CROP (Congregational Recovery Outreach Program)

CROP (Congregational Recovery Outreach Program) is sponsored by Mississippi Department of Mental Health. A community-based grant program supporting faith communities in assisting individuals with substance use disorders and mental illnesses.

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Most never receive the help they need. African Americans often face more barriers to treatment than the general population when factoring in stigma, bias, and socioeconomic Only 11. 2% received the help for their addiction in a specialized facility.

African American congregations Research has shown that African American congregations in the South, and Mississippi in particular, are the primary institutional means for reversing social disadvantages often faced by blacks living in this region of the country.

The Congregational Recovery Outreach Program (CROP) CROP is a community-based, grant program, funded by the Mississippi Department of Mental Health, Bureau of Behavioral Health Services, Division of Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment Services, in partnership with the Mississippi Public Health Institute.

Our vision is to cultivate a faith-based community where love and support can be felt the most, especially when caring is simply not enough. Putting Our Hands To The Plow CROP’s mission is help faith communities foster recovery for individuals living with substance use disorders and mental illnesses through collaborations, best practices, and education. Participating in a community is one of the best ways to encourage spiritual growth.

Through Small Groups and serving, you can connect with others as you grow in your relationship with Christ. New Horizon Church International We want you to know that God loves you and NHCI does too. Regardless of your background we want you here with us.

NHCI is good ground and once planted we are confident you will grow and prosperous in life as God sees fit. Participating in a community is one of the best ways to encourage spiritual growth. Through Small Groups and serving, you can connect with others as you grow in your relationship with Christ.

New Horizon Church International We want you to know that God loves you and NHCI does too. Regardless of your background we want you here with us. NHCI is good ground and once planted we are confident you will grow and prosperous in life as God sees fit.

The Motto “God Our Father, Christ Our Redeemer, the Holy Spirit Our Comforter, Humankind Our Family” is a great summary of what the African Methodist Episcopal Church believes. Participating in a community is one of the best ways to encourage spiritual growth. Through Small Groups and serving, you can connect with others as you grow in your relationship with Christ.

New Horizon Church International We want you to know that God loves you and NHCI does too. Regardless of your background we want you here with us. NHCI is good ground and once planted we are confident you will grow and prosperous in life as God sees fit.

The Motto “God Our Father, Christ Our Redeemer, the Holy Spirit Our Comforter, Humankind Our Family” is a great summary of what the African Methodist Episcopal Church believes. The presentation was phenomenal and the speaker was very knowledgeable. The participants were given an opportunity and encouraged to share.

I love the way that pastor Thad Williams incorporated the scripture with the lesson. I enjoyed the engagement of conversation from speakers and guest panelist! Faith-based organizations have a unique opportunity to come alongside those living through addictions and mental health challenges, especially their own members, at three critical stages – prevention, intervention, and recovery.

Every congregation has likely had members affected in some way by substance use disorders and/or mental illness. Many faith leaders may be unaware of just how close to home these issues are among their congregants. Education and guidance can be helpful resources for family and friends on the front lines of a loved one’s addiction or mental illness.

Let’s make a difference in our churches and communities.