Mental Health Resources
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Crisis
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Prayers
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Accompaniment
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Podcasts & Media
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Organizations
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Books
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Crisis NumbersImmediate confidential assistance. -
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Mental Health Crisis: 988
Hopeline: Text HOPELINE to 741741
Parent Stress Line: 1-800-632-8188
Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255
Veterans Crisis Line: 988 press 1 or text 838255
Domestic Violence: 1-800-799- SAFE (7233)
Sexual Assault: 1-800-656-4673
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Journey Mental Health: 608-280-2600
Northwest Connections: 1-888-552-6642
Wisconsin Farmer Wellness: 888-901-2558
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Columbia: 888-552-6642
Dane: 608-280-2600
Grant: 800-362-5717
Green: 888-552-6642
Green Lake: 920-294-4070 (business hours)
920-294-4000 (after business hours)
Iowa: 800-362-5717
Jefferson: 920-674-3105 (business hours)
Lafayette: 888-552-6642
Marquette: 888-552-6642
Rock: 608-757-5025
Sauk: 800-533-5692 (business hours)
888-552-6642 (after business hours)
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Accompaniment can be a very essential asset to one’s mental health journey, however, the Diocese of Madison does not guarantee the effectiveness or appropriateness for any individual’s specific needs. Accompaniment is not intended to replace professional mental health treatment. Please click here to access a list of mental health professionals.
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AccompanimentWalking alongside others on their mental health journey. -
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Ministerial Catholic Referral Network
We have a list comprised of individuals in the Diocese of Madison who are Catholic and comfortable discussing mental health challenges. They provide support through prayer and accompaniment. They do not provide mental health treatment or medication. Click here to access a referral network of Catholic mental health professionals.
Included on the list are priests, individuals who work in ministry, parishioners with lived experience, and those trained in inner healing prayer ministry. Contact [email protected] if interested in learning more or getting connected.
The Diocese does not guarantee specific outcomes from any mental health support or services provided through this referral network.
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Click here for more details on mental health spiritual support groups.
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Alcoholic Anonymous (for those struggling with alcoholism)
Al-Anon (for family and friends impacted by alcoholism)Catholic in Recovery (CIR) (disordered eating, alcohol/drug, lust, general recovery)
Celebrate Recovery (CR) (Christ centered recovery program)
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The organizations listed on this site are for informational purposes only. The Diocese of Madison does not endorse or validate any services or practices that are contrary to the Catholic faith. Please email [email protected] with any questions or concerns about specific services or practices offered by the organizations below.
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OrganizationsFaith-Based Mental Health. -
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Association of Catholic Mental Health Ministers
A non-profit organization that supports parishes and dioceses in establishing mental health ministries. All resources are offered for free and include prayers, books, videos, and webinars.
Website: Association of Catholic Mental Health Ministers
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Catholic Charities
A social service agency that strives to demonstrate Christ’s love and justice by caring in faith for the human family.
Website: Catholic Charities
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Covenant Eyes
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Eden Invitation
Support for individuals with LGBTQ+ experiences who desire a way of life in congruence with Christ and His Church.
Website: Eden Invitation
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National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) - Faith Net
Working towards creating a supportive faith community for families impacted by mental illness.
Website: NAMI FaithNet
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National Catholic Partnership on Disability
Resources to accompany those with mental illness and their families.
Resources include training for parish leaders, a theological framework for mental illness, and advocacy to end stigma.
Website: NCPD: Mental Illness
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Sanctuary Course for Catholics
Supporting the Church in becoming a sanctuary where individuals living with mental health challenges feel safe, supported, and a sense of belonging.
A free seven-part video series and workbook as well as available audio book with transcript.
Website: Sanctuary Course for Catholics
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Sliconnect
Valuable resources for a healthy life and ministry.
Free resources for mental and spiritual health with a focus on resiliency in times of crisis.
Website: Sliconnect: Resiliency
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Souls and Hearts
Catholic resources to grow in human formation by discovering our identities as God's beloved children.
Website: Souls & Hearts: Resources by Topic
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These resources are not intended to replace professional mental health treatment. Please click here to access a list of mental health professionals.
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PrayersFor mental wellness. -
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These resources may offer valuable insights, however, the Diocese of Madison does not guarantee their effectiveness or appropriateness for any individual’s specific needs. These resources are not intended to replace professional mental health treatment. Please click here to access a list of mental health professionals.
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Podcasts & MediaEngaging conversations about mental wellness. -
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Being Known
By: Curt Thompson, MD
Forming deep relationships, discovering meaning, and living with integrated creativity.
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Being Human
By: Dr. Greg Bottaro
An approach to therapy that focuses on what it means to be human.
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Called to Flourish
By: Fr. Charles Sikorsky and Thomas Cronquist
Helping achieve an integrated heling process of the heart, mind, and soul.
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Finding Her Happiness
By: Mary Arcement Alexander, Licensed Professional Counselor
Better understanding issues that may be getting in the way of finding true happiness.
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Interior Integration for Catholics
By: Dr. Peter T. Malinowski
Teaching individuals how to fully love God, themselves, and their neighbors through the lens of internal family systems.
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Restore the Glory
By: Dr. Bob Schuchts and Jake Khym
Catholic therapists with over 50 years of combined experience talking about how to live a life of love and freedom.
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Sinner, Saint, Sister
By: Allison Sullivan
A podcast full of great interviews and deep dives into life and wellness.
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The Catholic Therapist
By: Adam Cross, LMFT
Mental health topics discussed with a Catholic therapist.
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The Place We Find Ourselves
By: Adam Young, LCSW
Discussing topics such as trauma, attachment, and interpersonal neurobiology.
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Wholeness and Holiness
By: Margaret Vasquez, LPC
A focus on human and spiritual integration through the lens of Catholicism.
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Formed (Talks, movies, books, etc.)
Hallow (Meditation, sleep, music, daily prayers, special guests, rosaries, etc.)
Laudate (Mass readings, liturgy of the hours, chaplets, prayers, etc.)
The Integrated App (Resources through the Catholic Psych Institute)
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Sanctuary Songs - Music created by musicians, songwriters, theologians, mental health professionals, and people who experience mental health challenges - all from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
Christian Worship Songs for Anxiety - Music that helps you enter into God's peace.
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These books may offer valuable insights, however, the Diocese of Madison does not guarantee their effectiveness or appropriateness for any individual’s specific needs. These books are not intended to replace professional mental health treatment. Please click here to access a list of mental health professionals.
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BooksInsightful knowledge on mental wellness. -
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A Catholic Christian Meta-Model of the Person: Integration with Psychology...
By: Paul Vitz, Craig Titus, and edited by William Nordling
A blend of psychology, philosophy, and theology.
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Be Healed
By: Dr. Bob Schuchts
Learning how to heal from spiritual and emotional wounds.
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Boundaries
By: Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend
Why boundaries are important and how to set them, all backed up by biblical reasons.
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Escaping Enemy Mode: How Our Brains Unite or Divide Us
By: Dr. Jim Wilder and Ray Woolridge
Learning how to face relational stressors and build relationships.
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Feeling and Healing Your Emotions: A Christian Psychologist Shows You How to Grow to Wholeness
By: Conrad Baars
Showing how the Bible complements psychology.
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Finding Freedom in Christ: Healing Life's Hurts
By: Dr. Matthew Breuninger
A six-step model to identifying and removing the barriers to receiving God's healing grace.
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Finding Meaning: The Sixth Stage of Grief
By: David Kessler
Going beyond the traditional five stages of grief and explaining how to add hope and meaning to the complex experience of grief.
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Litanies of the Heart: Relieving Post-Traumatic Stress and Calming Anxiety Through Healing...
By: Dr. Gerry Kenn Crete
A journey of overcoming anxieties and traumas through a therapeutic approach called "parts work."
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No Unlikely Saints: A Mental Health Pilgrimage with Sacred Company
By: Cameron Bellm
A devotional with scripture and meditative prayers that shed light on mental health challenges.
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St. Dymphna's Playbook: A Catholic Guide to Finding Mental and Emotional Wellbeing
By: Tommy Tighe, LMFT
Providing practical ways to address aspects of mental wellness, including depression, anxiety, trauma, and grief.
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The Catholic Guide to Depression: How the Saints, the Sacraments, and Psychiatry Can Help...
By: Aaron Kheriaty
Integrating psychology with spirituality to address depression.
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The Forgiving Life: A Pathway to Overcoming Resentment and Creating a Legacy of Love
By: Dr. Robert D. Enright
Learning how to embark on a journey of forgiveness and discovering the benefits this offers for overall mental wellbeing.
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The Genisis of Gender
By: Dr. Abigail Favale
An in-depth study of the creation of men and women.
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The Joy Switch: How Your Brain's Secret Circuit Affects Your Relationships- And How You...
By: Chris Coursey
Learning to love others while staying connected with yourself.
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When a Loved One Dies by Suicide: Comfort, Hope, and Healing for Grieving Catholics
By: Deacon Ed Shoener and Bishop John P. Dolan
Explaining what the Church teaches about suicide and how to move forward with hope after losing a loved one to suicide.
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