Faith Partners

Mission

We help faith congregations develop a team approach to prevention and recovery.   

Goals

We see congregations across Nebraska that are prevention committed and recovery friendly, 

  • Playing their full role with prevention and education
  • Reducing stigma and isolation with alcohol, drug and behavioral health issues,
  • Supporting individuals and families who are struggling with these issues

Some Faith Partners Teams

St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, St. Michael’s Catholic Church, Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, Raymond United Methodist Church, Edenton Disciples of Christ Church, Eastridge Presbyterian Church, St. Andrews Lutheran Church, First-Plymouth United Church of Christ, New Visions United Methodist Church

Resources

This resource page will prepare you with everything you need to host a Mental Health Café in your community.

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This brief description of Faith Partners will give you an overview of how congregations address alcohol/drug and mental health issues and why they need to be doing so.

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Get training to learn how to tackle alcohol, drug, and mental health issues using the resources of your congregation.

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Physical diseases have no stigma. It’s easy for people to show they care by bringing casseroles to affected families. Similarly, we want behavioral health disorders to be “casserole diseases” like physical ailments are. We named our brief newsletter, “The Casserole Bite.” Click here to find past issues.

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Webinar: Explore some of the misconceptions about serving people experiencing mental health struggles and discuss the realities of becoming a welcoming church.

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Call 988 for suicide or mental health emergency. Call 911 for medical or police emergencies. For a comprehensive list of Lincoln Resources go to your App Store and check out MyLink. The Alcohol and Drug services are listed under ‘Health’.

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Our “Gatekeepers” are licensed professional therapists who are also people of faith. They may be able to help you directly or know the right professional to refer you to.

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Contact Us

Derek Effle, B. S.

Coach-Facilitator-Adventurer

402-429-9958 Email

Teri Effle, B. S.

Prevention Specialist

402-429-9959 Email