Speaking to local faith leaders on Nov. 3, Reverend Jessica Stokes from the N.C. Council of Churches encouraged their organizations to “think outside our walls” and take pragmatic steps to address mental health and harm reduction in the community.
“As children of God, we already have inherent dignity,” Stokes said. “All of our dignity is intertwined. If your dignity is harmed, then my dignity is harmed.”
About 45 people representing 20 different faith organizations attended the Nov. 3 presentation called “Growing Communities of Inclusion: Mental Health and Harm Reduction,” held at St. Andrew’s by the Sea Church in Nags Head. The event was organized by the Dare County Saving Lives Task Force.
