Mental Health and Wellness Ministry

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.

Vision

The St. Pius X Mental Health and Wellness Ministry is committed to developing a parish community that is aware of, and sensitive to, the varying social, emotional and mental health challenges that many of our families and friends experience in the course of life.

“To be kind is more important than to be right
Many times what people need is not a brilliant mind that speaks
but a special heart that listens”
– F. Scott Fitzgerald

What is Mental Health?

Mental health is a state of well-being in which a person realizes one’s abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to contribute 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 behaves. These challenges involve worsening signs or symptoms that may place a person in crisis and interfere with daily life. A formal diagnosis is not required for someone to experience a mental health challenge.

For questions about the Mental Health and Wellness Ministry contact the Parish Office at (508)398-2248 for a referral and information.

Support Group

The St Pius X Mental Health and Wellness Ministry is offering our parishioners the opportunity to participate in a bi-weekly mental health and wellness Support Group

A Support group provides a safe space for individuals facing similar life challenges to connect, share experiences and to offer mutual support. It facilitates emotional support so that people can express their feelings and receive empathy from others who understand their situation. It provides information sharing and the exchange of valuable insights and coping strategies. It fosters a spirit of community so that people feel less isolated and are encouraged and motivated to cope with their challenges. And it helps to build skills for managing specific challenging conditions or life circumstances.

We all experience challenges, it is a condition of daily life. And it is a gift to have a place to voice our burdens and challenges, as well as to provide support and empathy for others who may need it. Come once or come repeatedly; if nothing else, you will leave knowing that you have shared time with those who truly care about you.

The Support Group will be held on the first and third Tuesdays of the month, at 6:30pm, in the Parish Life Center.

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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