About Hope for Brighter Tomorrows

No one should have to navigate the lows of mental illness alone. However, individuals and parents of children with mental illnesses fear judgement and misunderstanding when discussing their struggles. With our practical resources and supportive communities, we aim to offer a glimmer of hope for those seeking to draw solace and strength from their spirituality.

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Vision

By offering hope and healing to families impacted by mental health challenges, we’re dreaming of a future where no parent has to walk alone.

Mission

Hope for Brighter Tomorrows is a Christian, non-profit organization that strengthens families impacted by mental health challenges and equips churches to support these families.  We do this through high-touch events, trusted resources, and strategic collaborations.

Values

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Our Founder

Kay Warren's Story

Kay Warren cofounded Saddleback Church with her husband, Rick, in Lake Forest, CA in April 1980 where they served until Rick’s retirement in September 2022. Their youngest son, Matthew, who lived with serious mental illness for most of his life, died by suicide in April 2013. As a result, Kay founded the Hope for Mental Health Community at Saddleback Church to provide a safe and welcoming place for individuals and families to receive accurate psychoeducation, build community, and be fully incorporated into the life of the church.

Over time, Kay’s concern for hurting parents became the impetus to establish the BREATHE ministry in 2019, which includes weekend respite retreats for mothers, online retreats for parents, free Zoom prayer calls for parents, as well as Zoom calls with mental health professionals, and a private Facebook page where moms and dads can find empathy, encouragement, and practical suggestions.

Hope for Brighter Tomorrows was founded in January 2024 to expand the mental health ministry of Kay Warren, combining two of her passions: ministry to hurting parents and mental health training for local churches.

Kay was an EXCOM member of the Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention for seven years (2014-2022) and is active in mental health/suicide prevention efforts in Orange County, CA.

Kay authored Sacred Privilege: Your Life and Ministry as a Pastor’s Wife; Choose Joy: Because Happiness Isn’t Enough; Say Yes to God: A Call to Courageous Surrender; and coauthored Foundations: 11 Core Truths to Build Your Life On with Pastor Tom Holladay.

Kay is mom to Amy (m. to Tommy), Josh (m. to Jaime), and Matthew (who is in heaven), and Grammy to Kaylie, Cassidy, Caleb, Cole, and Claire.

Follow Kay on Facebook (KayWarrensPage), X (@KayWarren1), and Instagram (@KayWarren75).


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Our Team

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Kay Warren

Founder, Hope for Brighter Tomorrows
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Kelly M. Rosati, J.D.

President, Hope for Brighter Tomorrows 
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Luan Sy, MSW

Content and Church Outreach Director, Hope for Brighter Tomorrows 
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Erin Berriman

Operations and Programs Director, Hope for Brighter Tomorrows
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