Training Module on the Right to Mental Health • Offeringprayersduringthereligious serviceprovidesanopportunitytoshowa senseofcommunitywithinthe congregationandextendsthefeelingof safetyandsecurity. • Visitingthepersoninthehospitalorat hometocheckonhowtheyaredoing promotesasenseofcommunity. • Makingaphonecallorsendingamessage throughmailordifferentsocialmedia platformstocheckͲin. Slide 42 Training Module on the Right to Mental Health Faith-Based Organizations ProvidingAssistancetoIndividualswithMentalHealthProblemsandTheirFamilies • Thisfurtherfostersasenseofcommunitywithin thecongregation.Itcanbeassimpleasofferinga ridegoingtoscheduledappointmentsor accompanyingthepersonduringchurchactivities. • Familiesofindividualswithmentalillnesssuffer too,oftenfeelingoverwhelmedbywhatis happening.Communitiesmayoffersupportsuchas listeningtotheirconcernsorlinkingthemto supportgroupsforfamiliesorbothgovernmentand nonͲgovernmentagenciesthatprovidefinancial assistancecanbeofbighelp. Training Module on the Right to Mental Health for Faith-Based Organizations Faith-Based Organizations Slide 43 Training Module on the Right to Mental Health Faith-Based Organizations Section4 UseofEffectiveCommunication Slide 44 50