Events
Book Club
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All are invited to join us for a lively discussion, whether or not you have read the book.
Next Meeting: January 24, 2026, 6:00 pm ET​
Book: “Nobody's Normal:
How Culture Created the Stigma of Mental Illness”
by Roy Richard Grinker
The UUMHN Book Club meets quarterly via Zoom.
To sign up for our Book Club or to suggest a book about Mental Health
that you'd like us to consider for a future book club meeting,
Guided Reading
Self-Compassion
by Kristin Neff
Join us for a FREE guided reading of the book, "Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself – Expert Advice for Limiting Self-Criticism."
Starting Tuesday, February 17th, 7-8:30 pm Central Time
For ages 15 and up.
The book offers expert advice on how to limit self-criticism and offset its adverse effects, enabling you to reach your full potential and lead a more contented, fulfilled life.
​A licensed clinical professional counselor will lead the three virtual, weekly sessions.
Companionship Training
The UU Mental Health Network is offering a workshop on becoming a companion. Companionship is a relational response to isolation and distress, supporting healing and recovery through community. The Pathways to Promise’s Become a Companion Workshop is a three-hour training on how to build authentic relationships with people in need, especially those living with a mental health condition.
Attend a Grief Support Group or Learn to Facilitate One
The UU Mental Health Network is soliciting interest in a free, virtual, 12-week Grief Support Group and a Grief Support Group Leader training.
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The class is for anyone grieving the loss of a loved one or a pet.
We are gathering prospective members. When a critical mass is formed, the group will be scheduled. We expect this to happen in late January or early February.
If you would like more information or to be added to the wait list, please call counselor Jan Warner, PhD, at
330-741-2556 or email uupeergrief@gmail.com.
Save The Date
A Special Mental Health Awareness Month
Worship Service
Sunday, May 31, 2026, 6:00 pm ET
The Unitarian Universalist Mental Health Network (UUMHN) will host an online worship service titled
“Our Faith Calls Us to Embrace Mental Health,”
featuring the inspiring voices of:
UUA President Rev. Dr. Sofía Betancourt and
UUA Director of Congregational Life Natalie Aguila Briscoe, to uplift and motivate us.
Worship Services by the UU Mental Health Network
Held during May - Mental Health Awareness Month
Speaker: Rev. Phoenix Bell-Shelton Biggs
Speaker: Sheri Thomas
Speaker: Rev. Barbara F. Meyers
Interview
Nov 21, 2024
The UU Uplift Access Webinar in November 2024 was a conversation with UU Mental Health Network President Rev. Barbara F. Meyers titled: Caring for Ourselves and Our Congregants with Mental Health Disabilities. You can watch this program by clicking here
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