RESOURCES: for Clergy

Welcome to the Clergy and Faith-Based Organizations page. Here you will find information for faith-communities and leaders on substance abuse prevention and treatment.

Substance abuse impacts all areas of society, including faith communities. Faith-based communities present a wide variety of responses to substance abuse—some offer help and supportive ministries, many are unsure of how to respond, and a few are unsympathetic or even condemning. In many instances, clergy and congregational members are unaware of those struggling with substance abuse issues in their midst.

The information below can help faith communities develop an informed and compassionate response to those who are caught in the web of substance abuse and addiction. Faith communities can also discover the positive impact they can have on the youth in their community through development of substance abuse prevention strategies and programs in their ministries.

 

Reports & Facts Sheets

 

 

Internet Resources

ACCESS: Family Advocacy for Addiction Treatment- A toll-free hotline for people facing financial barriers to addiction treatment. This program helps to connect Pennsylvanians in need of drug & alcohol services with the funding resources needed to access treatment. (866) 709-0590.

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)- AA helps those suffering from an alcohol addiction to achieve and maintain sobriety. AA is a fellowship of people who share their experience, strength and hope with each other so that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. The Web site provides information for youth and adults as well as background on the AA program and how to find meetings in your community.

Center for Faith-Based & Community Initiatives- This center is operated by the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. Their mission is to create an environment within the Department that welcomes the participation of faith-based and community-based organizations as valued and essential partners assisting Americans in need.

COBYS Family Services- COBYS Family Services (Lancaster County) provides a variety of counseling and educational services from a Christian perspective, including parenting and child-care training using the 40 Developmental Assets model.

Join Together- Join Together supports community-based efforts to reduce, prevent, and treat substance abuse across the nation. The Join Together website provides the latest news in the field of substance abuse prevention and treatment, along with funding information, data and statistics, and links to other sites,

Narcotics Anonymous (NA)- NA is an international, community-based association of recovering drug addicts providing a recovery process and support network inextricably linked together by seeking to create an environment in which addicts can help one another stop using drugs and find a new way to live.

National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information- A source for accurate information on alcohol and other drugs. Includes information on both substance abuse prevention and treatment. Most publications are free and many can be downloaded from the website. Includes resources for faith-based organizations. Operated by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), a federal agency.

Parents. The Anti-Drug - An excellent online resource for parents/caregivers, educators and leaders of faith communities.

Search Institute- The Search Institute has many resources for congregations and faith-based organizations which use the 40 Developmental Assets prevention approach.

Substance Abuse Treatment Locator- An online service providing detailed information on treatment facilities in every state.

Time to Talk- This site provides easy-to-use guides and tips on having ongoing conversations with kids to keep them healthy and drug-free.

United Way LINC Line- LINC has an extensive online database of community and human services for Lancaster County. Help is available 24 hours a day at (717) 291-LINC (5462).