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The Clearinghouse also has numerous outside resources available on topics related to mental health. From websites and guides to help consumers navigate the mental health system, to the latest research on consumer-driven services and systems transformation, our library can help you find the information you need.

Use the categories below to help direct your search, or see what we've added lately in the Recently Posted Resources. You can also call us at 1-800-553-4539 or email for more information on any of these topics. Our technical assistance staff can help you find what you're looking for if you don't see it here

Entries in Faith and Spirituality (7)

Monday
Apr212014

Helping People Connect to the Religious Congregations and Spiritual Groups of Their Choice: The Role of Peer Specialists 

A monograph from the Temple University Collaborative on Community Inclusion of Individuals with Psychiatric Disabilities 
Tuesday
Jul242012

Selected Annotated Bibliography on Spirituality and Mental Health

Tuesday
Jul242012

Successful Strategies for Recruiting, Training and Utilizing Volunteers

A Guide for Faith- and Community-Based Service Providers from the SAMHSA Faith-Based and Community Initiative.

http://www.samhsa.gov/fbci/Volunteer_handbook.pdf

Friday
Apr272012

Pathways to Promise

Pathways to Promise is an interfaith technical assistance center that offers liturgical and educational materials, program models, and other resources for those engaging in ministry with people experiencin mental illness and their families. 

http://www.pathways2promise.org/

Friday
Apr272012

Mental Health Ministries

An organization whose mission is to erase stigma surrounding mental health issues in faith communities by educating leaders of congregations, clergy, and lay people. Books, DVDs and other resources are available on their Web site, as well as many free publications, links, and a list of other organizations.

http://www.mentalhealthministries.net

Friday
Apr272012

Faith in Recovery Toolkit

A tool kit developed  by Faith in Recovery which can serve as a guide in starting a mental health ministry.

http://www.faithinrecovery.com/toolkit.htm

Friday
Apr272012

Faith and Spirituality - SAMHSA's ADS Center

"The information available on this Web page can help faith-based communities - both clergy and congregants - increase their awareness of mental health issues and find ways to welcome and support people with mental illnesses, thus reducing discrimination and increasing social inclusion."

Includes brochures, fact sheets, articles, research and links to other faith-based mental health organizations.

http://www.promoteacceptance.samhsa.gov/topic/faith/