Belief, Hope, and Resilience Blog

  • Faith And Mental Health

    From time to time, my wife and I are asked about the place or role of our Catholic Christian faith in coping with the reality of mental illness within our family.  It’s a valid question, but I have to be honest; it catches me off guard.  When the question is asked, it seems that those…

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  • Peer Support for Caregivers

    Welcome to Emmaus Family Support. My name is Eric Gurash, a Permanent Deacon in the Roman Catholic Church. While many of the people I meet and visit with are curious about the few worship and preaching ministries that make up the life of a Deacon, most are not aware, or maybe only vaguely, that the…

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Emmaus Support’s Faith and Mental Health page features stories and articles that illuminate the intersection of spirituality, faith practices, and mental health supports. Here you will discover how these powerful combinations foster resilience, enhance coping skills, and transform the lives of individuals grappling with mental health challenges, as well as the family members and loved ones who walk with them. Join us on this journey of hope and healing as we shed light on the impact of faith in the realm of mental health.

Be a Gentle Presence in Someone’s Storm: Mental Health First Aid

Our Emmaus Companions newsletter helps to maintain contact with other caregivers, resources, and inspiration for the road ahead.