Community Missions, Memorial Medical Center host Interfaith Community Prayer Service
Niagara GazetteOct 10, 2018
The service was part of Mental Illness Awareness Week, a national event designed to raise public awareness about mental illness and break down the stigma that too often discourages people from seeking help when needed.
Area leaders from various faith traditions came together with mental health consumers, including those who participate in programs provided by Community Missions and
One in five adults experience mental illness problems every year. Although many people understand that mental illness is a medical condition, individuals and families affected by it are still often subjected to stigma and discrimination.
"We hope this service creates a moment where the community can come together to acknowledge the reality that those living with mental illness face a struggle that goes beyond the illness itself," said the Rev.
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