Pastoral and Parish Resources

Parishes are often the first place individuals turn in times of struggle. The following Catholic resources help equip clergy and lay leaders to respond with compassion and understanding:

 STARTING A MENTAL HEALTH MINISTRY 

Association of Catholic Mental Health Ministers — How to Start a Ministry

The Sanctuary Course for Catholics (Parish Course)

Wholehearted (Trauma & Faith Parish Program — Catholic Charities USA)


 PASTORAL RESPONSES AND ACCOMPANIMENT 

USCCB — Mental Health Resources & Pastoral Framework

Association of Catholic Mental Health Ministers — Pastoral Care Resources

Catholic Psych Institute — Pastoral & Ministry Formation

Saint John Vianney Center — Pastoral Wellness Resources


 WORSHIP AND LITURGY RESOURCES 

Association of Catholic Mental Health Ministers — Worship & Liturgy Resources

National Catholic Partnership on Disability — Mental Health Liturgical Resources


 FEATURED DEVOTIONAL RESOURCES 

St. Dymphna Feast Day — May 30

• Catholic Mental Health Ministry — St. Dymphna Feast Day Resources

• National Shrine of St. Dymphna — Devotional Information


St. Dymphna Novena — May 6–15

• St. Dymphna Novena (Covenant Catholic)

• USCCB Novena for Mental Health


Saints Who Experienced Mental Health Struggles

• Catholic Mental Health Ministry — Saints & Mental Health


Prayer Support Opportunities

• Catholic Mental Health Ministry — Prayer Community

• USCCB — Scripture Cards for Mental Health

• Hallow — Mental Health Prayer Collection