Thursday, September 22 at MAHEC in Asheville or

Tuesday, September 27 at Fayetteville State University in Fayetteville

FREE, but you must register to attend

For registration and more details, click HERE

Clergy are charged with helping individuals with a variety of mental health symptoms, including anxiety, depression and substance use. There is little guidance for how clergy should respond to these needs, causing increased stress on faith leaders.

This training will provide instruction on:

• Basic mental health education on the signs and symptoms
• Skills to overcome barriers to mental health and substance use treatment
• Skills to assist clergy in coping with crises
• Clergy scope of practice and the need for referral
• Identifying internal and external church resources

In the United States, the number of people suffering with mental illness and substance use disorders is at a record high. Community faith leaders are commonly turned to as initial support for those coping with mental health or substance use disorders. Clergy are charged with helping individuals with a variety of mental health symptoms, including anxiety, depression and substance use. Those with more severe issues are more often turning to clergy when appropriate services are not available.