Faith Community Partnership (FCP)
Did You Know That in Lancaster County…
1. There are 843 Faith Communities (The Assoc. of Religion Data Archives, 2020)
2. 47.2% of the population belongs to a faith community (The Assoc. of Religion Data Archives, 2020)
3. 1 in 5 adults experience a mental illness each year. 1 in 6 youth (aged 6 – 17) experience a mental health disorder annually. (NAMI, April 2023)
4. 4.3% of the population reported having a mental health issue (Lancaster County Community Indicators, 2018-2020)
Why are Faith Communities important to Mental Health?
Faith Community Leaders are one of the first people who are contacted when someone is experiencing a mental health crisis.
They are trusted people in their respective faith communities and serve as a source of support, resources, and hope.
Hear from a member of the FCP why her congregation decided to join!
What is the Faith Community Partnership (FCP)?
1. Faith communities choose Faith Community Leaders who are willing to be Mental Health Champions to participate in the program.
2. Champions meet monthly to receive:
a) Resources and referrals for addressing mental health needs in their faith communities including access to all MHALLC resources (including, but not limited to, advocacy services, education and trainings, Community Support Program (CSP) and more!)
b) Trainings to help develop or sustain their own mental health ministry
c) Support to initiate or sustain spiritual support groups
d) Fellowship with other faith communities
3. This program is made possible through generous donations from each faith community.
How Can I Join FCP or Attend Next Training?
If you would like to join the Faith Communities Partnership Program, please reach out to Irma Do by phone or email to learn more.
If you are interested in joining but have cost or other concerns, please reach out to Irma Do by calling 717-993-7325.
Upcoming FCP Seminars
May 27, 2026: What to Expect in an Inpatient Psychiatric Setting
Speaker: Garrett Book, Mdiv, CTP, Patient Experience Coordinator and Advocate for Lancaster Behavioral Health Hospital
Hosted by Temple Beth El
FCP Fellowship Zoom
June 24, 2026: 9:30A – 11A
To get access to this Zoom Link, please connect with Irma by clicking the button below.
How to Get Connected?
