Faith-based Organizations in a System of Behavioral Health Care

Authors

Mark DeKraai, University of Nebraska-LincolnFollow
Denise Bulling, University of Nebraska-LincolnFollow
Nancy C. Shank, University of Nebraska-LincolnFollow
Alan J. Tomkins, University of Nebraska-LincolnFollow

Document Type

Article

Date of this Version

1-2011

Citation

Journal of Psychology and Theology (2011) 39(3): 255-267

Comments

Copyright 2011, Rosemead School of Psychology, Biola University. Used by permission

Abstract

Through community service activities, and ministries to members within their congregations, faith communities will encounter individuals with behavioral health needs. This article suggests that faith communities have inherent resources that can enhance the reach and effectiveness of behavioral health systems. A framework is presented that will create a bridge of understanding about how behavioral health can leverage faith organization assets and how faith organizations can actively assist adults, children and families with behavioral health needs within the context of their faith and their community.