All parish ministers (including interested clergy, school staff and others interested) are invited to participate in a one-day in-service on Tuesday, February 10, entitled:
We will begin with a a basic “Mental Health 101” training through the lens of spiritual guidance. We will then talk about the importance of stigma-free language, education, and presence. He will offer insights about mental health challenges and provide tools to help walk with a person who has a mental health challenge. We will also look at how to talk about depression, anxiety and other prevalent conditions, as appropriate, with children and youth. The speaker will end with entertaining questions.Â
Pre-registration is required for this workshop by February 2.
Earn 4 general hours towards certification/renewal. Please contact Cindee or Therese to register (330-744-8451) and for further details, or visit:Â
In-Service Day on Mental Health (February 10, 2026) – CATECHIST CAFE
Did you know?
In Ohio, 575,000 adults have a serious mental illness; 43.2% reported symptoms of anxiety or depression (NAMI, March 2025). And over 18% those ages 12-17 experienced at least one major depressive episode in the previous year (NAMI, 2023).
