Resource List for the Implementation Conversation
United Church Of Christ Mental Health Network https://www.mhn-ucc.org/who-we-are/
What is Becoming WISE https://www.mhn-ucc.org/becoming-wise/
UCC Mental Health Network: Mental Health Resources
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline https://988lifeline.org/
Mental Health First-Aid Trainings www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org
Mental Health America
https://mhanational.org/mental-health-month/toolkit 2023
Mental Health a Guide for Faith Leaders
An excellent guide for Faith Leaders that outlines topics of mental illness and ways to be supportive.
https://www.apaf.org/getmedia/161d8dd8-2445-43e7-9b0d-091f0e45a205/9-13-24-Faith-Guide-003.pdf
National Alliance for Mental Illness https://www.nami.org/home
Find your local NAMI affiliate https://www.nami.org/findsupport
NAMI Ask The Expert Webinars Recordings of previous Ask the Expert webinars can be found embedded within the individual blog pages at nami.org/asktheexpert. Alternatively, you can find a YouTube playlist of the recordings at this link: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlZf3Rbl5IeolHREKufjax_iD_mEj2Pdh
NAMI FaithNet https://my.nami.org/naminet/Outreach-Partnerships/NAMI-FaithNet
QPR Gatekeeper Training, Suicide Prevention https://qprinstitute.com/
Social Media and Youth Mental Health https://www.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/sg-youth-mental-health-social-media-advisory.pdf
Suicide Prevention Resource Center https://sprc.org/
The Trevor Project www.trevorproject.org
UCC Mental Health Network https://www.mhn-ucc.org/who-we-are/
Resource page https://www.mhn-ucc.org/resources/resource-links/
WISE Toolkit
https://www.mhn-ucc.org/wise-congregation-toolkit/
UCC Love of Church Ministry Resources
Education for Faithful Action Ministries
Disabilities and Mental Health Justice Ministries
Environmental Justice Ministries
Harm Reduction & Overdose Prevention Ministries
UCC Love of Neighbor Ministry Resources
Gender & Sexuality Justice Ministries
Promoting health and wholeness through advocacy and support initiatives
Gender and Sexuality Justice Ministries
Women & Gender Justice
Our Whole Lives
LGBTQ Ministries
Encuentros Latinx
UCC HIV & AIDS Network – UCAN
Office of Public Policy & Advocacy in Washington D.C.
Policy and justice issues the UCC advocates for at the Capitol
Office of Public Policy & Advocacy in Washington D.C.
Justice and Peace Action Network
Action Center
Our Faith Our Vote
Justice Training Resources
Global H.O.P.E.
Ministries of the UCC providing hope globally through diverse outreach
Global H.O.P.E. Team
Volunteer Ministries
Refugee and Migration Ministries
Disaster Ministries
Recovering Hope
UCC at the United Nations
Global Ministries
Joint mission with Disciples of Christ to share the news of Jesus Christ
Glossary of mental health terms with definitions sourced from the SAMHSA guide:
Cafaro, Cori. “Guide to Equity Terminology: Promoting Behavioral Health Equity through the Words We Use.” SAMHSA, 27 July 2023, https://www.samhsa.gov/blog/guide-to-equity-terminology .
1.Mental Health Experiences: Refers to a wide range of mental health challenges, including symptoms, conditions, and diagnoses, encompassing how individuals feel, think, and behave.
2. Neurodiversity: The concept that variations in neurological functioning, including conditions such as autism, ADHD, and dyslexia, are natural and should be respected as a form of human diversity.
3. Stigma: Negative attitudes, beliefs, and stereotypes that society holds about people with mental health conditions, often resulting in discrimination and exclusion.
4. Self-Reported Emotional/Neurodiverse Symptoms: Descriptions or accounts given by individuals about their mental health experiences or neurodiverse traits, without necessarily having a clinical diagnosis.
5. Protective Factor: Aspects of a person’s life, community, or environment that help reduce the risk of mental health challenges or difficulties. For instance, faith-based communities can act as protective factors by providing support and connection.
6. Person-Centered Language: Language that focuses on the individual rather than their condition, promoting dignity and respect. For example, saying “a person with a mental health condition” instead of “mentally ill person.”
7. Strength-Based Language: Language that emphasizes an individual’s strengths, abilities, and potential, rather than focusing on their deficits or challenges.
8. Inclusivity: The practice of intentionally including people from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and identities in a way that respects and values their differences, especially in terms of mental health and neurodiversity.
9. Behavioral Health: A term that encompasses mental health, emotional well-being, and substance use disorders, recognizing the interconnectedness of these aspects of health.
10. Trauma: An emotional response to a distressing or life-altering event, which can have long-term effects on mental health. In the context of the document, “religious trauma” refers to negative experiences tied to religious beliefs, practices, or structures that impact mental and emotional well-being.
This glossary incorporates relevant terminology from your document, ensuring it aligns with the definitions provided by SAMHSA’s equity terminology guide.