Creating Caring Congregations

Creating Caring Congregations is an ecumenical resource to educate clergy and lay persons for the purpose of decreasing the stigma associated with mental illnesses in our faith communities. The sharing of personal stories and experiences provides a way to give voice to those who have suffered in silence and allows churches to begin the process of reaching out and providing compassionate care to those affected by mental illness and their families.

Includes discussion guide.

Sessions Include:

• Introduction
• Mental Illness in Adolescents and Young Adults: Shawn's Story
• Depression and Anxiety Disorders in Adults: Carol's Story
• Mental Illness and Older Adults: Jan's Story
• How Congregations Can Respond

(4 Sessions)