Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration: Faith-Based and Community Initiatives

Description

SAMHSA is a federal agency that has a faith-based and community initiative that actively engages and supports faith-based and community organizations through partnerships, programming, and funding. Congregations and faith leaders can benefit from the free resources created in this initiative such as "Compassion in Action: A Guide for Faith Communities Serving People Experiencing Mental Illness and Their Caregivers" and "Preventing Drug Overdose and Supporting Recovery in Faith and Community Settings." To serve faith-based and community organizations as front line responders to mental health issues, this agency provides a plethora of practical tools and possible grant funding for those who qualify.

Features

• Community Substance Abuse Prevention Partnership Program
• Block and formula grant program funds
• Training programs and curricula that support mental health services education for multi-denominational leaders of the faith community
• Active links and downloads to how-to guides and articles for faith leaders

Practical Applications

• Further your congregation's substance abuse programming by participating in SAMHSA's Community Substance Abuse Prevention Partnership Program.
• Subscribe to the monthly faith-based and community newsletter.
• Explore the links and downloads to learn about the free resources and grant opportunites available to congregations and faith leaders.