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Our Mission: The RAC FoP Mental Health Ministry responds to mental health needs by providing spiritual support, awareness, education, and resources.
Upcoming Events
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Back to School Blessings & Ice Cream
Sunday, August 15 @ 12:30pm
Students and parents are invited to join us in the parish hall August 25th at 12:30 pm for ice cream, a back to school blessing by Fr. Gerry, a brief motivational message, and a take-home gift!
*No RSVP necessary
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Sanctuary Course for Catholics
Where faith and mental health intersect…
Small group starting Tuesday mornings in September!
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Caregiver Support Groups
September & November
Two separate sessions are running this fall for those seeking strength in community as you give your time caring for the needs of another.
Programs & Resources
Crisis Help, Counseling Needs, Mentoring Programs + more:
Mental Health Resources —
NAMI – Families in Action
Families in Action is a 10 week educational program designed for family members of those with mental illness. It teaches the tools needed to help those with mental illness become happy, healthy, and independent.
Families in Action – NAMI – National Alliance on Mental Illness (namimetro.org) —
Additional NAMI Programs —
Helpful Articles
General Mental Health
Older Adult and Children’s Mental Health —
Wellness
Gardening Benefits for Seniors —
The Importance of Practicing Gratitude and Celebrating Small Victories —
For children – Using your Senses to Calm Down —
Social Media and Youth Mental Health —
The Basic Principles of a Healthy Emotional and Spiritual Life —
Anti-Anxiety Tool: Start a Gratitude Journal —
Self-Care
DIY Tennis Ball Back Massage —
Using your Senses to Manage Stress and Find Calm —
Overcoming Challenges
Caregiver Help and Resources —
Supporting the Supporters: The Sandwich Generation —
How to fight the Stigma of Mental Health —
Adverse Childhood Experiences and Resilience —
Help with Anxiety
Jesus Understands Our Anxiety —
Seeking Jesus to Heal Anxiety —
Impacted by Suicide
Suicide Prevention Month: #BeThe1To —
Suicide Awareness and Prevention —