Additional Resources
Technical Assistance
Health
Substance Abuse
Human Services
Emergency Preparedness
Locate Current Providers in Your Area
Technical Assistance:
- NEW Sustainability Guide for Grassroots Organizations – SAMHSA has released an effective tool-kit for sustainability ideas and practices for faith-based and community organizations. This kit is very practical and will help organizations aggressively plan for the long-term to keep doing great work in their communities. Topics include financial planning, fund development and raising, evaluations and marketing strategies.
- Grant Writing Portal to Success – A one-stop grant writing resource from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s CFBCI
- Toolkit for Faith-based and Community Organizations – An online resource with helpful links, tools, and information for faith-based and community organizations
- Tax information for non-profit 510(c)(3) organizations provided by the IRS – Useful links for FBCOs compiled by the IRS
- Maximizing Program Services Through Private Sector Partnerships and Relationships: A Guide to Faith-Based and Community Organizations (PDF - 3MB), [DOC - 645KB] – A guide produced by SAMHSA that provides FBCOs with specific, practical guidance about the fundamental aspects of engaging corporate givers and foundation grantmakers
- US Non-profit Gateway – Useful Federal links for FBCOs compiled by USA.Gov
- Rural Assistance Center Guide
– RAC helps rural communities and other rural stakeholders access the full range of available programs, funding, and research that can enable them to provide quality health and human services to rural residents
Health:
- Update on Influenza from the Immunization Services Division of the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
- Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan (PCIP) – an overview of the program presented to faith and community leaders in February 2011 and information on reduced premiums and expedited enrollment presented in June 2011 by Richard Popper, Director, Office of Insurance Programs, Center for Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight.
- Community and Faith-based Organizations Response Efforts to the 2009 H1N1 Influenza – To accommodate the outpouring of interest and support from community and faith-based organizations to the 2009 H1N1 Influenza response effort, the White House Office of Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships (WHOFNP) and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) held a listening session in May of 2009 to share information and to provide a coordinated forum for WHOFNP and HHS Leadership to update on the 2009 H1N1 influenza response activities to-date. [Listen] [Read Transcript] [Read the Report]
- Full List of Federal Clearinghouses – compiled by the Office on Minority Health, this comprehensive list provides links to federal sites with free resources and information
- Developing a Consumer Health Resource Information Service Program: A Guide for Faith-Based Organizations and Communities (PDF-1.83MB) – This manual is intended to serve as a comprehensive guide for communities, churches and other faith-based entities that want to mobilize resources to develop a Consumer Health Resource Information Service program
- HIV/AIDS a Manual for Faith Communities (PDF - 2.62 MB) – This HIV/AIDS manual for faith leaders was originally developed to target the problem of HIV infection among African Americans and others in the southern region of the United States
Substance Abuse:
- National Review of State Alcohol and Drug Treatment Programs and Certification Standards for Substance Abuse Counselors and Prevention Professionals (PDF - 237KB) – A national overview of State-by-State information on licensing, certification, and credentialing standards for alcohol and drug treatment facilities, programs, counselors, and prevention professionals
Human Services:
- National Clearinghouse for Families and Youth – A free information service for communities, organizations, and individuals interested in developing new and effective strategies for supporting young people and their families
- National Healthy Marriage Resource Center – A clearinghouse for information, resources, and training on healthy marriage for experts, researchers, policymakers, media, marriage educators, couples and individuals, program providers, and others.
- National Responsible Fatherhood Clearinghouse – A clearinghouse providing access to print and electronic publications, timely information on fatherhood issues, and targeted resources that support OFA-funded Responsible Fatherhood and Healthy Marriage grantees
Emergency Preparedness:
- Faith-Based Organizations and Pandemic Preparedness – A small guide on how faith-based organizations can be vital partners in preparing for an influenza pandemic
Locate Current Providers in Your Area:
- Locate a Federally-Funded HRSA Health Center
- Locate a Family and Youth Services Bureau Program
- Locate a SAMHSA Substance Abuse Treatment Facility
- SAMHSA State Resource Guides
- Locate SAMHSA Mental Health Services
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