Faith Relations
Interfaith Community Services was established in 1979 and formerly incorporated in 1982 by 14 diverse faith communities. Over the years, hundreds of faith communities have participated in “Helping People Help Themselves” through donations, volunteer services, and through referrals for those in need.
As members, faith communities help to shape Interfaith’s work, through dialogue at General Membership meetings, by voting in board members and most recently by providing chaplains to work with our residential clients.
Faith is more than a part of our name, it is a way of offering hope to many who feel their lives have become hopeless. We believe diverse faiths working together change lives and enhance the broader community of North County.
Faith Community Service
Looking for an opportunity to support people in need alongside your faith community?
We would love to support you in planning a personalized service project that allows you to engage in meaningful service that meets the needs of our clients. Please fill out the information below so that we can begin the process of planning your next group service day!
Faith Based Mental Health Academy
The Faith-based Mental Health Academy is a free resource in English and Spanish for Faith Communities and their leaders, sponsored by the County of San Diego. We provide trainings (multiple topics) and community presentations (single topics). All Faith Communities are welcome to ask for assistance to better understand what mental illness is, how to support those who suffer from it, where they can receive treatment, and how Faith Communities can help people thrive.
Click below to view the Faith-Based Mental Health Resource Guide (available in English and Spanish).
- Faith Based Mental Health Academy Resource Guide (English)
- Faith Based Mental Health Academy Resource Guide (Spanish)
To access our Faith-Based Mental Health training manuals, click below (available in English and Spanish).
- Faith Based Mental Health Academy Curriculum (English)
- Faith Based Mental Health Academy Curriculum (Spanish)
Training is required to be completed prior to using the materials.
For more information, please contact us at (760)445-0067.
You may also email Martha Garzon via mgarzon@interfaithservices.org or Maria Halbert via mhalbert@interfaithservices.org
Become a Chaplain with Interfaith
We are hopeful that our member faith communities will serve a vital role in supporting our clients as we grow and expand our chaplaincy program, that addresses the spiritual needs of those seeking services to supplement the physical and mental needs met by our staff.
Interested? Sign up for more information.