COPE line (a Calming, Optimistic, Professional, Empathetic ear) for people who are experiencing situational stress and anxiety related to the Coronavirus Outbreak, without fees, enrollment forms or application processes: 217-321-8343
Madison County (Alton) Branch call 618-462-0634 x233 for Licensed Counselor
Crisis Text Line is free, 24/7 support for those in crisis. Text 741741 from anywhere in the US to text with a trained Crisis Counselor.
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Call 1-800-273-TALK
TEAM JAKEY was founded by parishioner Jenna Koeller's family after she lost her brother, Jake Zeller, by suicide in 2013.
Founded by the family of Avery Reine Cantor, who died on May 5, 2014 by suicide. A.R.C. Angels Foundation presented to St. Mary's Middle school on May 5, 2021 to start a conversation about good mental health support in our community and remove the stigma surrounding mental illness and seeking help.
Catholic Psych Institute - https://www.catholicpsych.com/ - find a Catholic psychologist near you, or for online therapy
Well Catholic - https://wellcatholic.com/ - find Catholic healthcare providers
Catholic Therapists.com - https://www.catholictherapists.com/ - resources about Catholics seeking therapy, and Therapist directory
Souls and Hearts - https://www.soulsandhearts.com/ - Souls and Hearts was developed to meet the needs of practicing Catholics who struggle with the everyday challenges of life. Souls and Hearts’ contributors offer Catholics mental health education and information in an online format. Our courses are designed as a resource for Catholics, perhaps as an adjunct to therapy, or for those who may not require therapy but could use practical psycho-education on a mental-health-related topic.” - Also offers virtual support communities.
Study Course on FORMED.org - Sanctuary Course for Catholics at https://watch.formed.org/the-sanctuary-course-for-catholics - an 8-session series
Podcast "Interior Integration for Catholics" from Dr. Peter Malinoski
Podcast "Being Human" from Dr. Greg Bottaro
Podcast "Restore the Glory" from Dr. Bob Schuchts & Jake Khym
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention - https://afsp.org/
Institute for the Psychological Sciences at Divine Mercy University - https://divinemercy.edu/ips/
Catholic Psychotherapy Association - https://www.catholicpsychotherapy.org/