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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
Sanctuary Course for Catholics
Where faith and mental health intersect…
Small group starting Tuesday mornings in September!
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.
Mental Health First Aid Classes
Just as CPR helps you assist an individual having a heart attack, Mental Health First Aid helps you assist someone experiencing a mental health or substance use challenge or crisis.
Our Family of Parishes Mental Health Ministry is hosting two Mental Health First Aid Course trainings this fall.
Two half day training: Tuesday and Wednesday, October 29-30th from 5 – 9pm in the gym at St. Mary of the Hills. Space is limited and reservations are required, RSVP at www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0B4AA5AA2AA6FB6-50664002-mental#/
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 —