Mental Health Ministry

Our Mission

To provide lay support, education, and awareness to our parish and community on issues related to mental health. We seek to break down social stigma surrounding mental health challenges, provide information, local resources, educational and spiritual support. Team members will not function in a professional capacity and do not provide services that can only be offered by medical, psychology, or social work practitioners.

What is Mental Health?

Mental health is a state of well-being where one realizes one’s abilities, ability to cope with the normal stresses of life, and ability to work productively and fruitfully while contributing to society.

What is a Mental Health Challenge?

Mental health challenges occur when one has a major change in the way a person feels, thinks, or acts. They have worsening signs and symptoms that place them in crisis and interfere with their ability to live life. These signs or symptoms last longer than would be expected. No diagnosis needs to be present for someone to have a mental health challenge.

HOPE

The Mental Health Ministry of Catholic Charites is offering an emotional support Chatbot – identified as “Hope”.  Hope is a free chat service – providing encouragement and strategies on how to manage everyday stress and anxiety using Chatbot technology.

Text “Hi” to Hope at 1-202-949-7249 to get instant support or visit https//www.facebook.com/HopeCCUSA

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