Featured Resources
Diocesan Initiative: Loving Outreach to Survivors of Suicide (LOSS)
Loving Outreach to Survivors (LOSS) reaches out to serve those who have lost a loved one to suicide. LOSS provides safe, non-judgemental spaces where survivors can share their feelings and experiences, and build hope for a brighter future. LOSS's services have expanded as they continue to listen to what their LOSS member values.
Saint Dymphna and Saint John of God Prayer Cards
Order Saint Dymphna and Saint John of God prayer cards from the Katie Foundation. The first 10 prayer cards that you order are free. These are perfect for any parish, support group, family, or school.
Webinar: Sister Hope, Tech-based Emotional Support
This webinar is sponsored by the NCPD Council on Mental Illness. Sign up for the NCPD E-news to learn about upcoming webinars. To ensure that more resources like this can be offered for FREE, please consider supporting NCPD.
What Does a Dementia-Friendly Parish Look Like?
Meet Mr. J, who was very active in ministry at his Catholic parish. He can be very loud and repeats the same three phrases when you meet him, but is joyful as he sings all of the right words to each hymn in Mass. When Mr J, who is living with dementia, had issues performing his ministry duties, he was left off of the schedule without any notice.
Reaching Out with Hospitality to Persons with Mental Illness
"For more than twenty years, I have worked as a psychiatrist in various settings, primarily with adults with severe and persistent mental illness. I have grown accustomed to the unusual comments or behaviors someone might have while in the midst of an exacerbation of a condition like schizophrenia or bipolar disorder.
Catholics must do more to accompany people with mental illness
An interview by "U.S. Catholic: Faith in Real Life" with Deacon Tom Lambert, former Co-Chair of the NCPD Council on Mental Illness and Deacon of the Archdiocese of Chicago.
Welcome and Valued
This video features in-depth looks at people with mental illness and how they participate in parish life. It examines the four aspects of recovery: biological, psychological, social, and spiritual. Parish considerations include setting boundaries, acute behavior, confidentiality, and suicide.