Description
This page, part of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) website, offers descriptions of several spirituality/faith-related support groups from across the country. Offered as examples of what an independent group can do to support the mental health needs of a community, the references on this page provide insight to, as the page puts it, "the what, when, where and how" passionate people can come together for good.
Features
- Faith-based support group models
- Educational resources
- Facilitator guides
Practical Applications
- Research the models offered on this page and evaluate how your congregation can launch their own support groups to fit their context..
- Train facilitators in mental health awareness.
- Integrate discussions into small groups and ministry settings.
