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Mental Health Resources

Mental Health Ministry

Mental Health First Aid Training

The Diocese of Phoenix will offer Mental Health First Aid Training starting January 2025 at the Diocesan Pastoral Center. If you are interested in attending, please click the link below to submit your application request. You can submit your request as an individual or if you are representing your parish and would like to have your team attend this training.


Association of Catholic Mental Health Ministers.

The Diocese of Phoenix Office of Mental Health Ministry is a member of the Association of Catholic Mental Health Ministers. The mission is to support Catholic parishes and dioceses in establishing mental health ministries. Find the tools and roadmap to start a ministry.


National Catholic Partnership on Disability

Mental Illness | NCPD – National Catholic Partnership on Disability is a resource to promote the full and meaningful participation of persons with disabilities in the life of the Church.


Fiat Program on Faith and Mental Health

Fiat Program on Faith and Mental Health supports the Church in responding to today’s mental health crisis through research, service, and teaching.


National Alliance on Mental Illness

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI Arizona) is a local resource, and we are a part of NAMI FaithNet.


First Things First

First Things First is an essential leader and partner in creating a family-centered, equitable, high-quality early childhood system that supports the development, well-being, health and education of all Arizona’s children, birth to age 5. Explore the First Things First – Children’s Health Resources for parishes in the diocese.


Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHAA)

Find Treatment Locators and Helplines from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) for substance misuse or disorders.


La Frontera AZ – Suicide Prevention Center

Get help from La Frontera EMPACT Suicide Prevention Center.


Mental Health Minute

Welcome to the Mental Health Minute, a space where we explore the vital topic of mental and emotional well-being. Let’s open the conversation and journey together towards a healthier, happier you.