What is it?

The Mental Health Basic Training for Church Leaders is an 8-hour course (a condensed version is also available) designed to educate the church community about the importance of mental health and how to support those directly or indirectly impacted by mental illness.

This training provides participants with the tools they need to engage and to support those who may be struggling with a mental health diagnosis or facing a mental health crisis.

Training Course Objectives

• To provide basic knowledge about mental health

• To discuss the reality of mental health issues within the church community

• To provide church leaders with tools to support church members and families of those affected by mental illness

• To identify the importance of mental health care among churchgoers