Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
As we enter into the summer months, we are reminded of the warmth of God’s love and the light of the Holy Spirit guiding our days through the feast of the Pentecost. June is a month dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, a time to reflect on His endless mercy and compassion.
May this season be filled with grace, renewal, and opportunities to grow deeper in faith and community.
In Christ,
Natalie Morales, M. Ed
Director
Natalie Morales, M. Ed
Director
Each month you will receive a "mental health minute" which will include facts surrounding mental health, as well as, insights from the Catholic Church. You are encouraged to share the information with your parish communities via Narthex monitors, parish Flocknotes, bulletins or simply in conversation.
Workshops & Other Opportunities
The National Catholic Partnership on Disability
Summer Intensive on Mental Health
June 9 - June 12 from 1-4pm ET
We encourage you to join us for all or some of the Summer Intensive in the English or Spanish track!
NCPD is hosting a four-day virtual event offering ministry leaders essential tools for mental health support in parishes.
Each day will feature two nationally renowned speakers, offering valuable insights on topics such as accompaniment in mental health ministry and trauma-informed care. In addition to expert presentations, participants will have the opportunity to network and engage with ministry leaders from across the country.
Special pricing is available for individuals within the Archdiocese of Philadelphia as our Archdiocese is an affiliate member of NCPD. To receive your coupon code, email ncpd@ncpd.org with the name of your diocese.
Each day will feature two nationally renowned speakers, offering valuable insights on topics such as accompaniment in mental health ministry and trauma-informed care. In addition to expert presentations, participants will have the opportunity to network and engage with ministry leaders from across the country.
Special pricing is available for individuals within the Archdiocese of Philadelphia as our Archdiocese is an affiliate member of NCPD. To receive your coupon code, email ncpd@ncpd.org with the name of your diocese.
NAMI is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing support, education, and advocacy for individuals affected by mental health conditions and their loved ones. They raise awareness, offer resources for individuals and families, provide education, and offer both crisis hotlines and help lines for anyone in need.
Testimonials of local parishioners who have found support through NAMI:
“The NAMI family support groups saved me.” - Lisa, St. Eugene, Primos, PA
"I feel so blessed to have found the Havertown NAMI Family Support Group. The facilitators are excellent and it is a great group of compassionate and caring people. My initial experience with NAMI Mainline was through the Family- to- Family classes in the Spring of 2015, and from there began attending the monthly support group meetings.
Our son was experiencing unusual behavior, had several hospitalizations and we were at a loss at how to help him. These meetings allowed me to talk freely about my feelings without fear of judgement. As a group we share our experiences and I’ve been able to find resources that otherwise I wouldn’t have known are available.
My son is doing very well now and I am so grateful for this group at NAMI who have supported me throughout this journey. It is a wonderful resource for those in need."
- Karen, St. Cornelius Church, Chadds Ford, PA
Connect with your local NAMI:
These events and resources offer valuable support however, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia does not guarantee the effectiveness or appropriateness for any individual's specific needs. These events and resources are not intended to replace professional mental health treatment.