Resources

Whether it is Congregational Health Ministry, Parish Nursing, Volunteer Care Teams or specific "issue-based" health ministry resources, National Health Ministries has resources and informative materials that are designed to help local congregations. You can also find resources to assist with everything from advocacy efforts to health fairs.

The resource section is divided into those documents and publications that may be viewed or downloaded and printed directly (and immediately) from the website and those that need to be ordered through Presbyterian Distribution Service (PDS).

All resources are described and organized into logical categories that should assist you in finding what you need.

Resources available on the Web

Resources for congregations and communities facing tragedy and trauma

These resources are designed to explain some of the psychological issues that surface for individuals during a crisis, provide information to help identify individuals who need professional help, give coping strategies and suggest ways that we can help one another through the aftermath of a crisis. [Read more]

Resources covering illnesses and medical conditions

Information covering a variety of illnesses and medical conditions including Alzheimer's disease, cholesterol, depression, flu/Influenza and nutrition. [Read more]

Specific "issue-based" health ministry resources

Resources for Youth

Resources to Help You Advocate: Online - Download

Addiction Awareness Resources

Congregational Care Team Resources: Online - Download

General Congregational Health Ministry Resources

Parish Nursing Resources

Health and Wellness Resources

Health, Healing and Wholeness Resources

Resources for Older Adult Ministries

Useful Family Care Giving Links and Information

Additional Resources

Resources for Depression

HIV/AIDS Resources

Serious Mental Illness Resources

Helpful Links

American Public Health

Health Ministries Association

New National Health Ministries Resources

Resources for Youth

Addiction Awareness Resources

Congregational Care Team resources

Health and Wellness Resources

Health, Healing and Wholeness Resources

HIV/AIDS Resources

Parish Nursing Resources

Serious Mental Illness Resources

Additional Resources

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Church and Society Magazine
Encircling Care: Alzheimer's Disease and Congregational Caregiving
May/June 2003 issue. This issue draws the majority of its articles from a national conference held in March 2003 entitled "Encircling Care." It continues the conference conversation about congregational caregiving, with a specific focus on older adults, particularly people and families struggling with Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD).

The journal focuses on difficult, life-altering issues—the loss of the ability to live independently, dementia, end-of-life questions, grief, choices about long-term care. Yet the caring response of congregations, motivated by conviction and concern and woven throughout these pages, demonstrate the interconnectedness of our faith.

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It Can Happen To You: HIV/AIDS & The Older Adult Video and Study Guide
This resource includes a 13-page study and 30-minute video. The study guide was created to accompany the video "It Can Happen To Me" [initially produced by AARP and given to National Health Ministries of the Presbyterian Church (USA)] as an educational tool. The material contained within the study guide has been drawn from a variety of sources and intended to be used by health ministers, parish nurses and other congregational groups—especially those working with persons over 50 as an educational tool for HIV/AIDS awareness for older adults. It is also an excellent source for classes (especially gender specific ones), conferences, retreats, mission fairs, workshops, discussion groups and lectures.

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Presbyterian Care Team Implementation Guide
This guidebook was designed as an introduction to the PCT ministry and as a participant resource to be utilized in the forming of local congregational Care Teams. While it provides a foundation for the PC ministry and an overview of how a caring community might work in each congregation formally, it was created to be used in conjunction with PCT training and to assist the PCT regional consultants as you consider forming Care Teams within your congregation.
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Encircling Care: A New Vision for Congregational Caregiving
This Church & Society issue centers around the compassionate caring of others through the Presbyterian Care Team (PCT) Ministry. It includes articles that will stimulate your thoughts and creativity and move you to expand your personal and congregational approach to caregiving.

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