Program Description
F.A.I.T.H. Initiatives assists faith organizations build sustainable addiction prevention or recovery support programs/ministries. GOAL works with Faith Partners LLC, a national non-profit that has trained hundreds of congregational teams from 22 different faith traditions in over 29 states with their evidence-based model.
Program Goals
- Fewer people experience alcohol and other drug addictions;
- More people receive help in earlier stages of the addiction disease;
- Family members receive support and assistance in living a healthier lifestyle; and
- Congregations be active in local advocacy, prevention, educational and recovery support efforts.
Phase I: Readiness/Mobilization
Faith communities are invited to GOAL’s F.A.I.T.H. Initiatives leadership training with the support of local agencies and collaborators.
Phase II: Team Development
Congregational members including clergy and lay leadership are trained and ‘next steps’ are outlined that
include congregational survey,
creation of a strategic plan, and building local resources. Included in the training is ongoing, customized workshops designed to strengthen teams.
Phase III: Skills and Sustainability
Program/ministry members are provided with consultations and offered specific skills trainings. Trainings are provided by GOAL’s local team of professionals who adapt to program/ministry needs. A support network of F.A.I.T.H. Initiatives members meet quarterly to share and learn best practices from one another.
Wrap-Around Workshops
GOAL comes along side your team to provide customized educational support to equip and sustain your program/ministry. Below is a partial list of available workshops.
¨ Addiction is a Family Disease
¨ Addiction, Family Issues, Recovery and Healing
¨ Congregational Awareness and Empowerment
¨ How Addiction Affects Members of your Congregation
¨ Clergy Training
¨ Coping after Overdose Death
To view the full list trainings please visit: Workshops We Bring to You