Welcome to our new ministry! As the visionary, it is critically important to care for the soul, body, and MIND to be effective servants of God!

A Holistic Approach to Mental and Behavioral Health

“Nurturing the mind, body, and spirit — one seed at a time.”

At St. James Wellness & Mind Initiative, we believe that wellness extends beyond the walls of the clinic or church. It begins with how we think, live, eat, and connect. Our mission is to promote mental and behavioral health through education, connection, and holistic care — nurturing both the individual and the community. 

Our Goals 

• Reduce stigma around mental health.
• Provide accessible education and support.
• Build connections between spiritual and emotional well-being.
• Cultivate community through shared growth and healing.

Our Programs

1. Support Groups & Workshops
Monthly sessions offering safe spaces to discuss mental health, stress, anxiety, caregiving, and more.
 

2. Educational Seminars
Quarterly workshops on mental wellness, emotional resilience, and behavioral health led by local professionals.
 

3. Caregiver Support Network
Guided sessions and resources for those caring for loved ones with dementia or mental health challenges.
 

4. The Community Garden Project
St. James Community Garden serves as a living classroom and sanctuary.
- Learn to grow your own produce
- Experience the healing power of nature
- Engage in mindfulness while gardening
- Share harvests with neighbors in need

Why It Matters

Mental and behavioral health challenges affect people of every age and background. Through faith, fellowship, and fresh air, the St. James Wellness & Mind Initiative offers:
• Empowerment through education
• Healing through connection
• Hope through community engagement

By tending our gardens, we tend our souls.

Get Involved

Join Us!
Whether you’re looking for support, wanting to volunteer, or hoping to learn more about mental wellness — there’s a place for you here.

Ways to Participate:

• Volunteer in the community garden

• Attend a wellness workshop 

• Join a support group

• Become a Wellness & Mind Ambassador

Contact Us:
wellness@stjamesdoc.org
Ms. Carla Sanders, Program Coordinator

pastor@stjamesdoc.org                                                                                                                                                     

Rev. Dr. Della J. Owens-Barber, Visionary & Pastor 

“Where the seeds of wellness grow into wholeness.”