The LORD himself goes before you
and will be with you;
He will never leave you nor forsake you.
Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.
-- Deuteronomy 31:8
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In God’s Image:
Supporting Mental Wellness Together through
Accompaniment, Education, and Advocacy
A Mental Health Ministry is an essential expression of the Catholic Church’s mission to care for the whole person: body, mind, and spirit. Many individuals and families are quietly struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, or the weight of everyday stress.
By creating a space where mental health is acknowledged with compassion and dignity, we are seeking to reduce stigma and offer meaningful support rooted in faith.
Our mental health ministry not only connects parishioners to resources and trained professionals but also builds a community of accompaniment, prayer, and hope.
It reminds us that we are never alone and that God’s healing grace can be experienced through both spiritual guidance and human connection.
Mental Health Corner
The Link between Homelessness and Mental Health — August
Access to affordable housing is a critical social determinant of health, and a person’s access to housing can affect - and is affected by - mental health. Experiencing housing instability may contribute to stress, anxiety or other mental health symptoms. The symptoms of a serious mental health condition can also lead to housing instability. Moreover, it’s well-documented that people with mental illness experience housing discrimination throughout the rental process. People with mental illness are overrepresented in the unhoused population, as about 1 in 5 people experiencing homelessness in the U.S. have a serious mental health condition. Homelessness has a profoundly negative impact on mental health, and children are especially susceptible to the psychological effects of homelessness and housing instability. - NAMI, National Alliance on Mental Health https://www.nami.org/advocacy/policy-priorities/supportingcommunity-inclusion-and-non-discrimination/social-determinantsof-health-housing/
July
This month marks the one-year anniversary of Fr. Art Wehr, S.J.’s death by suicide. Suicide, a difficult and often elusive topic, is again top of mind for many in our community. While clinical research continues to evolve in identifying risk factors and effective prevention strategies, one thing is clear: open and honest conversation is a critical step toward healing and hope.
“While we naturally want to be able to predict who is going to make a suicide attempt or die by suicide, our ‘fortune telling’ ability - even among experts - is terrible.”
- Dr. David Jobes, The Catholic University of America
“In 2014, the suicide rate was 13 per 100,000 people. In 1914, the rate was 16 per 100,000...For the past 100 years, despite treatments and research efforts, the suicide rate remains extremely high.”
- Dr. Matthew Knock, Harvard University
Mental Health of Fathers — June
When paternal depression goes undiagnosed and untreated, the negative affects on children can persist for years.
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