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Community Faith-Based Substance Abuse SummitFebruary 23, 2005 : 

Community Faith-Based Substance Abuse Summit February 23, 2005 Arthur T. Dean Major General, U.S. Army, Retired Chairman and CEO CADCA

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What is a Coalition? A formal arrangement for cooperation and collaboration between groups or sectors of the community, in which each group retains its identity but all agree to work together toward a common goal of building a safe, healthy and drug-free community.

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CADCA’s Mission To strengthen the capacity of community coalitions to create safe, healthy and drug-free communities.

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What is CADCA? National, nonprofit, member-based organization Founded in 1992; outgrowth of President Bush’s Drug Advisory Council Over 5,000 coalitions in network. Provides public policy, training and technical assistance, coalition-specific media, and national conferences.

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Website—www.cadca.org Coalitions Online—weekly e-news Subscribe at cadca.org Research Into Action—Coalition Institute’s semi-monthly newsletter Subscribe at coalitioninstitute.org Coalition-Focused Media

National Coalition Registry: 

National Coalition Registry CADCA recently launched the largest annual registry of community anti-drug coalitions. Register today at http://cadca.org/annualsurvey Help CADCA advocate for your funding needs and shape CADCA's training and TA. Provide a better picture of coalitions on a national, state and local level.

National Community Anti-Drug Coalition Institute: 

National Community Anti-Drug Coalition Institute Established as part of Drug-Free Communities Act reauthorization CADCA’s center for coalition training, technical assistance, evaluation, research and capacity building

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National Training Opportunities National Leadership Forum Mid-Year Training Institute National Coalition Academy Regional and State level events Satellite and audio teleconferences

Substantial Declines in Teen Drug Use: 

Substantial Declines in Teen Drug Use In 2002, President Bush set goals to reduce teen drug use by 10 percent in two years, and 25 percent in five years. Over the past three years there has been a 17 percent decrease in teenage drug use. Because of these reductions there are now 600,000 fewer teens using drugs than there where in 2001.

Past Month Use of Any Illicit Drug Has Decreased: 

Past Month Use of Any Illicit Drug Has Decreased

12th Graders’ Past Year Marijuana Use vs. Perceived Risk: 

12th Graders’ Past Year Marijuana Use vs. Perceived Risk

Coalitions as part of the National Drug Control Strategy : 

Coalitions as part of the National Drug Control Strategy In December, ONDCP Director John Walters signaled out the work of community coalitions as a major contributor to these positive trends. President Bush’s FY2006 budget calls for $80M for Drug-Free Communities program—the principle program that funds coalitions

Coalitions and the Faith Community: 

Coalitions and the Faith Community "A leader is one who influences a specific group of people to move in a God-given direction." — J. Robert Clinton Impact of spirituality on drug abuse prevention, treatment and recovery cannot be ignored. Faith-based organizations are strong coalition partners.

CADCA’s Faith-Based Initiatives : 

CADCA’s Faith-Based Initiatives Hosted formal gatherings of faith-leaders at the CADCA National Leadership Forum since 1999. Printed “Partners for the Greater Good” -- (Strategizers #45 and #46) in 2003 Produced a 2003 satellite broadcast Assisted with SAMHSA’s Faith and Community-Based Symposium at the Forum in 2004 and 2005.

The “Armies of Compassion” : 

The “Armies of Compassion” In 2001, President Bush created the Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives. Priority areas: at-risk youth; ex-offenders; homeless and hungry; substance abusers; persons with HIV/AIDS. Federal grant programs like the Compassion Capital Fund, Access to Recovery seek partnership with local faith-based organizations www.fbci.gov

Faith as a Protective Factor: 

Faith as a Protective Factor Spirituality and volunteerism are cited as protective factors for youth substance abuse prevention. 1992, Hawkins and Catalano 147 studies out of 175 found religion to be a deterrent to alcohol or drug abuse in children. 2001, ”Handbook of Religion and Health”

“So Help Me God”: 

“So Help Me God” Study on substance abuse, religion and spirituality found teens who do not consider religious beliefs important are: 3 times as likely to drink, binge drink and smoke 4 times as likely to use marijuana 7 times as likely to use illicit drugs 2001, National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse (CASA)

Strengths of Faith Involvement : 

Strengths of Faith Involvement Care and guidance of an intergenerational community Opportunities for positive relations with peers Support and education fro parents Opportunities for service to others Service opportunities as an expression of faith Faith/values as the basis of sound life choices

Faith as an Asset : 

Faith as an Asset 353,000 religious congregations in the US 88% of Americans report some religious affiliation 90% of congregations run social programs Financial Assets: facilities; volunteers, and programs Developmental Assets: building sense of community, promoting healthy lifestyles.

Coalition for a Drug-Free Greater Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH: 

Coalition for a Drug-Free Greater Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH Delivered an 8-week parent education program “Strong Voices, Smart Choices” through congregations Reviving the Human Spirit Initiative Lay teams to address substance abuse Clergy training in prevention and intervention Annual summit on addiction

The Faith-Based Prevention ModelTallahassee, FL: 

The Faith-Based Prevention Model Tallahassee, FL Originally developed to address rural African-American youth Model depends on full-participation from clergy and congregation Outcomes include: reduction and incidence of ATOD, reduction in access to drugs, improved peer group quality (friends who get good grades, do not take drugs)

Genesis Prevention Coalition, Inc.Atlanta, GA : 

Genesis Prevention Coalition, Inc. Atlanta, GA Genesis Prevention Coalition included spiritual component from its beginning Genesis developed a Community Collaboration Network that connected with the faith community, developed project teams “Buy-in” at first meeting by assigning everyone to a team, based on their interests

Elements of Successful Collaboration: 

Elements of Successful Collaboration Respect all denominations Be inclusive Build relationships Meet people “where they are”

Successful Collaboration Cont. : 

Successful Collaboration Cont. Recognize the “Power of the Circle” Encourage faith alliances with government, funders, health organizations Stay at the table! Commit to long-term strategic planning

Role of Community Coalitions: 

Role of Community Coalitions Leverages—funding, partnerships, advocacy Linkages—collaboration, stewardship Local data—help to see “beyond the congregation” Leadership—guidance on issues Service delivery—evaluation, planning

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Combining the strengths of faith-based organizations with the scientific knowledge and community mobilization skills of coalitions is a powerful combination in the mission to decrease or prevent substance abuse.

A Final Thought : 

A Final Thought "Enthusiasm is one of the most powerful engines of success. When you do a thing, do it with all your might. Put your whole soul into it. Stamp it with your own personality. Be active, be energetic and faithful, and you will accomplish your object. Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm." Ralph Waldo Emerson