Faith-based
Chemical Health Week/Sunday 2010
April
18 - 24, 2010
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 Coordinator /Project Manager
at stacy.larson@chi-goodhue.org or 651-385-6105.
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.
