Here are links to resources and helplines that can assists parishes, and the Catholic Charities organizations that engage with them, address the mental health and pastoral issues arising from the coronavirus pandemic. Some resources may need adaptations for Catholic contexts.

• Catholic Charities USA: COVID-19 Resource Center

• US Department of Health and Human Services: FAQ for Faith and Community-Based Leaders

• US Department of Health and Human Services: Mental Health in a Time of COVID-19 Webinar Series: Preparing Faith Leaders to Address the Challenge

• US Department of Health and Human Services: Considering Faith, Community, and Mental Health During the COVID-19 Crisis

• Catholic Health Association: Coronavirus Resources – Pastoral Care

• World Health Organization: Practical considerations and recommendations for religious leaders and faith-based communities in the context of COVID-19

• National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention: Resources for Faith Communities

• Emory University’s Rollins School of Public Health: Resources for Faith Communities

• National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster: Light Our Way, A Guide for Spiritual Care in Times of Disaster for Disaster Response Volunteers, First Responders, and Disaster Planners. Also in Spanish.

• Wheaton College’s Humanitarian Disaster Institute: Spiritual First Aid

• US Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration: Disaster Distress Helpline

• National Domestic Violence Hotline

• StrongHearts Native Helpline

• National Runaway Safeline 

May God's peace be with you and those you serve at this time.