Newer Items

American Red Cross: 

• Faith Based Organizations as Blood Donors Presentation

Catholic Health Association Resource

• Improving the Lives of Older Adults through Faith Community Partnerships: Healing Body, Mind and Spirit booklet: This 25-page booklet makes the case for greater partnership between health care organizations and faith communities in service to the elder populations they serve. It provides examples of current partnerships, suggestions for how to get started and shares relevant websites and resources. The document’s use is recommended for community benefit professionals, population health leaders, mission leaders, Faith Community Nurse coordinators at health systems and Faith Community Nurses.

CDC Tips From Former Smoker Campaign

• Faith-based factsheets (To get your state fact sheet use the link then click on your state, each sheet is downloadable & printable.
• Tips Campaign link for specific groups – this link has resources and stories for diverse audiences.
• Nonsmoking Bulletin Insert from American Baptist Home Mission Societies  (provided in conjunction with “It Takes Faith” webinar on April 27, 2016)

Ebola Resource Materials

• CDC Ebola Virus: Communication Resources Page 
• Ebola Outbreak Materials

Family Caregiver Alliance (FCA): Nation Center on Caregiving

• Caregiver’s Guide to Understanding Dementia Behaviors

HHS Center for Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships

• Faith & Community Weeks of Action Toolkit
• FEMA – Resources to Protect Your House of Worship (including Guide for Protecting Faith-Based Venues)
• Healthcare Law Toolkit for Faith and Community-based organizations

New Videos: CMS has produced three videos which can be shown in your congregation or community setting. Each video highlights national faith and community leaders sharing basic information about open enrollment in the Health Insurance Marketplace:

• Multi-Faith Leaders Video
• Latino Faith Leaders Video
• African American Faith Leaders Video

Sample list of Health Guides available:

• Viral Hepatitis
• Bladder Health
• Seasonal Flu Guide

Zika Virus Resources

• Zika Virus Main Page (CDC)
• Zika Video Resources
• Zika Facts Sheets & Posters
• Areas with Zika

Health Insurance Marketplace!

• Health coverage and your federal income taxes – see this page for helpful information and documents important when filing your taxes.
• Official Marketplace information source for assisters and outreach partners = https://marketplace.cms.gov/
• CMS Faith-Based Liaisons by Region –  CMSFBLiaisonsListNov2014  (These liaisons assist with enrollment events by working with local navigators and are available to provide marketplace presentations)

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (NSPL)

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources.  The toll-free National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (NSPL)  at 1-800-273-TALK (8255), 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The service is available to everyone. The deaf and hard of hearing can contact the Lifeline via TTY at 1-800-799-4889. All calls are confidential.  Learn more on the NSPL’s website.

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

• National Child Traumatic Stress Initiative – 3 page Understanding Child Trauma flyer
• Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator – a confidential and anonymous source of information for persons seeking treatment facilities in the United States or U.S. Territories for substance abuse/addiction and/or mental health problems.