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Our Services 

At S.W.I.M., we partner with houses of worship, faith leaders, and community organizations to strengthen mental health and emotional wellness within faith communities. Through faith-affirming care connections, clergy and congregational training, therapy support, wellness fellowships, and community partnerships, we help churches respond to mental health needs with greater knowledge, compassion, and access to care.

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SAFE SPACE GPS™ Guidance • Prayer • Support

S.W.I.M. is pleased to offer SAFE SPACE GPS™, an original Mental Health Theology framework developed by Dr. Kim Murray Cruse, MDiv, designed to help reduce mental health stigma and strengthen faith-informed approaches to mental health, care, and support.

Faith Leader Training |

2.5 Hours
Designed specifically for clergy and faith leaders.

Community Training |

90-Minutes
Designed for congregations, healthcare partners, and community members.

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Mental Health Trainings 

S.W.I.M. provides faith-based mental health education and training designed to equip clergy, ministry leaders, congregations, and community partners with practical tools to promote mental and emotional well-being. 

Trainings are available virtually and in person and can be customized to meet the needs of your church, ministry, or organization. to schedule a customized training email info@swiminc.org

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Faith-Affirming Mental Health Care

The S.W.I.M. Faith-Affirming Care Directory connects individuals, families, clergy, and faith communities with licensed mental health professionals, support groups, and community resources that honor the role of faith and spirituality in healing. Our growing national network helps make it easier to find faith-affirming, culturally responsive support for mental, emotional, spiritual, and relational well-being.

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The S.W.I.M. Therapy Fund

The Julienne Therapy Sponsorship embodies our heart for healing by helping to break the stigma surrounding mental illness within faith communities and providing financial support for those seeking counseling. We seek to remove financial barriers to therapy for underrepresented populations, and offer resources that nurture healing, dignity, and renewed strength across both the interfaith community.

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The W.I.S.E. Fellowship

(Women Interceding, Studying & Empowered) is a weekly Christ-centered fellowship open to women of all Christian denominations. Grounded in Dr. Cruse’s Mental Health Theology framework, W.I.S.E. combines Scripture, prayer, worship, and evidence-informed wellness practices to help women navigate grief, trauma, relationships, emotional wellness, and other life challenges while fostering healing, resilience, and spiritual growth.

A Faith Leader’s Experience with S.W.I.M.

Hear how one pastor’s partnership with S.W.I.M. helped equip his ministry to address mental health, support congregants, and connect people to care.

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“The great thing about it was that we were equipped with tools to help us—not only for us, but then we can help somebody else… I  recommend them to anybody... reach out to Dr. Kim and her team.”

Rev. Dr. Joel E. Clark, Senior Pastor  

New Saint Paul Baptist Church, Eden, NC 

Mental Health Education Library

Continue learning beyond our live trainings through S.W.I.M.’s collection of educational conversations and previously recorded programs featuring physicians, mental health professionals, specialists, community advocates, and other subject-matter experts.

Explore practical, faith-conscious conversations addressing mental health, emotional wellness, women’s health, trauma, grief, community well-being, and other issues affecting individuals and families.

Explore the Free Education Library Below

Fibroids & Women’s Health (SWIM presents HER Voice Matters)
36:00
Her Voice Matters Black Maternal Advocacy at Birth -- S.W.I.M. Panel & Prayer Podcast
45:20
Heart Health & Nutrition Awareness -  S.W.I.M. Panel & Prayer Podcast
01:16:50
Understanding Healthy vs Unhealthy Relationships - S.W.I.M. Panel & Prayer Podcast
57:24
Faith, Forgiveness and the Brain - S.W.I.M. Panel & Prayer Podcast:
37:42
Menopause Mind, Body, and Spirit; A Holistic Conversation - S.W.I.M. Panel& Prayer Podcast
01:06:34
Teen Intimate Partner Violence Awareness - S.W.I.M. Inc Prayer & Panel
01:03:40
Maternal Health & Morbidity Rates - S.W.I.M. Inc Panel & Prayer
56:40
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Mailing Address:

Steadfast Women in Ministry, Inc

535 State Route 32 Suite 307

Highland Mills, NY 10930

Email: info@swiminc.org

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Charity

Registered Charity: 

Steadfast Women in Ministry, Inc

is a NY based 501(c)(3) and all donations are tax deductible in accordance with the law

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