Community partnerships and collaboration both maximize limited resources in serving diverse minority groups otherwise underserved or marginalized. Isolation and disconnection in our Catholic community can be improved by active diocesan and parish leadership, networking opportunities, and specific strategies for building sustainable collaborations. Mental health professionals are encouraged to actively participate in social justice initiatives by providing access to mental health services for underserved populations. In this workshop, you will learn how to collaborate with local ministries as a mental health professional and promote community partnerships within your diocese to better serve minority, immigrant, and underserved populations.

3 Objectives to be Learned During this Presentation. 

• Understand how collaborative partnerships build community resilience for minority and marginalized groups.
• Learn skills and strategies for initiating and sustaining collaborative relationships with local ministries.
• Discover how mental health professionals can be an asset for community ministries.

This program does not qualify for NBCC credits