Self-Harm

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Healing, Hope & Help for Self-Harm in Santee, El Cajon & Lakeside

When you’re struggling with urges to harm yourself, it can feel overwhelming, isolated, and confusing. If you live in Santee, El Cajon, Lakeside, or East County San Diego, know that Sonrise Church wants you to have help—rooted in grace and understanding.

This page offers compassionate Christian-grounded resources: ways to stay safe in moments of distress, trusted voices to listen without judgment, and steps toward healing that integrate emotional, spiritual, and relational care. Whatever you’re facing, you are deeply valued, and there is help ahead.

Inside a Cutter’s Mind: Understanding and Helping Those Who Self-Injure
Written by Jerusha Clark and Dr. Earl Henslin, this compassionate book blends psychological insight and spiritual wisdom to explore why individuals self‑harm—especially cutting—and offers practical guidance and healing strategies for those who self‑injure as well as their loved ones and caregivers

*Please Note: Sonrise does not necessarily endorse everything produced by authors of these sources, including content on online platforms. These mental health resources are simply meant to be helpful tools for the topics covered above.

Christian Counseling

At Sonrise Church, Christian counseling offers compassionate, confidential support for anyone struggling with self-harm—providing immediate safety planning, biblical hope, and practical steps toward recovery and healing.

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Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. ”

- Matthew 11:28

Watch a Message That Provides Hope

Find encouragement through our collection of video messages created to bring healing and hope in the struggle with self-harm. Each message offers biblical truth, practical guidance, and reminders that you are not alone. Watch and discover strength, perspective, and the life-giving hope of Christ to move toward freedom.

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We Saved A Seat For You

Church doesn’t have to be intimidating. At Sonrise, you can show up as you are, connect with people who get you, and leave knowing it was worth it. Our campus is located right where Santee, Lakeside and El Cajon come together. Join us this Sunday at 9:00 or 10:40 by visiting us at 8805 Magnolia Ave.

Whenever you’re ready, we’ll be here.

Healing Starts Here

Healing, Hope & Help for Self-Harm in Santee, El Cajon & Lakeside

Christian Counseling

Watch a Message That Provides Hope

We Saved A Seat For You

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