Since 1995, educational materials and videos have been made available at Annual Conference each year. Video and audio tapes of this training event are available for sale or loan. You can play an important role in raising awareness within your congregation. Join The Virginia Interfaith Committee on Mental Illness Ministries network of individuals as a witness to your support of persons struggling with mental illness and their families. One out of four families is affected by mental illness.
Suicide is the third leading cause of death among teenagers.
When this illness strikes a person of faith, the first place they turn for help is to their rabbi or pastor. A congregation can provide support and nurture to persons with mental illness and their families, through visitation, affirmation, and prayer. A congregation can help shepherd members who have a mental illness toward the abundant life God offers to all. This is the official Web site of the Virginia Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church.