The Sanctuary Course is a resource designed to engage communities of faith in vital conversations about mental health and mental health challenges. Come and learn about important topics such as stigma, recovery, companionship, and self-care. This course requires no prior mental health training or expertise; it is for anyone interested in starting the faith and mental health conversation. You can learn more at sanctuarymentalhealth.org. You can watch the trailer below.
It is 8 sessions long, on Mondays from February 23 – April 20 (no session March 16) from 7:00-8:30PM. It will involve watching a video together, and then getting into small groups to reflect on what we learned. Our course facilitators are Melodie and Josh Reinders.
We encourage people signing up to come to every session, or at least to commit to coming to every session they can.
What: The Sanctuary Course.
When: 7-8:30pm Mondays. February 23, March 2, 9, 23, 30, April 6, 13, 20 (8 sessions total)
Who: People with questions about mental health, mental health professionals, leaders engaging their community in mental health conversations, people supporting loved ones with mental health challenges, and people living with mental health challenges. (While there are no age restrictions, we do ask that guardians come with minors. Participants will be present for sensitive, reflective conversations that require confidentiality and maturity.)
Where: Westheights Community Church
Cost: No cost – it’s free to attend!
Why: Because mental health concerns are rising, and we want to become an informed, welcoming, supportive community to those with mental health challenges, and because there’s so much value in learning how to communicate our own needs as we grow and live life together.
Register: Click here to register
Questions?: Email Melodie and Josh at TheSanctuaryCourse@westheights.org