In October 2019, the Presbytery of St. Augustine received a $10,000 grant from the Presbyterian Mental Health Network to fund a 12-month initiative called “Comfort My People: Mental Health in Healthy Congregations.” While that grant initiative has been completed there are still wonderful resources to use!

Susan Lee, LCSW, a member of Highlands United Presbyterian Church at that time, served as a consultant/coach with congregations in our presbytery.  This initiative focused on three areas:

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• To expand mental health awareness, understanding of mental issues and advocacy for mental health services.

• To eliminate the stigma surrounding mental illness, and especially serious mental illnesses.

• To become more welcoming, inclusive and supportive faith communities for people living with mental health challenges.