The Faith in Mental Health initiative has two free events coming up in June to share information with churches about ways to support a faith-informed approach to mental health and addiction programs.
The “Faith-informed Responses to Youth Mental Health and Well Being” takes place on Monday, June 15 from 6 p.m.to 8 p.m. in the Maria Parham Health auditorium, 566 Ruin Creek Rd.
It’s open to any church in Vance and Granville counties, said Karl Johnson, program coordinator. There will be a youth panel and presentations from youth-oriented organization, as well as presentations from behavioral health specialists and community leaders.
Food will be provided.
The second event is scheduled for Tuesday, June 23 at Cornerstone Christian Community Church in Oxford. This event is an in-person webinar screening featuring Dr.Andrea Clements a professor of psychology at East Tennessee State University and author of The Trauma Informed Church: Walking With Others toward Flourishing.
The presentation will provide participants with a better understanding about caring for those with addiction and mental health struggles through a trauma-informed approach.
Cornerstone Christian Community Church is located at 3237 Knotts Grove Rd., Oxford.
Refreshments will be provided.
Contact Johnson at kjohnson@gvph.org or call him at 616.298.5626.