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.

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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.