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Houston ChapterAn Ecumenical Ministry under the umbrella of Our Mother of Mercy Catholic Church in Houston -
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About Us
Association of Catholic Mental Health Ministers Houston Chapter is an Ecumenical Ministry under the umbrella of Our Mother of Mercy Catholic Church/ Archdiocese of Galveston/Houston.
Project EGG (Evangelization Glorifying God) is a servant leader’s call to become helpers to parishioners/community with general mental health needs and a desire for faith connection as they address their wellness concern.
Goals:
- Reduce stigma associated with mental health issues through awareness/information
- Encourage individuals/families living with mental illnesses to seek help and to become their own best advocates.
- Establish faith coalition dedicated to changing the culture of how parishioners/others recognize, understand and support those seeking faith-based assistance.
- Create safe places for sharing & no judgment zone
Tools:
- Workshop/webinars/classes
- Caring and prayer circles/ support groups & wellness activities
- Community outreach/collaboration with sister churches primarily in Northeast Houston
“The Lord sees not as man sees: man looks on the outward appearance, but the Lord look on the heart” —Samuel 16:7
Mental Health Ministry is very important to the Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC).
First, I believe we must combat the stigma associated with the need for mental health assistance in the African American community making it easier for those who need such services to reach out to mental health professionals.
Secondly, there is a need to bridge the gap of mental health services or better stated the lack of mental health services available in the BIPOC communities.
Father Rodney Armstrong, SSJ - Pastor
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Houston Chapter Resources & News
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Kudos to Houston Chapter members Pastor James McLaughlin, Cleo McLaughlin, Rebecca E. Wills, Alicia Yancy, Beverly Francis, Eva Matthews, Riley Blocker & Pastor Wade Edwards for completing the three day Family Support Group Facilitator Training sponsored by NAMI Greater Houston. Phenomenal Trainers Gary Eagleton and Angelina Hudson (center)Read More
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Claire Shynett, coordinator of the Houston chapter brief interview with Kate Scanton for Catholic News Agency. With concerns that suicide rates are rising in communities of color during the pandemic, Catholic mental health workers say the Church can play a key role in response.Read More
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John Gehring and Jeanne Isler of Faith in Public Life discuss systemic racism in the United States and what Catholics can do when bishops fall short of their call to act in the face of injustice. From National Catholic Reporter nbccongress.org/podcasts.htmlRead More
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Why Black Catholic Culture Matters with Dr. Ansel Augustine In this episode we talk about how the Church (and especially Catholics of color) can find hope in the heroic faithfulness of Black Catholic saints and Catholic ancestors, the history of New Orleans that makes it such a Catholic city, and what the Church can do to serve, support, and include Catholics who have been pushed to the margins by society (and even other Catholics).Read More
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