1 in 5 Americans is affected by mental health conditions. Fight the Stigma. Stigma creates an environment of shame, fear, and silence. This prevents our loved ones and members in our community from finding help. Mental Health Ministry is a new ministry that is developing. Let us know if you would like to be involved!
Contact Brie Anne Varick bvarick@archindy.org or 317-236-1543
Association for Catholic Mental Health Ministers
National Catholic Mental Health Campaign
Local Support
Local Catholic Therapists
Support Groups: Project Hope
Project Hope is part of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis Mental Health Ministry. It is a faith- based mental health support group where you can come encounter Jesus through community, support, and scripture. You will have the opportunity to share your own experiences and process challenges through the lens of Scripture and Catholic teaching. A group will consist of 8-10 adults inculding a facilitator who is a mental health professional. Project Hope will meet weekly for 6 weeks and each meeting will include: a time for checking in and sharing, prayer, reflecting on scripture, and fellowship.
to learn more visit www.archindy.org/humanlifeanddignity/mental-hope.html
To register for an upcoming group
Intake form for Project Hope - https://forms.office.com/r/xVPzNT4SfX
Coping Plan: https://forms.office.com/r/sy9k5z3dE9
Confidentiality Covenant Agreement: https://forms.office.com/r/10iGFFLuLF
Mental Health Spiritual Support Group Resources
Spanish Facilitator Guide
Spanish Participant Guide
Mental Health Series from The Criterion
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Featured Resource
The JPII Healing Center’s mission is to embody the teachings of St. John Paul II by bringing restoration & healing into the lives of those seeking a deeper intimacy with Jesus Christ.
- Retreats for priests, religious, and laity
- weekend and week long retreats available
- live and virtual available
- books for self study and prayer or group studies and prayer (available in english and in spanish)
- "Be Healed"
- "Be Transformed"
- "Be Devoted"
- "Be Restored"
- And more!
- prayers for healing and freedom
- video series- Expanded version of the Healing the Whole Person 4 session weekend conference
- Use personally, in a group, or host at your parish
- To find out more how to host this series at your parish, reach out to Brie Anne Varick bvarick@archindy.org
Other resources
Local Catholic Therapists
NAMI Helpline: 800-950-NAMI
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: Call 800-273-TALK (8255) to speak with trained counselor. You will be connected with a crisis center nearest your location. The crisis worker will work to ensure that you feel safe and help identify options and information about mental health services in your area. Your calls are confidential and free.
CRISIS Text Line: Text NAMI to 741-741 to connect with a trained counselor for free 24/7 support.
National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-SAFE (7233)
Trained expert advocates available 24/7. Help is available in Spanish and other languages.
National Sexual Assault Hotline: 800-656-HOPE (4673)
Connect with trained staff members from a sexual assault service provider in your area that offers access to a range of free services.
Mental Illness Awareness Week (First week of October)
National Catholic Partnership on Disabilities - Suicide
Mental Health Resource Available for your Parish!
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please contact NCPD at ncpd@ncpd.org or (202) 529-2933.
NAMI and NAMI Indiana
Ave Maria Explores Stress and Anxiety (Video series on mental health )
Ave Maria Explores Resources
