Here Tomorrow offers a warm, welcoming physical and virtual space to have conversations about mental health, and receive guidance on what to do if mental health problems are getting in the way of you living your life.
Do you feel stressed out, anxious, or depressed? Are you afraid to talk with a professional because you’re worried that someone will find out and think less of you? What steps can you take to regain a sense of balance and peace? Ave Explores: Stress, Anxiety, and Mental Health has some answers to your questions and concerns. Katie Prejean McGrady and a team of experts including Leah Darrow, Roy Petitfils, Fr. Joshua Whitfield, Allison Ricciardi, LMHC, Deacon Ed Shoener, Tommy Tighe, Sr. Miriam James Heidland, S.O.L.T., and Scott Weeman help you explore a variety of mental health issues such as addiction and recovery, forgiveness, grief, practicing mindfulness, therapy, and spiritual direction. You learn why it’s important to take care of your mental health and what you can do to get back on track. Plus, we offer a variety of practical resources where you can find out more.
NCPD has a Council on Mental Illness which works to provide resources for persons with mental illness and their families. They recently published a resource entitled A Pastoral Response to Mental Illness in collaboration with the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. In addition to this resource, the council also recently revised their Mental Illness Theological Framework.
Integrating parishes with families dealing with mental health conditions into a community of faith and life through accompaniment, spiritual support, and mental health literacy/resources.
The Mission of NAMI Jacksonville is to support and improve the quality of life for family members and those living with mental illnesses and co-occurring substance abuse through compassion, education, and advocacy. More information at namijax.org.
The Catholic Therapist Network is a listing of therapists who have obtained Diocese-approved training about the theology, traditions, and values of the Catholic faith. The express purpose is to ensure participating counselors, psychologists, and other mental health professionals have a solid understanding of the Catholic faith and Catholic Church teachings which may be helpful in conjunction with the services and support they offer.
NAMI Resource guide for those experiencing a mental health emergency. NAMI developed this guide to support peopleexperiencing mental health crises, theirfriends and families by providing important,sometimes lifesaving information.