• Mental Health Resources

Due to COVID-19, anxiety and depression are on the rise; however, resources are available.

• Catholic Charities Counseling Resources (or call 312.655.7725)
• NAMI Chicago (or call 833.626.4244)
• Mental Illness Ministries of the Archdiocese of Chicago (or call 773.525.0453 x221)
• If this is an emergency, please call 911

 

• Domestic Violence Resources:
  • If you are a victim of Domestic Violence, or you know of someone who is and needs help, please contact one of these numbers. All is confidential.
    • WINGS 24 hour hotline: 847-221-5680
    • National Domestic Violence Hotline (24 hours): 800-779-7233
    • National Dating Abuse Helpline: 866-331-9474
    • If this is an emergency, please call 911

• A Call to Prayer – Providing a Light in the Darkness

Volunteer prayer partners from across the Archdiocese of Chicago are providing accompaniment to anyone feeling the need to pray with someone during this time of uncertainty and isolation. The prayer partners are available via a phone line staffed from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily, as well as 24-hour voicemail and e-mail connections. See the new webpage for A Call to Prayer with more information, as well as our social media posts on Twitter and Facebook, to share with family and friends. https://www.archchicago.org/es/calltoprayer
 

• Online Grief Groups

In the absence of our usual in-person parish life, our online grief groups are places to share stories and feelings with others who have also experienced loss. Each online grief group consists of a small group of adults (18 years of age or older) who have lost a family member or a friend. Facilitators are not counselors and do not give advice, but they will be present to listen and to guide each grief group in prayer and discussion.
https://www.archchicago.org/coronavirus/online-grief-groups
 

• Old St. Mary's Catholic Church is launching a virtual small faith group called "Unemployed Together" to help those facing the same challenge of unemployment grow in faith and relationship with Christ through the lens of this exceptionally challenging moment in life. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfykOeChiA2VmQLDkJ6Xo36hGlG0IobggTl8oc4frQNdIP7nA/viewform

 

• Cor Night - Virtual Theology on Tap

"Come with me to a quiet place, and let us rest awhile."  Mark 6:31
Cor Nights are prayer nights for young adults that are meant to be a time to rest and find peace in the calming atmosphere of God's presence. Live praise and worship music will be playing, a reflection on a Scripture passage will be shared and you can comment your prayer intentions as we go. Come to a time and space for the Holy Spirit to work in our hearts and bring about peace and healing (cor means "heart" in Latin).
This event will be live streamed on the Chicago Theology On Tap Facebook page. Feel free to invite friends!  https://www.facebook.com/ChicagoTOT/