Well-being Resources
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"Therefore do not be anxious about tomorrow,
for tomorrow will be anxious for itself.
Sufficient for the day is its own trouble." (Matthew 6:34)
First Church Mental Health Ministry
This small group aims to develop and implement initiatives with the goal of fostering a welcoming and supportive environment, as well as providing education about mental health topics to eliminate the stigma surrounding mental health issues.
Click to see our brochure.
If You Need Help
First Church Mental Health Ministry Resource List
Mental Health Connecticut Resources
If You Want to Help Others
Click to download 5 Simple Things You Can Do
Foodshare: Distribution every other week at First Church. Contact Karin Carlino at michaelkarin.carlino@cox.net.
MACC and Other Food Collections: Collect food donations from First Church members as needed.
Join Us for a Mission Immersion Day: Click to sign up or contact Karin Carlino at michaelkarin.carlino@cox.net.
Carol's Closet Collection: Donate to the interfaith paper pantry. A collection bin is in the back lobby.
Make/Serve Food for a Hands On Hartford Lunch: Contact Rich Baber at richbaber@yahoo.com.
Cards: Make a card for essential workers.
Notes: Write a letter or email to another church member to stay in touch.
Messages From our Faith
“Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” ~ Isaiah 41:10
“For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but one of power, love and sound judgment.” ~ 2 Timothy 1:7
World Council of Churches online publication: Health and Hope: The Church in Mission and Unity
Well-being Resources for Children
Mindfulness coloring pages
Grounding activity
Feelings worksheet
Zones of Emotions activity
Southern New England UCC: Resources for Children, Youth and Families
Disciples Home Ministries: COVID-19 School's Out! and other resources
SWING Education: Online Learning Resources
CDC: Talking with Children About Coronavirus
Dr. Becky's Try this at Home website: Managing Coronavirus Anxiety
PBS: How to Talk to Your Kids About Coronavirus
Daniel Tiger washing hands video
Sesame Street: Name That Emotion with Murray!
Well-being Resources for Adults
United Church of Christ Mental Health Network
Interfaith Network on Mental Illness (INMI) offers tools for faith communities to better welcome, include and support people with mental illnesses and their families.
Mental Health Ministries provides educational resources to help erase the stigma of mental illness in our faith communities.
NAMI FaithNet is a network of members and friends of the National Alliance on Mental Illness. It was established to help faith communities develop non-threatening, supportive environment for those with serious mental illness and their families.
Pathways to Promise is an interfaith cooperative that provide assistance and resources, including liturgical and educational materials, program models and caring ministry with people experiencing a mental illness and their families.
How COVID-19 Affects the Mental Health of Teenagers (article written by a teen, Aaron VanDerzee)
COVID-19 and Your Mental Health infographic