Mental Health Ministry

• What is this Ministry?

  St. Odilia parish is beginning a Catholic Mental Health Ministry.
  It’s mission is to increase awareness of mental health issues through education, speakers, resources, and spiritual support. This is a much needed ministry and we hope to serve those who are suffering, break stigma surrounding mental health, and create a more inclusive community. 
  
  HOW CAN YOU HELP?
  This ministry will need various volunteers to help put on events, lead small groups, and organize outreach for those struggling in our parish. If you are interested in helping as a volunteer, or if you would like more information, please let us know! Email Deacon Jim at info@stodilia.org
  
  Mental Health Survey
  Thank you to everyone who has completed our survey. Your feedback is crucial in helping us support our community's mental health needs. If you haven't filled it out yet, there's still time! Your responses are completely anonymous and greatly appreciated. You can fill out the survey HERE. Or, for a paper copy, stop by the parish office.  
  
  Some helpful websites we refer to include:
  Mental Health Connect
  National Alliance on Mental Illness 
  
  
  Pope’s monthly prayer intention: For mental health ministry
  Let us pray that the mental health ministry be established throughout the Church, helping to overcome the stigma and discrimination of persons with mental illnesses.