title: The faith community as a support for people with mental illness.
abstract: Innovative programs developed by faith communities for people with mental illness, as well as guidelines for collaboration between religious and mental health organizations, are presented.
authors.affiliation: Pathways to Promise, St. Louis, Missouri, USA.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Shifrin
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000523:psychology / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D008602:Mental Healing; D010327:Pastoral Care; D010348:Patient Care Team; D012069:Religion and Psychology; D012657:Self-Help Groups; D012944:Social Support