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    General Mental Health Resources
    • Call 988 for the mental health crisis line.


  • Non-Emergency Helplines

    • The Upper Room
      • The Upper Room Hotline is a faith-based hotline in the Catholic Tradition. God's Love Has a Toll-Free Number 1-888-808-8724. 
         Website
    • United Way
      • Call 211 for a free, confidential 24/7 helpline to get connected with local resources. This can include resources for mental health support, housing, food, utilities, transportation, and more. 
        ​Website​​​

  • Organizations
    Catholic Mental health

    • The organizations listed on this site are for informational purposes only. The Diocese of Madison does not endorse or validate any services or practices that are contrary to the Catholic faith. Please email [email protected] with any questions or concerns about specific services or practices offered by the organizations below.
    • Association of Catholic Mental Health Ministers 

      A non-profit organization that supports parishes and dioceses in establishing mental health ministries. All resources are offered for free and include prayers, books, videos, and webinars. 
      Website
    • National Catholic Partnership on Disability

      Resources to accompany those with mental illness and their families.
      Resources include training for parish leaders, a theological framework for mental illness, and advocacy to end stigma.
      Website
    • Sanctuary Course for Catholics 

      Supporting the Church in becoming a sanctuary where individuals living with mental health challenges feel safe, supported, and a sense of belonging.

      A free seven-part video series and workbook as well as available audio book with transcript.
      Website
  • Prayers

    • These resources are not intended to replace professional mental health treatment. ​
    • Litanies
    • Meditations
    • Novenas
    Litanies
      • Litany of Trust
      • Litany of Humility
      • Litany of the Closed Heart
      • Litany of the Fearful Heart
      • Litany of the Wounded Heart
    Meditations
      • Rosary Meditations on Mental Illness
      • Stations of the Cross Reflections on Mental Illness
    Novenas
      • Surrender Novena
      • Mental Health Novena
      • St. Dymphna Novena
      • St. Louis Martin Novena
      • St. Benedict Joseph Labre Novena
  • Podcasts and Media
    Engaging Conversations about Mental Wellness

    • These resources may offer valuable insights, however, the Diocese of Madison does not guarantee their effectiveness or appropriateness for any individual’s specific needs. These resources are not intended to replace professional mental health treatment. 
    • Being Known

      By: Curt Thompson, MD

      Forming deep relationships, discovering meaning, and living with integrated creativity.
    • Being Human

      By: Dr. Greg Bottaro

      An approach to therapy that focuses on what it means to be human.
    • Called to Flourish

      By: Fr. Charles Sikorsky and Thomas Cronquist

      Helping achieve an integrated heling process of the heart, mind, and soul.
    • Finding Her Happiness

      By: Mary Arcement Alexander, Licensed Professional Counselor

      Better understanding issues that may be getting in the way of finding true happiness. 
    • Hope Stories

      By: Sister Josephine Garrett, CSFN 

      Extraordinary stories of hope hidden within the ordinary lives. 
    • Interior Integration for Catholics

      By: Dr. Peter T. Malinowski 

      Teaching individuals how to fully love God, themselves, and their neighbors through the lens of internal family systems. 
    • Restore the Glory

      By: Dr. Bob Schuchts and Jake Khym

      Catholic therapists with over 50 years of combined experience talking about how to live a life of love and freedom.
    • The Catholic Therapist

      By: Adam Cross, LMFT

      Mental health topics discussed with a Catholic therapist.
    • The Place We Find Ourselves

      By: Adam Young, LCSW

      Discussing topics such as trauma, attachment, and interpersonal neurobiology.
    • Apps
    • Music
    • Videos
    Apps
      • Formed (Talks, movies, books, etc.)
      • Hallow (Meditation, sleep, music, daily prayers, special guests, rosaries, etc.)
      • The Integrated App (Resources through the Catholic Psych Institute)
    Music
      • Sanctuary Songs
      • Christian Worship Songs for Anxiety - Music that helps you enter into God's peace
    Videos
      • Mental Health Minute - Diocese of Phoenix
      • Mental Health and Faith - Franciscan University
  • Insightful Knowledge on mental wellness

    •                                             Guides

      Christian-Based Mental Health Resources Guide 
       General Guide 

      Guide on Complex Trauma from Spiritual First Aid 
      Complex Trauma 
  •  Books

    • These books may offer valuable insights, however, the Diocese of Madison does not guarantee their effectiveness or appropriateness for any individual’s specific needs. These books are not intended to replace professional mental health treatment. 
    • A Catholic Christian Meta-Model of the Person

      By: Paul Vitz, Craig Titus, and edited by William Nordling

      A blend of psychology, philosophy, and theology.
    • Be Healed

      By: Dr. Bob Schuchts

      Learning how to heal from spiritual and emotional wounds. 
    • Boundaries

      By: Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend 

      Why boundaries are important and how to set them, all backed up by biblical reasons. 
    • Escaping Enemy Mode: How Our Brains Unite or Divide Us

      By: Dr. Jim Wilder and Ray Woolridge 

      Learning how to face relational stressors and build relationships. 
    • Feeling and Healing Your Emotions: A Christian Psychologist Shows You How to Grow to Wholeness 

      By: Conrad Baars

      Showing how the Bible complements psychology. 
    • Finding Freedom in Christ: Healing Life's Hurts 

      By: Dr. Matthew Breuninger 

      A six-step model to identifying and removing the barriers to receiving God's healing grace.
    • Litanies of the Heart: Relieving Post-Traumatic Stress and Calming Anxiety Through Healing

      By: Dr. Gerry Kenn Crete 

      A journey of overcoming anxieties and traumas through a therapeutic approach called "parts work." 
    • No Unlikely Saints: A Mental Health Pilgrimage with Sacred Company

      By: Cameron Bellm

      A devotional with scripture and meditative prayers that shed light on mental health challenges. 
    • St. Dymphna's Playbook: A Catholic Guide to Finding Mental and Emotional Wellbeing 

      By: Tommy Tighe, LMFT

      Providing practical ways to address aspects of mental wellness, including depression, anxiety, trauma, and grief. 
    • The Catholic Guide to Depression: How the Saints, the Sacraments, and Psychiatry Can Help

      By: Aaron Kheriaty

      Integrating psychology with spirituality to address depression.
    • The Forgiving Life: A Pathway to Overcoming Resentment and Creating a Legacy of Love

      By: Dr. Robert D. Enright

      Learning how to embark on a journey of forgiveness and discovering the benefits this offers for overall mental wellbeing. 
    • Unwanted: How Sexual Brokenness Reveals Our Way to Healing 

      By: Jay Stringer 

      Exploring the 'why' behind unwanted sexual behaviors and embarking on the path of healing. 
  • Rural Life

    • Organizations, Trainings, and Guides
      • ORGANIZATIONS

        Farmwell - Mental health resources for Southwestern Wisconsin farmers and their families. 

        Farmer Angel Network- Education, resources, and community for farmers in South Central Wisconsin. 

        Southwestern Wisconsin Behavioral Health Partnership - Mental health related support groups

        TRAININGS
        UW Extension - Changing Our Mental and Emotional Trajectory (COMET) training program  

        GUIDES
        Addressing Farm Stress
  • Contact
    Mental Health Ministry

      • Laura Sokup
        Laura Sokup
        Mental Health Program Coordinator
        608-821-3053
        laura.sokupmadisondiocese.org
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Madison, WI 53719
608-821-3000
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