Organization of Mental Health Ministries

Mental Health Ministries began as an outreach through the California-Pacific Conference of the United Methodist Church. Rev. Susan Gregg-Schroeder is appointed by her bishop as the coordinator of Mental Health Ministries and works out of her home. There is a nine member Advisory Committee. Mental Health Ministries receives no financial support from the United Methodist Church, but is able to accept 501(c)3 donations as a Conference Advance Special.

Mental Health Ministries has evolved into an ecumenical and interfaith outreach. It works with faith communities, advocacy groups, community organizations and mental health professionals. Our focus is on spirituality and mental illness. A distinction is made between spirituality and religion. Spirituality springs from a belief system that gives meaning to our lives. It grows out of our experience rather than doctrine. Religion, on the other hand, refers to the beliefs and practices associated with organized groups such as churches, synagogues, mosques, etc. We support a holistic approach to mental illness encompassing the mind, body and spirit.