Faith Communities Coming Together To Encourage
Healthy Kids, Healthy Families and Communities
April 22 - 28, 2012
The Chemical Health Initiative Coalition of Goodhue County and area faith leaders worked with local faith organizations
to encourage the families and youth of Goodhue County
to make healthy choices about alcohol and illegal drugs.
The focus of this years event was to promote parent/child
communication.
Following are the key areas covered:
~Take time to discuss chemical health issues.
~Open a dialogue at the dinner table.
~Have a discussion at your faith
youth gathering.
~Make healthy choices.
For more information contact Stacy Larson, CHI Community Prevention Director /IT
Manager
at stacy.larson@chi-goodhue.org or 651-385-3307.
Prevention Information and Tips for Faith-Based Organizations
As a member of the faith community,
you are in a unique position to provide guidance to those dealing with the effects of substance use
and represent the interest of your congregation and to the rest of your community by being compassionate, staying informed and engaging people in substance use
issues,
you can be a positive influence on those who look to you for spiritual leadership and assistance.
1) Seven Action Steps for Faith Community Leaders
This site suggests seven action steps for faith-based leaders and congregation members.
2) Faith. The Anti-Drug. A Resource for Faith Leaders
Learn the four ways to include drug prevention in your religious programs.
3) Core Competencies for Clergy
This website presents the SAMHSA recommended core competencies for Pastoral Ministers for addressing alcohol and drug issues and the impact of those problems on the
family. View the publication on a pdf file.
4) Four Ways to Include Drug Prevention in Your Religious Programs
View this Guidebook for Faith Leaders in the pdf file at this site:
5) Faith Partners Approach
Learn about the Faith Partners Team Ministry Approach that organizes and empowers congregational members with particular experience or interest in the healing
process for people with addictions and their affected families.
6) The Eight-Point Call to Action
Developed by the Rush Center of the Johnson Institute, the eight point "Call to Action" identifies best practices that congregations can implement to promote
education and healing related to alcohol and drug problems.
