)
12.
Besides people, where else do you go for support or information about mental health? (Select all that apply)
Social media (e.g., TikTok, Instagram, YouTube)
Online articles or websites
Mental health apps (e.g., meditation or therapy apps)
School resources
Church resources
Books or devotionals
I don't usually look for help
Other (please specify)
13.
What might prevent you from seeking help at church? (Select all that apply)
Fear of being judged
Lack of privacy/confidentiality
Not knowing who to talk to
Feeling like others wouldn’t understand
Prefer to talk to people outside church
Don't think the church can help
Other (please specify)
14.
What would help you feel more supported by your church? (Select all that apply)
More open discussions about mental health
Youth-foucused workshops or events
Safe spaces or support groups
Access to counseling or trusted referrals
More relatable teaching or sermons
Peer support opportunities
Anonymous ways to ask for help
Other (please specify)
Current Progress,
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