Search for: MENU Mental Health and The Church Contact Archdeacons – they’re very friendly! About this group ‘Mental Health and The Church’ is a priority of the LIFE vision for the Diocese. News tagged Mental Health A road trip in a clapped-out Subaru changed my life forever 01/10/2021 Church on the Hill brings people closer to God 17/08/2021 Cyclists launch new national Cathedrals cycle route 28/05/2021 What does it mean to be a ‘Dementia-friendly church’? 29/03/2021 Young people share how Covid has impacted their lives 22/03/2021 This group seeks to enable diocesan staff, churches and communities to welcome people with mental health issues and to be confident in their understanding and support of all those with such issues. Ensuring the highest standards of good practice and support of those with mental health issues, the group will support clergy, staff and volunteers who encounter people with mental health issues and those who may themselves experience mental health problems. Working together, we believe we can eliminate the stigma associated with mental illness. We can also encourage county and local statutory bodies (including Health and others) to see the church as a key partner in developing safe and supportive communities for people with mental health issues. Resources to download & print How to help someone who is feeling suicidal Mental Health Helplines See also: Safeguarding resources Recommended links: mentalhealthmatters-cofe.org The (excellent) Campaign Against Living Miserably www.nspa.org.uk livability.org.uk Types of mental health, via mind.org.ukCarers.org Inclusive Church stmichaels-hls.org.uk/space-4 mindandsoulfoundation.org Samaritans.org rethink.org/carersandfamilies Helplines and resources (click here) How to help someone who is feeling suicidal Suicide advice & resources Lifting the lid course – Livability https://livability.org.uk/resources/lifting-the-lid/ This is a six week Bible study course focused on faith and mental health. Created with small groups in mind, this is a free study resources to help churches explore the topics of emotional and mental wellbeing using the Bible as a guide. If you would like hard copies of the course please do let Kate Peake know in the Safeguarding Team kpeake@glosdioc.org.uk A Twitter List by GlosDioc Diocese of Gloucester » About us » Our Vision » Mental Health and The Church Latest news: "I have come that they may have LIFE, and have it to the full." ~ John 10:10 Upcoming events Churches as community business venues – free webinar 07 Dec National Parenting Initiative 08 Dec Carols on the hour at Gloucester Cathedral 11 Dec Canalside Carol Service 11 Dec LIFE Together Prayer Gathering 13 Dec Connect with us Latest tweets from @Glosdioc GlosDioc Search the site Search for: © 2021 Diocese of Gloucester 01452 410022 Church House, College Green, Gloucester, GL1 2LY Who's who Contact us Safeguarding Accessibility Site map Legal info & cookies Log in This short video explains a little of what we do and how we are funded.