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‘Think outside our walls’

· The Outer Banks Voice

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 […]

‘Think outside our walls’

· The Outer Banks Voice

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 […]

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NC faith leaders say opioid funds should be used for harm reduction

· North Carolina Public Radio

North Carolina will receive $750 million from a settlement with opioid makers and distributors. A group of faith leaders is calling on local governments to use that money with compassion. Counties and cities will have lots of flexibility in how they spend the funds. More than 50 clergy members have issued an open letter, asking […]

NC faith leaders say opioid funds should be used for harm reduction

· North Carolina Public Radio

North Carolina will receive $750 million from a settlement with opioid makers and distributors. A group of faith leaders is calling on local governments to use that money with compassion. Counties and cities will have lots of flexibility in how they spend the funds. More than 50 clergy members have issued an open letter, asking […]

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Beyond stigma and shame to recovery and hope in addressing substance-use disorder

· Faith and Leadership

The North Carolina Council of Churches began addressing the issue of substance-use disorder and overdose response before its Oklahoma counterpart. Elizabeth Brewington joined the council in 2018 specifically to work in this area of ministry, focusing on the overdose response component for the organization’s Partners in Health and Wholeness program. She said the council is working to […]

Beyond stigma and shame to recovery and hope in addressing substance-use disorder

· Faith and Leadership

The North Carolina Council of Churches began addressing the issue of substance-use disorder and overdose response before its Oklahoma counterpart. Elizabeth Brewington joined the council in 2018 specifically to work in this area of ministry, focusing on the overdose response component for the organization’s Partners in Health and Wholeness program. She said the council is working to […]

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