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.

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

If this is a medical emergency call 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.

Education

Training for clergy, parish ministry and school leaders and laity on the most current understanding of mental wellness and mental illness.

Accompaniment

Creating pastoral environments where people experiencing mental health challenges, those caring for loved ones who are mentally ill, survivors of friends and family members who have experienced loss through death by suicide, or anyone who needs support can share their experiences.

Advocacy

Partnering with coalitions and local leaders in Arizona to give voice to those experiencing a mental health illness, effect policy change, and assure that mental health is at the forefront of discussions.

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

Sophie Johnson

Manager, MH Support Services for Catholic Schools

sjohnson@dphx.org