In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

 God of life, You know the innermost depths of our hearts— the light and shadows within us, the silent wounds that sometimes no one sees.

Today we bring before you our brothers and sisters who struggle with challenges to their mental health, who suffer in solitude with anxiety, depression, or any other mental illness. You call them by name, with tenderness, and in You they find dignity and hope.

Forgive us for the times we have looked the other way, feeding the stigma and discrimination of persons with mental illnesses. May your Church be an open house, a safe space where everyone has a place— a community that accompanies and never excludes, that listens without judging and draws near without fear.

We pray to you, Lord, for those who care: professionals, family members, volunteers— men and women who, with patience and love, build bridges of understanding and comfort. Give them strength and compassion to sustain others.

 Send your Spirit upon us, that we may learn to welcome and integrate care for mental health into the life and ministry of our communities and of the whole Church, and thus become a living sign of your mercy, which never abandons and always restores.

Amen.

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OLMC Mental Health Awareness Ministry

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There is Always Hope & You Are Not Alone!

Resources & Support Services


Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

DAIL:  988


Crisis Text Line

TEXT: HELLO to 741741


American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

CALL 888-333-AFSP


NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION LIFELINE

1-800-273-TALK (8255)


NAMI DuPage

115 N County Farm Rd, Wheaton, IL 60187

(630) 752-0066


Dupage County Mental Health Resources Dupage County Crisis Recover Center

Behavioral Health

Crisis Recovery Center 

For walk-in services.


Get immediate help:

630-627-1700

For support or 

to request on-site assessment


Let us walk together in faith and kindness.

Embracing one another with love and understanding.


NCPD-National Catholic Partnership on Disabilities/Mental Health

Family Support Group


NAMI DuPage’s Family Support Group welcomes people who have family members or loved ones living with a mental health condition. Led by trained NAMI facilitators who are going through similar experiences, we hope you will feel encouraged by talking openly about your challenges, and by learning from shared experiences from other participants. A faith-based version of this support group is available, as well as a virtual version in Spanish hosted by NAMI Illinois. We hope to see you there!


Meeting Address:
NAMI DuPage
Linda A Kurzawa
Community Center
117 N County Farm Road
Wheaton, IL 60187

Day: Wednesday
Time: 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm



Suicide Loss Support Group


The Suicide Loss Connections group offers support to individuals who have lost a loved one to suicide. It provides a safe and compassionate space for those grieving the loss of a friend, family member, or loved one to openly share their feelings and experiences, fostering an environment of hope, understanding, and mutual respect.



Meeting Address:
NAMI DuPage
Linda A Kurzawa Community Center
117 N County Farm Road
Wheaton, IL 60187

Day: 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month
Time: 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm