Embracing Faith & Mental Illness

Embracing Faith & Mental Illness is a Christ-centered online community for people who care for someone with a mental illness. Maree Dee is the founder and is a devoted and experienced advocate for families living with mental health difficulties. She strives to educate, support, and teach life-changing skills in a faith-based environment. Although we are faith-based, you do not have to be a Christian to belong.

Maree knows firsthand the pain of watching family members struggle and the desperate search for ways to help. She understands the helpless feelings that can leave caregivers lost and without hope. Maree wants others to know they are not alone!

Maree believes that together with God and each other, we can find incredible joy along the way, even when surrounded by tremendous pain.

Upcoming Talk | Mental Health

How to Help Someone in a Mental Health Crisis

Are you a caregiver for someone with mental illness? Are you equipped to handle a mental health crisis? Our knowledge and skills can become a little rusty over time. We invite you to join Maree Dee and her guest, Mike, as they impart valuable tips, personal experiences, and a crucial tool for handling crises.

When you register, you will receive a link from Zoom and again on the day of the talk.

Meeting Time Saturday, April 27, 2024: 9 – 10:30 am (Pacific Time) | 10 – 11:30 am (Mountain Time) | 11 am – 12:30 pm (Central Time) | 12 – 1:30 pm (Eastern Time)

Embracing Faith & Mental Illness Community for Caregivers

We would love to have you join our online Embracing Faith and Mental Illness community. We have four unique ways for caregivers to participate. You choose what works best for you.

Join our monthly newsletter for caregivers. The email includes mental health tips, resources, and more delivered straight to your inbox on the first of the month. Plus, access to a private mental health library filled with information, resources, top posts, and more all in one place.

Email Sign Up

Secondly, a Private Facebook Group | Hosted by Maree Dee

Our private Facebook community is Christ-centered for people who care for someone with a mental illness. It is a safe place to express your concerns, ask questions, and seek support. We hope you will build relationships and find encouragement among people going through similar circumstances.

Join Our Private Facebook Group

Thirdly, Real Talk, Real Support Zoom Call

Maree hosts 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗸, 𝗥𝗲𝗮l 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 monthly via Zoom on the second Wednesday of the month at 6:30 PM Mountain Time. Although it is an informal time to gather for prayer and support, the meetings generally center around a topic related to loving someone with a mental illness. You must be on the newsletter email list or part of our private Facebook group to receive the Zoom link.

Fourthly, Mental Health Zoom Presentations

On a quarterly basis, Maree offers caregivers in our community a Zoom presentation where she will strive to support, educate, & teach life-changing skills. Join our Embracing Faith & Mental Illness email list to receive an invite, or check back here for the upcoming presentation.

Additional Caregiver Support

Articles on Mental Health

Mental Health Blog Posts

Top Mental Health Posts

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