“…Sometimes the clergy are referred to as ''gatekeepers'' for the mental health services, meaning that they are frontline workers who assess the needs of the person in crisis before referring on to the appropriate services. However, some studies have questioned the role of the clergy as ''gatekeepers'' (Chalfont et al, 1990;Haugk, 1976;Mollica, Streels, Boscarino, & Redlich, 1986) because despite being aware of the services available very few clergy ever refer on to mental health services (approximately 10%, Mollica et al, 1986). Many authors have called for more collaboration between the church and mental health services (Chadda et al, 2001;Cinnirella & Loewenthal, 1999;Leavey, 2008;Oppenheimer et al, 2004;VandeCreek, 1997;Weaver et al, 1996Weaver et al, , 2003 but this does not appear to be progressing.…”