The Catholic Institute for Mental Health Ministry (CIMHM) at the University of San Diego is trying to capture baseline data for our Archdiocese in regard to Mental Health. They would like to have parishioners submit answers to a basic survey. This survey will be used to track the progress of our Mental Health Ministry initiative over the next three years. The survey is anonymous and will not take more than 3 to 5 minutes to fill out. Thank you for your assistance.
Click here to access the Catholic Institute for Mental Health Ministry (CIMHM) survey. OR
Use the QR code below with your SmartPhone (scan with the phone's camera to access the survey):
Join the San Francisco Archdiocese Mental Health Referral Network.
The Archdiocese has partnered with eTherapyFinder.com to create an easy way for those seeking help to find mental health professionals who are affiliated with the Archdiocese. Affiliated therapists are defined as those that have taken the Archdiocesan pledge to "understand and respect the religious beliefs and values of Catholic clients,” and are recognized with the Archdiocese Group logo on their Profile. If you are interested in joining our mental health referral network, it’s easy to do. For more information about this program, please contact Ed Hopfner, Director of Marriage & Family Life, at hopfnere@sfarch.org or call 415-614-5547.
Únase a la Red de Referencias de la Arquidiócesis de San Francisco.
La Arquidiócesis de San Francisco se ha asociado con la organización llamada eTherapyFinder.com para crear una manera fácil para que aquellos que buscan ayuda encuentren a profesionales de salud mental que están afiliados con la Diócesis. Los terapistas afiliados son definidos como aquellos que han tomado la promesa Arquidiocesano de “comprender y respetar las creencias y valores religiosos de los clientes católicos,” y son reconocidos con el logotipo del grupo Arquidiocesano en su perfil. ¡Si usted está interesado en unirse a nuestra red de referencia para la salud mental, es fácil de hacerlo! Para más información sobre este programa, favor de comunicarse con Ed Hopfner, Director de la Oficina de Matrimonio y Vida Familiar por correo electrónico a hopfnere@sfarch.org o llamando al 415-614-5547.
A PASTORAL LETTER FROM THE BISHOPS
OF CALIFORNIA ON CARING FOR THOSE
WHO SUFFER FROM MENTAL ILLNESS
ADDRESSED TO ALL CATHOLICS AND
PEOPLE OF GOODWILL
"As pastors and bishops, we understand that mental health is a critical component of wellbeing.
Therefore, ministering to those who suffer from mental illness is an essential part of the pastoral
care of the Church...."
Read here the California Catholic Bishops' groundbreaking pastoral letter, released on May 2, 2018:
Hope and Healing (English PDF)
Hope and Healing (Spanish PDF)
Hope and Healing (Vietnamese PDF)
"I believe this document is a unique contribution toward overcoming unjust stigma around mental health. It's the first document from American bishops, that I am aware of, that addresses this issue directly." Dr. Aaron Kheriarty, associate professor of Psychiatry at UC Irvine School of Medicine, is director of the Medical Ethics Program at UC Irvine Health, and author of The Catholic Guide to Depression: How the Saints, Sacraments, and Psychiatry Can Help You Break Its Grip and Find Happiness Again. Read his response to the California Catholic bishops' pastoral letter in this exclusive interview with Valerie Schmalz, director of the Archdiocesan Office of Human Life and Dignity.
Are you in crisis?
Do you know someone who is ?
Call the toll-free National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (NSPL) at 1-800-273-TALK (8255), 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The service is available to everyone. The deaf and hard of hearing can contact the Lifeline via TTY at 1-800-799-4889. All calls are confidential. Contact social media outlets directly if you are concerned about a friend’s social media updates or dial 911 in an emergency. Learn more on the NSPL’s website.