Our parish offers a mental health outreach ministry which is part of the San Diego Diocesan Mental Health Ministry Network.  Currently, there are more than 25 parishes participating in the network.   Commissioned members of OLMC’s Mental Health Ministry (MHM) are volunteers who share a common purpose to serve individuals and families who may be directly or indirectly affected by mental illness.  The team’s mission is to offer God’s hope and love through encouragement, practical support and prayer. 

The team is comprised of non-professionals with generous hearts for giving, understanding mental illness and its effects on individuals and family, or professionals with experience working with those affected by mental illness.  However, whether professional or non-professional, ministry volunteers will not provide the sort of assistance reserved only for licensed practicing professionals.

 Ministry team members offer the following assistance:
* A prayerful listening ear.  They are able to provide a safe place with a confidential and prayerful approach.
* A comprehensive Catholic listing of mental health service agencies and individual mental health professionals.
* Regular mental health related educational events at the parish relevant to the parish community.

For more information contact: olmcmentalhealth@gmail.com