Mental Health Ministry is a ministry of the Apostolate for Persons with Disabilities - Diocese of Madison. It is focused on providing awareness, advocacy, and accompaniment for individuals living with mental health challenges.
It is grounded in the truth that every person is made in the image and likeness of God. The ministry offers encouragement, spiritual care, and resources for Catholics navigating mental health struggles, reminding them they are not alone and that they are deeply loved by God and His Church.
The ministry also works to equip clergy, parish staff, and volunteers through education, training, and support in helping cultivate mental wellness within the Church.
“Whoever suffers from mental illness always bears God’s image and likeness.”
— St. Pope John Paul II