Content created by Center for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships (CFBNP)
Faith-based entities, community organizations, and houses of worship serving individuals, families, and communities are encouraged to utilize the following resources in their work on mental health, suicide prevention, substance use disorder, maternal health, and similar topics.
Toolkits, Guides, and Resources for faith-based entities, community organizations, and houses of worship
Mental Health
- Learn about the challenges youth are experiencing related to mental health and how faith communities can be part of the solution by encouraging connectedness in youth and young adults. Youth Mental Health and Well-being in Faith and Community Settings: Practicing Connectedness
- Learn about the Seven principles that can help a church be a helpful community for individuals experiencing mental illness and their caregivers with the Compassion in Action Guide: A Guide for Faith Communities Serving People Experiencing Mental Illness and their Caregivers (being updated and available soon)
Substance Use Disorder
- Check out the Opioid Epidemic Practical Toolkit - PDF to learn more about how faith and community partners can be part of overdose prevention and harm reduction. English | Spanish
- Read through the Faith and Community Roadmap to Recovery Support - to learn how faith and community partners can help individuals in recovery get back to work