List of Mental Health Toolkits/Guidebooks/Manuals

Discover a compilation of FREE toolkits and other resources for planning and implementing a mental health ministry.

• Church Leaders Mental Health 101
  This handbook for faith leaders from Grace Alliance provides mental health insights and tools for every church, including a stress evaluation tool and support models.
  
  
• 2021 Congregational Mental Wellness Survey: Suggested Resource Guide
  Created by The Lutheran Foundation in 2021 to help connect congregations in northeast Indiana with mental health resources based on the expressed needs of their congregation members on a recent mental health survey. The resources are arranged topically, with many listings from national mental health organizations which can be used by congregations anywhere.
  
  
• Indiana Suicide Prevention Resources Toolkit: Faith-Based Resources
  Released in January 2021, the Indiana Suicide Prevention Resources Toolkit contains a section of faith-based resources for church workers, beginning on page 104
  
  
• Compassion in Action: A Guide for Faith Communities Serving People Experiencing Mental Illness and their Caregivers
  The HHS Center for Faith and Opportunity Initiatives (also known as "The Partnership Center") is the national U.S. Health and Human Services Department’s liaison to the faith community and to grassroots organizations. The Partnership Center is committed to helping grassroots organizations access the necessary tools to reach those in need. It exists to supply information, resources and encouragement to faith-based organizations in their service to their communities.
  
  
• “Help! My Teen is Self-Injuring: A Crisis Manual for Parents” by Focus on the Family
  Focus on the Family is a global Christian ministry dedicated to helping families thrive by providing Biblical guidance and support.
  
  
• “Mental Health Ministry: A Toolkit for Faith Communities” by Pathways to Promise
  Pathways to Promise is an interfaith cooperative committed to creating an atmosphere in the faith and mental health communities which promotes recovery from mental illness and invites people with mental illnesses to enrich the community through actively sharing their gifts and interests.
  
  
• “Mental Health Toolkit for Congregations” by The Lutheran Foundation
  The Lutheran Foundation invests in Lutheran and community organizations in northeast Indiana to advance Gospel sharing and promote mental wellness that silences the stigma of mental illness.
  
  
• “Mental Health: A Guide for Faith Leaders” by the American Psychiatric Association Foundation
  The American Psychiatric Association Foundation is the non-profit programming arm of the American Psychiatric Association, which complements the professional work of the APA by administering public outreach programs and support—all aimed at eliminating stigma, overcoming mental illness and advancing mental health.
  
  
• “Preventing and Addressing Alcohol and Drug Problems: A Handbook for Clergy” by SAMHSA
  The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is the agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that leads public health efforts to advance the behavioral health of the nation. SAMHSA's mission is to reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness on America's communities.
  
  
• “The Opioid Crisis Practical Toolkit: Helping Faith-Based and Community Leaders Bring Hope and Healing” by SAMHSA
  The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is the agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that leads public health efforts to advance the behavioral health of the nation. SAMHSA's mission is to reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness on America's communities.
  
  
• Congregational Resource Guide: “Mental Illness and Families of Faith: How Congregations Can Respond” by Mental Health Ministries
  Mental Health Ministries is an interfaith web-based ministry which provides educational resources to help erase the stigma of mental illness in faith communities.
  
  
• Guidebook for Families “Guided into Family Grace: Practical, Christ-Centered Guidance for Your Family’s Mental Health Journey” by Mental Health Grace Alliance
  Mental Health Grace Alliance is a Christian mental health recovery and support organization that provides resources, support groups, and training to pastors and community leaders so they can help those affected by mental illness. They develop Christ-centered, curriculum-based models for family and peer support groups, trauma and PTSD groups, and young adult groups.
  
  
• Guidebook for Individuals “Guided into Living Grace: Practical, Christ-Centered Guidance for Your Personal Mental Health Journey" by Mental Health Grace Alliance
  Mental Health Grace Alliance is a Christian mental health recovery and support organization that provides resources, support groups, and training to pastors and community leaders so they can help those affected by mental illness. They develop Christ-centered, curriculum-based models for family and peer support groups, trauma and PTSD groups, and young adult groups.
  
  
• Quick Reference on Mental Health for Faith Leaders by the American Psychiatric Association Foundation
  The American Psychiatric Association Foundation is the non-profit programming arm of the American Psychiatric Association, which complements the professional work of the APA by administering public outreach programs and support—all aimed at eliminating stigma, overcoming mental illness and advancing mental health.
  
  
• Suicide Prevention Competencies for Faith Leaders: Supporting Life Before, During, and After a Suicidal Crisis
  This new resource, informed by faith community leaders and suicide prevention experts, aims to help equip faith leaders with the capabilities needed to prevent suicide and provide care and comfort for those affected by suicide.
  
  
• COVID Mental Health Handbook, from The Humanitarian Disaster Institute at Wheaton College
  The new Mental Health Handbook covers a range of topics that live at the intersection of COVID-19 and mental health. This resource brings to attention the myriad mental health needs COVID-19 has brought to the surface while also suggesting ways to cope, move forward, and become more resilient. Explore some of the most important and recent research and insights from great researchers around the world.