| We are writing to ensure you are aware of the Unitarian Universalist Mental Health Network, a UU organization founded in 2018 that promotes mental health awareness, advocacy, and inclusion within the broader Unitarian Universalist community.
Our Mission and Vision
The mission of the UUMHN is to empower the Beloved Community to honor everyone’s unique mental health journey toward wellness. We envision a world where the Beloved Community is a place where all members feel welcomed, understood, and held in love; engages in respectful curiosity to understand emotional distress; welcomes open, authentic, and fearless sharing about mental health; and passionately commits to mental health justice.
What We Do
Education: We provide congregations with resources, workshops, and educational materials about mental health, reducing stigma, and supporting congregants and families affected by mental health challenges.
Worship: We organize webinars and special events to deepen understanding and foster more inclusive and welcoming congregational environments.
- Online Mental Health Worship Service in May during Mental Health Awareness Month
- Mental Health Sermons and Worship Resources, including a toolkit for children and youth.
Support Groups: We organize support circles and provide opportunities for connection among individuals living with and coping with mental health challenges, as well as those involved in mental health ministry, fostering networks of mutual support and learning.
- Therapist-led Grief support group.
- Peer-led LGBTQIA+ support group.
Social Justice: We raise awareness about mental health and strive to reduce the stigma associated with it. We advocate for mental health justice within and beyond our faith tradition, centering the voices of those with lived experience.
- Collaborating with the Church of the Larger Fellowship to benefit incarcerated people
Join Our Mailing List
We invite you and members of your congregation to join our mailing list to stay informed about upcoming programs, new resources, and opportunities for collaboration. By joining, you will be part of a supportive network working to make our congregations ever more inclusive and compassionate.
Board Members and Volunteers Needed
Please let us know if you would like to join us on this journey either as a Board Member or a volunteer. Board member elections are held during our General Meeting every December.
Support
The UU Mental Health Network is a non-profit corporation with 501(c)(3) tax status. Our EIN is 61-1948741. You can make a tax-deductible donation to fund the programs of the UU Mental Health Network by mailing a check or by contributing online. Several congregations share the plate with UUMHN during May, Mental Health Awareness Month.
We Want to Hear from You
Your experience and needs matter to us. Please contact us directly to let us know how we can support your congregation in becoming more welcoming to people living with mental health challenges and their loved ones and friends. Whether you are just starting out or already involved in this vital ministry, we are eager to collaborate and learn together. Board members are available to speak with you by email, phone, chat, or Zoom. If you are interested in meeting with one of us, please respond to this email with your contact information. Things to consider include:
- Mental health needs of your congregation.
- Congregational expectations of a UU Mental Health Board.
- Types of further contact you would like from us (e.g., newsletters, email blasts, event invitations, etc.).
Thank you for your commitment to embodying the Unitarian Universalist values of Interdependence, Pluralism, Justice, Transformation, Generosity, and Equity with Love at the center.
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