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    New England Chapter
    Creating a culture of encounter, spiritual support, and care for persons with mental health conditions
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      Our Mission is to provide an environment where people living with mental illness can meet, share their experiences and their Catholic faith with others, and to grow spiritually closer in their relationship with God.

      It also supports the parents, family members, and friends of those who are supporting a loved one who is experiencing mental illness by providing assistance in finding educational and other support services to aid in their understanding of mental illness.

      Our goal is to provide a place to speak out and be heard in a safe, confidential, and non-judgmental environment, where isolation and stigma dissipate as supportive community is created.

      The Mental Health Ministry of the Archdiocese of Hartford serves to support, encourage and pray with and for people who live with mental illness. We come together to share our faith life and experiences with one another as we also seek to grow spiritually closer to our loving God.

      We are people who strive to follow and imitate Jesus Christ in all we say and do. We are committed to what our Catholic Church believes and teaches about faith and morals in answer to our human search for truth and love and we are eager to share the good news of the Gospel. We offer prayer, and spiritual support and comfort in a group setting.

      This meeting is not a group counseling or therapy session. We do not take on the roles of psychologists, psychiatrists, counselors or therapists. We do not provide diagnosis or prescribe medications. If anyone is under the care of a doctor and / or taking medications they need to continue doing so because this group is not a substitute for medical care or counseling.

      The taking of any illegal drugs is also a cause for removal from the group. Inappropriate or disruptive behavior, violence or abusive language is not permitted when participating in the group. If such action occurs, the member may be asked to leave the group. During our meetings, we promise to respect one another by listening carefully to what is being said and by not carrying on side conversations.

      We pledge ourselves to be open and honest in sharing information with one another. We promise to hold everything said in our meetings in strict confidence and will not share it with anyone outside of our group. The only exception is should anyone look to hurt either themselves or others, the team leader has a mandated obligation in accordance with the law to ensure that the member receives proper help and support.

      Thank you for your interest in the New England chapter of Catholic Mental Health Ministries. For questions, please contact Deacon Adam Michaele at [email protected].

  • New England Chapter Resources & News

    • Deacon Adam Michaele, CMHM Board Member, to be honored for Mental Health Ministry - Hartford, CT
      Deacon Adam Michaele, CMHM Board Member, to be honored for Mental Health Ministry - Hartford, CT
      Social Justice Dinner and Awards set for Tuesday, October 25th at 5:00
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    • Archdiocese of Hartford COVID-19 Resource Page
      by Ed Shoener
      Archdiocese of Hartford COVID-19 Resource Page
      The Archdiocese of Hartford has curated an extensive amount of resource specific to different ministries and demographics which we hope are helpful in engaging the domestic Church and deepening all of our spiritual lives. This time of uncertainty has upended many good plans for faith formation, RCIA preparation, youth ministry, and parish observances – not to mention the closure of schools which has moved the education and sacramental preparation of children to the digital sphere. However, a time of physical distancing does not inhibit our abilities to draw closer to God in prayer and to one another, whether in our homes or virtually.
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    • Archdiocese of Hartford – Catholic Charities Behavioral and Mental Health Services
      by Ed Shoener
      Archdiocese of Hartford – Catholic Charities Behavioral and Mental Health Services
      Catholic Charities is a leader in providing culturally and linguistically competent behavioral health services to adults, children, adolescents, and families across our region. If you or someone you know would benefit from talking to someone, please reach out today.
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We entrust our mission to Our Lady of Lourdes who is the special patroness for healing.
May our Lady guide us so that  those who live with a mental illness know that they are surrounded by her and her Son's healing presence
and remember that they are never alone. 



The Association of Catholic Mental Health Ministers does not provide medical, counseling, or crisis services.
If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, please contact your local emergency services.


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