Group offering mental health support to faith communities
Updated 2/20/2021 5:33 PM
A suburban agency says there s been a sharp uptick in people seeking mental health services during the pandemic.
The National Alliance on Mental Illness Metro Suburban is providing services to help faith-based groups expand mental health support in communities disproportionately affected by COVID-19, particularly communities of color, across the Northwest and West suburbs.
The group aims to partner with churches, synagogues, mosques and other faith-based organizations to help build skills and increase knowledge about how to support the mental wellness of members. It is offering free virtual education sessions and mental health tools to entire congregations.