The Community Church of Chapel Hill UU is working towards becoming a congregation
The members of the Mental Illness Ministry are working towards providing training to members, connecting with community organizations with related missions, for example, NAMI and Faith Connections, developing a resource library, in print and on-line, and organizing church events related to mental illness.
The Caring Ministry includes MENTAL HEALTH
The Caring Ministry is working to reduce stigma by providing information about mental illness and support when possible to those church members affected by mental illness. We have church members who have experience in dealing with mental illness in their own families and can provide:
For more information about resources and support: please contact Susan Spalt or Maggie Scarborough at caring@c3huu.org
NAMI Orange Helpline: 919-929-7822
Alliance Behavioral Health: 800-510-9132, 24 hour help line in which a licensed clinician will help you find a crisis evaluation or facility‐based crisis center.
A National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI) support group meets at the church on the 1st Wednesday of the month from 11:30 am - 1:30 pm in the Manse. For information, contact Lisa Hamill, 919-933-8941, lisahamill@gmail.com
NAMI support group at the Seymour Center: 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month from 7:00 - 8:30 pm. This is a structured, interactive support group open to family members and friends of adults with mental illness. To sign up for the group, or for more information, please contact Kay Maltbie at (919)402-1630 or KayeMaltbie@gmail.com. More information about NAMI Orange County is available at www.NAMIOrange.org
Confidentiality
Any information that is shared with the Caring Ministry outside of Joys and Sorrows is kept confidential and is only shared with the minister and pastoral visitors unless permission is given.
Getting Involved
The Caring Ministry relies on volunteers to help with meals, transportation, and memorial receptions. If you would like to help, please contact the Caring Ministry Coordinator.
Caring Resources and Links
Caregiver Support Group sponsored by Charles House and UNC Division of Geriatric Medicine, meets the fourth Wednesday of the month, from 12:30 - 1:30 pm at the Wellness Center at Meadowmont, 100 Sprunt St., Chapel Hill. For more information call: (919)966-5500.
Orange County Community Resource Guide for Seniors and their families:
http://www.orangecountync.gov/aging/documents/2015OCDOAResourceGuide_WEB.pdf
Directory of Mental Health Services for the Orange, Person and Chatham Counties:
http://mhatriangle.org/files/7914/2862/4167/Directory_of_MH_Services_OPC_April_2015-Final.pdf
- where members have the language, the understanding and the patience to recognize the issues and needs related to mental illness,
- where members are able to reach out to people whose lives are affected by it
- where the caring ministry includes all illness, physical and mental, and
- where stigma related to mental illness is addressed by peer support and effective advocacy
The members of the Mental Illness Ministry are working towards providing training to members, connecting with community organizations with related missions, for example, NAMI and Faith Connections, developing a resource library, in print and on-line, and organizing church events related to mental illness.
The Caring Ministry includes MENTAL HEALTH
The Caring Ministry is working to reduce stigma by providing information about mental illness and support when possible to those church members affected by mental illness. We have church members who have experience in dealing with mental illness in their own families and can provide:
- information on local mental health resources
- confidential emotional support
- transportation and meals during times of crisis
For more information about resources and support: please contact Susan Spalt or Maggie Scarborough at caring@c3huu.org
NAMI Orange Helpline: 919-929-7822
Alliance Behavioral Health: 800-510-9132, 24 hour help line in which a licensed clinician will help you find a crisis evaluation or facility‐based crisis center.
A National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI) support group meets at the church on the 1st Wednesday of the month from 11:30 am - 1:30 pm in the Manse. For information, contact Lisa Hamill, 919-933-8941, lisahamill@gmail.com
NAMI support group at the Seymour Center: 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month from 7:00 - 8:30 pm. This is a structured, interactive support group open to family members and friends of adults with mental illness. To sign up for the group, or for more information, please contact Kay Maltbie at (919)402-1630 or KayeMaltbie@gmail.com. More information about NAMI Orange County is available at www.NAMIOrange.org
Confidentiality
Any information that is shared with the Caring Ministry outside of Joys and Sorrows is kept confidential and is only shared with the minister and pastoral visitors unless permission is given.
Getting Involved
The Caring Ministry relies on volunteers to help with meals, transportation, and memorial receptions. If you would like to help, please contact the Caring Ministry Coordinator.
Caring Resources and Links
Caregiver Support Group sponsored by Charles House and UNC Division of Geriatric Medicine, meets the fourth Wednesday of the month, from 12:30 - 1:30 pm at the Wellness Center at Meadowmont, 100 Sprunt St., Chapel Hill. For more information call: (919)966-5500.
Orange County Community Resource Guide for Seniors and their families:
http://www.orangecountync.gov/aging/documents/2015OCDOAResourceGuide_WEB.pdf
Directory of Mental Health Services for the Orange, Person and Chatham Counties:
http://mhatriangle.org/files/7914/2862/4167/Directory_of_MH_Services_OPC_April_2015-Final.pdf