"Whoever suffers from mental illness 'always' bears God's image and likeness in themselves, as does every human being. In addition, they 'always' have the inalienable right not only to be considered as an image of God and therefore as a person, but also to be treated as such.”
Pope John Paul II, International Conference for Health Care Workers, on Illnesses of the Human Mind, November 30, 1996
If you or someone you know is in need of mental health services, contact Ohio Mental Health & Addiction Services toll-free hotline at 1-877-275-6364. This hotline provides information and referrals for local resources throughout Ohio.
Local Counseling and Grief Support
Additional Local and National Resources
- GET HELP - Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services
- Mental Health Guide for Faith Leaders
- N.A.M.I – Say It Out Loud: Speaking with Teens About Mental Illness
- Mental Health First Aid
- Mind Your Mind
- National Mental Health Association: 800-273-TALK
- National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders
- National Institute of Mental Health
- National Association of School Psychologists resource page
- Youth Mental Health Resource from Mt. Carmel Church Partnerships