During a mental health crisis, who can people turn to for help?

Across our communities, access to mental health services can be limited, and wait times can be daunting. In these difficult times, people turn to those they know and trust in times of crisis – their pastors. Pastors are increasingly called upon to offer support in mental health emergencies that often exceed the level of their training to respond to these complex needs effectively.

You can help equip pastors to respond to these needs.

We are inviting you to join ADC's Summer for the Books with a profound purpose. By simply indulging in the joy of reading this summer, you can play a crucial role in equipping our pastors with the necessary skills to offer competent mental health support. Every page you turn, every chapter you complete, can transform into vital financial assistance for pastors enrolling in a specialized course at Acadia Divinity College.

For just $350, a pastor can receive high-quality training to serve better those grappling with mental health issues in our communities. Your sponsorship, your commitment to reading, becomes a beacon of hope, bridging the gap between crisis and care. Join us in making this summer count – for every book, for every life, for every pastor ready to make a difference.