Pastoral Visits
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- Created on Sunday, 04 March 2012 23:34
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Let people in your congregation or on your Pastoral Care Team know when a person has been hospitalized with a mental illness just as they would communicate about people suffering from other illnesses. Do not assume that because it is a mental illness, that person or their family does not want visitors.
Referrals
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- Created on Sunday, 04 March 2012 23:33
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Know When and Where to Refer People with Mental Illnesses
Persons with mental illnesses and their families will often come to a clergy person and leaders in their faith communities first when symptoms of the illness strike. It is important for clergy to know when to refer people to mental health professionals rather than attempt to solve psychological problems themselves.
