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    • Parish Mental Health Ministries in the Archdiocese of Johannesburg - South Africa

      All Saints and Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Parishes in the Archdiocese of Johannesburg - South Africa are glad to announce that, through the support of the Catholic Health Care Association of Southern Africa (CATHCA), they have opened their doors for Parish Mental Health Ministry in January 2022. They form part of the South African Chapter of the Catholic Mental Health Ministers.

      CATHCA’S Skills Development Coordinator: Melese Tumato Shula
      +27 83 586 8607
      [email protected]

    • All Saints Catholic Parish Church
      Ennerdale-Johannesburg

      Mental Health Ministry Coordinator: Ms Lauren Millisa Bikhani
      +27 72 074 0174 
      [email protected]

    • Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Parish Church
      Emdeni-Johannesburg

      Mental Health Ministry Coordinator: Ms Mantshiko Topsy Masooa
      +27 73 519 3469 
      [email protected]

    • The Need for Mental Health Care in our Parish

      There is a definite need for Mental health care in our parish with every day stresses, depression, unemployment, substance abuse & suicidal tendencies. Our mission is to assist you with these mental health issues by listening to you to understand your concern & then assisting you with working through this or referring you to the relevant areas for additional help.

      We recently had a workshop to learn about all the different types of mental health concerns & we would like our parishioners to know that our mental health ministry group offers a kind ear & safe space to listen to you & help with whatever you are going through. All that is shared or said to us is confidential & you will not be judged. Our purpose is to find you the help you need or if required - just to be a shoulder to cry on.

      Examples of Mental Health Concerns include: depression, stress, anxiety, panic attacks, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder & more prevalent in kids – ADHD & Conduct Disorder.

      We understand that society has placed a stigma on mental health care & people are afraid to come forward but please trust that we have your best interest at heart. We are 1 of only 2 parishes where this is being piloted so the success of this program in our parish guarantees the implementation of this ministry in all other parishes in the Diocese. Changing our attitudes to mental health care issues WILL save lives.

  • Latest South Africa Chapter News

    • Southern Cross Highlights CATHCA’s Parish Mental Health Project
      Southern Cross Highlights CATHCA’s Parish Mental Health Project
      CATHCA launches project aimed to address mental health issues. Mental health problems are at a crisis point in South Africa, with those affected facing stigma and even social exclusion — which leads 73% to not seek help. Dr Melese Shula of the Catholic Health Care Association explains the problem, Public knowledge of one’s mental illness can result in social exclusion, which can create a tumbling block for seeking support. In many cases, that exclusion as well as lack of support and treatment can lead to suicide. The mental health crisis gets worse because many people don’t even know where to go to get help, or are too scared to seek it.
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    • “INTEGRATING CATHOLIC SOCIAL TEACHING INTO MENTAL HEALTH CARE: THE CASE FOR PARISH MENTAL HEALTH MIN
      “INTEGRATING CATHOLIC SOCIAL TEACHING INTO MENTAL HEALTH CARE: THE CASE FOR PARISH MENTAL HEALTH MIN Read More
    • Catholic Parish Apostolate Paints Bleak Picture of Mental Health
      Catholic Parish Apostolate Paints Bleak Picture of Mental Health
      Dr. Melese said the mental health crisis has been exacerbated by the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic, “especially among the poor and vulnerable in our society. Socio-economic factors also have a negative impact on mental health.”
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    • Discussions with Community Collaborators
      by South Africa Chapter News
      Discussions with Community Collaborators
      All Saints (2nd April) and Our Lady of Mercy (26 March) Parishes held a discussion with community collaborators on the importance of mental health and working against stigma and discrimination associated to mental health illness.
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  • May 7, 2022 Round Table 

    • Integrating the Faith-Based Approach to Mental Health Care by Fr. Jean-Marie Kuzituka Did'ho

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The Association of Catholic Mental Health Ministers does not provide medical, counseling, or crisis services.
If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, please contact your local emergency services.

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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. 


 

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