Break free
to a new life.
Find healing, purpose, and hope through compassionate support and real connection.
Join a Support Group
2026 event recap · 6th annual Run for Hope
Run for Hope 5K
Every step brought us together. Thank you to everyone who joined us for a morning of movement, remembrance, and hope.
Saturday, October 3, 2026
Edinburg Municipal Park
A place to belong
You are not alone.
There is hope here.
Real people.
Real connection.
No one should face depression, grief, or anxiety in silence. At I.S.G.O.D., we understand the pain, and we’re here to walk alongside you.
Whether you’re battling your own mental health struggles or supporting someone who is, you belong here.
Our Story01A caring community
Each gathering offers a safe, welcoming space where you can share, listen, and begin to heal. We offer specialized breakout sessions for women, men, and teens, in addition to our main group support circle, so every voice is heard, and every journey is honored.
02A place to meet
Our support group meets every other Tuesday from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM at The Door McAllen Church, 2724 N. McColl Rd.
Call to confirm the next meeting03A renewed sense of hope
Find a renewed sense of identity and purpose, and the strength to live with hope, one day at a time.
In loving memory of Leslie
Our story
Our Story Is Your Invitation to Hope
When Edwin and Linda Frates lost their 13-year-old daughter to suicide, they found comfort in God and strength in connection. They turned their pain into purpose by founding I.S.G.O.D., a support group dedicated to helping others break free from the darkness of depression and despair.
Edwin & Linda FratesFounders of I.S.G.O.D.
Connect With UsHow to get started
Your first step toward
a new beginning.
Our Break Free process starts with connection.
Step oneJoin a Support Meeting
Meet others who’ve walked a similar path.
Step twoShare and Connect
Build strength through honest stories and heartfelt support.
Step threeStart Overcoming
Rediscover your identity, purpose, and a reason to keep going.
Stories from our community
Real stories.
Renewed hope.
Hear from people who found connection, understanding, and a way forward through ISGOD.
At ISGOD, I finally found people who understood my pain—people who truly cared—and that’s where I found the relief and hope I’d been searching for.
Joelina Moreno
Suicide Loss Survivor
Coming to ISGOD, I realized I wasn’t alone—broken people like me could gather, share our struggles, and find hope together.
Andrea Jacinto
Mental Health Survivor
At ISGOD, my son realized he wasn’t alone—and that same hope gave me the tools to understand and walk with him through depression.
Vicky Perales
Mother of a Survivor
We’re here for you
A conversation can be a beginning.
Have questions? Need support?
Reach out. We’d love to connect.
Let’s talk.
Take the next step in your healing journey.