A Mental Health Ministry of St. John Vianney Catholic Church
Mission Statement and Goal
Our Mission is to provide an environment where people living with mental illness can meet, share their experiences and their Catholic faith with others, and grow spiritually closer in their relationship with God. It also supports the parents, family members, and friends of those who are supporting a loved one who is experiencing mental illness by providing assistance in finding educational and other support services to aid in their understanding of mental illness.
Our Goal is to create a supportive community which provides a place to speak out and be heard in a safe, confidential, and non-judgmental environment, where isolation and stigma dissipate as a supportive community is created. We will attempt to reduce the stigma of mental health through education, exposure, and outreach.
Starting in January 2025
Thursday January 16th at 7pm-
Meeting for those living with a mental illness
Monday January 20th at 7pm-
Meeting for those caregivers, family, loved ones, or friends of someone living with a mental illness.
Meeting will be the Second Thursday of each month at 7pm in room E.
Questions please email Paul Kulik at roadtoemmaus@sjvshelby.org
Need Immediate Help in a Crisis?
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline – www.988lifeline.org or Dial 988
A national network of local crisis centers providing free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress, providing service 24/7.
Crisis Text Line – www.crisistextline.org Text NAMI or MHFA or HOME to 741741
Connect with a trained crisis counselor to receive free, 24/7 crisis support via text message.
Veterans Crisis Line – www.veteranscrisisline.net (800) 273-8255 (or text to 838255) Responders from the Department of Veterans Affair offer a confidential toll-free hotline, online chat, and text message system.
National Domestic Violence Hotline – www.thehotline.org (800)-799-7233 / Text START to 88788
Trained expert advocates are available 24/7 to provide confidential support to anyone experiencing domestic violence or seeking resources and information.
National Sexual Assault Hotline – www.rainn.org/about-national-sexual-assault-telephone-hotline
(800) 656-4673 Connect with a trained staff member from a sexual assault service provider in your area that offers access to a range of free services. Crisis chat support 24/7: https://hotline.rainn.org/
There are many other long-term resources available. Please reach out to Paul Kulik at roadtoemmaus@sjvshelby.org for further resources.
Need a listening ear and someone to accompany you?
Stephen Ministry—is a lay ministry helping those facing life’s difficulties receive Christian love and support through a one-to-one confidential caring relationship. Stephen Ministers are members of our community who have been specifically trained to support people in need. They meet the needs of individuals who may be grieving, in a family crisis, terminally ill or hospitalized, facing life transitions or job crisis, or who are new to the community. More information, or requests for a Stephen Minster should be directed to the St. John Vianney Parish Office at 586-781-6525.
Alcoholics Anonymous of SE Michigan – www.aa-semi.org 24-hr Helpline: (313) 851-5550
International support group for those struggling with a drinking problem, featuring a twelve-step program and meetings with a local AA group. Area 33 serves Southeast Michigan. Website has meeting locator.
Narcotics Anonymous – Macomb Area – https://michigan-na.org/macomb-area/meetings Helpline: (877) 338-1188
Global, community-based organization that creates a local support network for addicts seeking to stop using, regardless of the drug.
Grace Centers of Hope – www.gracecentersofhope.org/get-help (855) 435-7424
Christian-based residential substance abuse recovery and life skills programs for men and women.
Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan – www.ccsem.org/counseling (855) 882-2736
Counseling for adults, children, adolescents, and families… covering Depression, Anxiety, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Substance Use Disorders, Co-Occurring Disorders, Grief and Loss Counseling, Traumatic Events, and more. They offer counseling services on a sliding scale. You may request a Catholic counselor or Spanish-speaking Catholic counselor.
Oakland County (11-mile & Dequindre): (248) 548-4044 – ext 4026.
Lapeer County (Main St & Demille Rd): (810) 664-4646 – ext 6000.
St. Clair County (Port Huron): (810) 987-9100.
Wayne County (Near Blessed Sacrament Cathedral): (313) 335-3261.