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Mental Health & Well-Being Resources

Trusted support for individuals, families, faith community nurses, and places of worship in Indiana.

Community Resources

Quick access to trusted mental health and well-being supports across Indiana.

Statewide Resources

Local & Faith-Friendly Support

  • Community Mental Health Centers (CMHCs)
    Local community mental health centers provide accessible care throughout Indiana.
  • Faith Community Nursing Networks
    Connect parish nurses with training and referral directories to support faith-based health ministries.
  • Deaconess Hospital Behavioral Health Services
    Comprehensive behavioral health services and psychiatric care in partnership with FaithNet.
  • IU School of Public Health–Bloomington Prevention Insights
    Research-based prevention strategies and public health resources for mental health and well-being.

Community Partners

  • Get On Board Active Living
    Community wellness and active living programs promoting holistic health.
  • Martin County Community Foundation
    Supporting local community initiatives and health programs in Martin County.

Mental Health and Well-Being Observances Calendar

The Mental Health and Well-Being Observances Calendar is designed to help faith community nurses, parish nurses, community-based organizations, and places of worship bring mental health conversations into their regular activities.

Each month highlights a key observance, offering timely opportunities to share resources, spark dialogue, and create a climate where individuals and families feel supported and cared for.

Month Key Observances FaithNet Ideas & Activities
January Mental Wellness Month Post "Start the Year Well" blog with teleservice resources; downloadable faith reflections on resilience.
February Share healthy body image resources; link teleservice screening tools.
March National Sleep Awareness Week Video tip series on sleep hygiene; printable "Faith & Rest" devotional sheet.
April Stress Awareness Month Host webinar on coping with stress in faith communities; highlight culturally responsive teleservices.
May Mental Health Awareness Month Launch signature campaign with IU SPH & Deaconess; create sermon starters and children's ministry activity sheets.
June PTSD Awareness Month Provide trauma-informed care resources; spotlight teleservices for veterans and survivors.
July BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month Share culturally responsive provider directory; faith leader spotlight on addressing stigma.
August National Wellness Month Publish self-care toolkit (mind, body, spirit); encourage small-group challenges.
September Promote 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline and local crisis lines; host community prayer walk for recovery; faith leader training on suicide awareness.
October Depression & Mental Health Screening Month Offer free online screenings; webinar: "Faith & Hope in Hard Times."
November Blog post on gratitude and mental well-being; faith leader panel on reducing holiday stress.
December Seasonal Affective Disorder Awareness Share coping tips for SAD; create "Reach Out" campaign encouraging check-ins with community members. Crisis resources.