Mental Health Ministry

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You are not alone.

As a Church, we recognize that mental health is a critical component of our overall health and wellbeing. The Office of Mental Health Ministry seeks to accompany those with mental health needs in our parish and school communities in a Catholic, sustainable, ethical, and meaningful way. The focus of this ministry is education, accompaniment, and advocacy.

Hablamos español

If you need to talk,
the 988 Lifeline is here.

If this is a medical emergency call 911

Si necesita hablar,
la Línea de Vida 988 está disponible.

Si se trata de una emergencia médica, llame al 911.

The Office of Mental Health Ministry is not a clinical resource and is not intended to serve as a substitute for treatment or counseling with a qualified professional. We do not diagnose or treat mental illness, but rather serve as an avenue to provide literacy in mental health to promote the reduction of mental illness stigma, encourage conversations around mental illness, and create a safe environment for individuals to share and seek help surrounding their mental illness (Catholic Mental Health Ministry Guidelines, 2019). Our mission is to help create pastoral environments where people living with mental illness can meet, share their experiences and their Catholic faith with others, and to grow spiritually in their relationship with God. (Hablamos español)

Sharing My Story: A Life Changed by Suicide

Most Rev. John P. Dolan, Bishop of Phoenix, reflects on the ways his life has been changed by suicide and the ways in which the Church is here to support those who were left behind.

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Resources

The Mental Health Ministry offers resources for your journey toward healing. Find supportive agencies, mental health speakers, and crisis guidelines.

Responding to Suicide

“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted…” (Psalm 34:18). Our ministry offers Catholic counseling, prayers, and support groups.

Find the help you need

“Come to me, all you who are weary… and I will give you rest.” – Matthew 11:28

Prayer Intentions

We would like to pray for you and your loved ones! Please submit your prayer intentions here. These prayer intentions will be offered as the intention for a special Mass held on the second Monday of every month at the Diocesan Pastoral Center Chapel.

Office Contacts

Mary Permoda

Director, Mental Health Ministry

mpermoda@dphx.org

602-354-2114

Leticia (Lety) Assad

Manager, Education Program

lassad@dphx.org

602-354-2115

Sophie Johnson

Manager, MH Support Services for Catholic Schools

sjohnson@dphx.org

Itzhel Caballero

Administrative Assistant II

icaballero@dphx.org

602-354-2117

Brian Cannon

Manager, Advocacy Program

bcannon@dphx.org

602-354-2116

Richard DiCarlo

Manager, Accompaniment Program

rdicarlo@dphx.org

602-354-2401