The Parish Nurse ministry at Prince of Peace helps to care for one another by attaining, maintaining and regaining the best possible whole person's wellness of body, mind and spirit.  The role of the Parish Nurse is a health counselor, referral source, and an advocate for an individual.  The Parish Nurse is a blend of professional nursing and spiritual caregiving.  The Parish Nurse visits members at the church and in their homes or care facilities.

Mary Hume was commissioned as the first Parish Nurse of Prince of Peace in July, 1999.

A mental illness is a condition that affects a person’s thinking, feeling, behavior or mood. These conditions deeply impact day-to-day living and may also affect the ability to relate to others. Mental health conditions are far more common than you think: 1 in 5 adults experience mental illness each year, 1 in 6 youth ages 6-17 experience a mental health disorders each year.

A mental health condition is not the result of one event. Research suggests multiple, linking causes including genetics, environment and lifestyle contribute to someone developing a mental health condition. A stressful job or home life makes some people more susceptible, as do traumatic life events. Biochemical processes, circuits, and basic brain structure may play a role, too.

A treatment team can develop a well-rounded and integrated recovery plan that may include counseling, medications, support groups, education programs and other strategies that work for you. A primary physician can make a referral to an appropriate counselor.

https://www.nami.org/about-mental-illness/mental-health-conditions/