Suicide Prevention

Katy Kramer Lee, LISW, member of Christ Episcopal Church in Cedar Rapids, is a retired school social worker. Her work included leading efforts to support schools following crisis events and helping schools to integrate social, emotional and behavioral health services and practices. She has continued mental health advocacy in her retirement.
Katy will give an overview of the National Strategy for Suicide Prevention and introduce ways in which faith communities can support these efforts.

POSTPONED

Into the Oneness: Mindy, Bod, Spirit retreat

St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 1007 1st Ave. S. Fort Dodge, IA 50501

The retreat will focus on:

• Calm & rebalance mind, emotions, & body through simple, prayerful movement & seated energy-based wellness practices (breathwork, Qigong, & acupressure).

• Singing Bowl Prayer--Healing Sound & Vibration, combined with Yogic Sleep for releasing stress and resting in Sacred Oneness

• Praying, Living, & Loving from the Inside Out: Pragmatic, mystical wisdom from St. Teresa of Avila on cultivating receptivity for resting in Oneness with indwelling, loving Presence to fuel brave loving presence and service in the world.

Lunch will be provided at no cost.

This event is FREE and ALL are welcome.

Led by Rev. Dr. Catherine Quehl-Engel Sponsored by The Episcopal Diocese of Iowa Behavioral Health Ministry Team

Rev. Dr. Catherine Quehl-Engel is a spiritual director, retreat leader, mind-body-spirit contemplative educator, sound healer, artist, and priest. Her doctoral dissertation Deep Abiding: Praying, Living, & Loving From The Inside Out included examination of Teresa of Avila’s  healing wisdom on contemplative prayer for self and life in community. 

Questions/Concerns? Email behavioralhealthministryteam@iowaepiscopal.org

Mental Heath Funds Request Form

The Episcopal Diocese of Iowa, through a GILEAD Grant, has limited funds to assist with co-payments for mental health related appointments. You may request incremental funds for up to $50 per appointment. A completed request form is required for each appointment. You must submit a receipt for reimbursement or have a bill sent to the Diocesan office. Funds will be distributed on a first come, first serve basis.

NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Health) of Central Iowa’s goal is to inspire better lives for Central Iowans affected by mental illness. They work to achieve this goal through support programs, educational outreach, and advocacy on local, state and national levels.

• Resources

• Support & Education

Mind & Spirit Counseling Center offers high-quality mental health services to people from all walks of life, including those who are uninsured, underinsured or from low-income households.

• Services Offered

• Spiritual Direction

Mindspring Mental Health Alliance provides no-cost mental health education, support, and advocacy programs. All of Mindspring’s programs feature evidence-based curriculum and are available to all community members.

• Free Webinars

• Crisis Resource Guide

• Trauma Resource Guide

• Low Cost/No Cost Therapy options