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  • A Healing Presence In Our Parishes
    A Healing Presence
    In Our Parishes
    An International Ministry Working to Bring Mental Health Ministry
    to Every Catholic Parish and Community 
    • What is a Catholic Mental Health Ministry?


      • A Catholic mental health ministry provides vital spiritual accompaniment and pastoral care for people experiencing mental health challenges and mental illness, as well as those who care for them.
      • A Catholic mental health ministry helps overcome the stigma and discrimination that people living with a mental illness encounter in the Church and in human society.
      • A Catholic mental health ministry recognizes the value of professional mental health care and the importance of collaboration with healthcare organizations and professionals.
      • Read more about "What is a Catholic Mental Health Ministry

      "Mental health ministry is essential to integral human development and a universal human right"
       Statement by Cardinal Michael Czerny, S.J., Prefect, Dicastery for Promoting Integral, Human Development, Vatican
       (Click Here to read the statement)
       
      Learn How to Start a Catholic Mental Health Ministry
    • Join the International Association of Catholic Mental Health Ministers 

      Join for free. Get access to our newsletters, webinars, networking, mentoring, and ministry formation and training.
       

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  • Our Learning Center

    • An easy-to-access learning experience that is engaging and informative. It will give volunteers, ministry coordinators, and clergy the skills and confidence to start and grow a mental health ministry in a parish or diocese.

      Our Courses:

      1. What is Catholic Mental Health Ministry? A Brief Overview
      2. Introduction to Catholic Mental Health Ministry- How to start or further develop a Mental Health Ministry
      3. When a Loved One Dies by Suicide - Comfort, Hope, and Healing for those who are Grieving - with Support Group Resources  
      4. Accompanying Those Who Mourn: How to start or further develop a Grief Support Ministry
      5. Communication Skills and Healthy Boundaries - Enhance your ability to offer guidance and support 
      6. Listen with the Ear of the Heart

      Start your learning journey today!

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  • Guidelines for Implementation

    • Discover how you can be a driving force in providing impactful mental health ministry to your diocese, parish, and Catholic community wherever you are located in the world. This comprehensive guideline book is designed to equip you with the following key components:

      1. Basic Mental Health Literacy
      2. Catholic Mental Health Ministry Rationale

      3. Elements of Catholic Mental Health Ministry

      4. Guidelines for Implementation

      This book is part of our Introduction to Catholic Mental Health Ministry course at our learning center. It covers all the basic fundamentals, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in this critical ministry.

      Who should read this book?
      This book is ideal for individuals seeking to positively impact their community through mental health ministry, including parish leaders, educators, volunteers, and anyone passionate about enhancing mental health support within Catholic settings. You will gain the knowledge, support, and resources you need to begin a mental health ministry in your parish or diocese.

      Available in English, Spanish, and Italian

      Download a Free PDF or Order a Hardcopy

  • Praying with Pope Leo XIV for Mental Health 

    • Monthly Day of Prayer for Mental Health

      The International Association of Catholic Mental Health Ministers (CMHM) partners with the Pope's Worldwide Prayer Network and Click to Pray to offer a Monthly Day of Prayer for Mental Health.

      Each 2nd Monday of the month, the CMHM offers prayers and a blog post connected to the Pope's monthly prayer intention.

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    • For the Prevention of Suicide will be the prayer intention for November 2025
      Let us pray that those who are struggling with suicidal thoughts might find the support, care, and love they need in their community and be open to the beauty of life.

  • Sign up to become part of our international community of prayer!
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  • Free Prayer Cards



    • We provide free prayer cards in both English and Spanish for use in your ministry  

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  • Popular Prayers for Mental Health

    • Rosary 

    • Stations of the Cross

    • Mental Health Novena

  • Mental Health Ministry News

    • Diocese of Sacramento Catholic Herald Magazine - Focus on Mental Health - May/June 2025
      Diocese of Sacramento Catholic Herald Magazine - Focus on Mental Health - May/June 2025 Read More
    • Insecurity fueling mental health crisis in Nigeria – Bishop Kukah
      Insecurity fueling mental health crisis in Nigeria – Bishop Kukah Read More
    • Baltimore Archdiocese continues focus on mental health with aim to take away stigma
      Baltimore Archdiocese continues focus on mental health with aim to take away stigma Read More
    • Bishop's Column - We are not alone. You are not alone! By Bishop James Conley, Lincoln Nebraska
      Bishop's Column - We are not alone. You are not alone!  By Bishop James Conley, Lincoln Nebraska Read More
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We entrust our mission to Our Lady of Lourdes who is the special patroness for healing.
 May our Lady guide us so that  those who live with a mental illness know that they are surrounded by her and her Son's healing presence
 and remember that they are never alone. 


If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, please contact your local emergency services.
 The International Association of Catholic Mental Health Ministers does not provide medical, counseling, or crisis services. Membership in the International Association of Catholic Mental Health Ministers is not and may not be used as a qualification or certification as a minister, counselor, or mental health professional.

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