In 2014 and 2015, we hosted interfaith conferences on mental health and collected a large selection of resources available for faith communities. Please scroll down to review these resources. We are in the early stages of preparing a 2.5 to 3-hour faith-based mental health training aimed at clergy, staff and laypersons for possible launch in November 2016. For more information please contact Karen Ranus at karen [dot] ranus [at] namiaustin [dot] org
Please enjoy photos from the 2015 event below (and on Facebook).
PowerPoint Presentations
Dr. Morehead’s Presentation: Mental Illness and the Human Condition
Dr. Morehead’s Notes: Mental Illness and the Human Condition
Dr. Stanford’s Presentation: Mental Illness and the Role of the Faith Community
Free Resources for Faith Communities
NEW! Mental Health: A Guide for Faith Leaders
NAMI: Reaching out to Faith Communities Curriculum
NAMI: Bridges of Hope
Pathways to Promise: Three Steps to a Mental Health Ministry
Grace Alliance: First Steps/Daily Steps/Difficult Steps Resources
Hope and Healing Center
Presbyterian Church USA: Comfort My People
Texas Interfaith Center for Public Policy
SAMHSA: Information for Faith-Based and Community Leaders
Mental Health Ministries
Interfaith Network on Mental Illness
MentalHealth.gov: Resources for Community and Faith Leaders
Local Resources and Information
Finding a Mental Health Provider
Low-Cost and Sliding Scale Counseling Providers
Dual Diagnosis Treatment Centers
Crisis Resources
NAMI Austin Crisis Planning Handout
NAMI Austin Crisis Resource Page
Williamson County Crisis Services
Mental Health Websites
National Alliance on Mental Illness
National Institute of Mental Health
SAMHSA’s GAINS Center for Behavioral Health and Justice Transformation
NAMI Hearts and Minds (promoting the idea of wellness in both mind and body)
Mental Health America
The Trevor Project (LGBTG)
Veterans Crisis Line