RESOURCES FOR FAITH COMMUNITY NURSING AND HEALTH MINISTRY
http://www.facebook.com Search for Faith Community Nursing in the Rockies. This is a site where you can ask questions or read articles posted by members.
http://www.yammer.com Search for Westberg Institute. This site is interactive with Faith Community Nurses across the nation. It is a great place to ask questions and look for resources.
The International Faith Community Nurse Resource Center provides resources and curriculum for faith community/parish nurses. International Faith CommunityNurses https://westberginstitute.org/international-faith-community-nursing/
Health Ministries Association is considered the professional organization for the specialty of faith community nursing.
Health Ministries Association
The Church Health Center has great resources for providing health ministry in congregations and the practice of faith community nursing. https://www.facebook.com/churchhealthmemphis/
The National Episcopal Health Ministries website has resources for the practice of health ministry and faith community nursing. You can be on their listserv to receive regular emails about the latest happenings. National Episcopal Health Ministries
American Baptist National Health Ministries
Ministries of Healing
United Church of Christ – Faith Community Nursing Information
https://www.ucc.org/justice_health_ucc-community-nurses
The United Methodist Church Health Ministry Network has resources and a listserve with regular updates.
Health Ministry Resources
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Consumer Advocates
– Best Hearing Aids
https://www.caring.com/best-hearing-aids/.
– Medical Alerts
https://www consumersadvocate.org/medical-alerts
COVID Resources for Faith Communities
Centers for Disease Control – Coronavirus Resources
Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Research Center
Colorado Department of Health – Informaton on Covid
Centers for Disease Control – Community and Faith Based Operations
American Nurse Association – Covid Guidelines for Nurses
Daily Covid 19 Briefing – Facts not Fear (United Church of Christ)
Coronavirus and the Church (United Church of Christ)
Coronavirus Resources – Catholic Church Chaplains
Coronavirus Resources – Evangelical Lutheran Parish Nurse Association
Elder Care Resources
HomeCare.org wants to ensure that seniors and their loved ones have the help and resources they need to remain independent and safe in their own homes. They believe that every older adult should have the opportunity to choose their own path in their senior care journey. No matter what challenges they face, they are here to empower seniors and their loved ones by providing tools and the resources they need to make informed decisions.
https://www.homecare.org/about-us/
PayingForSeniorCare.com helps the elderly and their families fully understand the cost of long term care and the programs that can provide financial support. They have an online database of tools, references, and articles that cover topics like available care options and free resources that are available in your area. You can review our guide here:
Senior Advice.com – Denver Area Help in Finding Senior Care
This group helps provide free expert information and assistance for seniors and their caregivers who need to find assisted living, nursing home care, in-home care, and other types of transitional senior care.
Health Insurance/Medicare Resources
Provides free resources on affordable health insurance for medicare, medicaid, and those who are unemployed.
- https://www.affordablehealthinsurance.com/medicare/
- https://www.affordablehealthinsurance.com/medicaid/
- https://www.affordablehealthinsurance.com/health-insurance-for-unemployed/
Contact: Jackie Wright
Community Resource Advocate
AffordableHealthInsurance.com | jackie@affordablehealthinsurance.com
Mental Health Resources
Interfaith Mental Health Network – United Church of Christ
The WISE (Welcoming, Inclusive, Supportive and Engaged) Congregation for Mental Health Resolution information and materials are available on this site.
Interfaith Network on Mental Illness
Provides resources on mental health and faith for clergy, staff, and congregants. Also a good resource on suicide prevention.
National Alliance on Mental Illness
This comprehensive website offers information on all types of mental illness and includes contact information for information, support, and emergencies
Pathways to Promise – This groups supports faith groups with mental health resources.
http://www.pathways2progress.org
Professional Education Systems Institute
PESI is a non-profit that provides free continuing education with credits and other resources to health care professionals across the country (online or in-person).
QPR Institute – Question, Persuade, Refer
Provides training on suicide prevention and support of congregants who struggle with depression
Mesothelioma Guide
(A Rare Cancer Related to Asbestos Exposure) has resources and support for those who have mesothelioma.
https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/mesothelioma/
Mesothelioma Hope
Provides resources and support groups to those suffering with mesothelioma.
https://www.mesotheliomahope.com/resources/support-groups/
Mesothelioma Veterans Center
Provides free resources that are reviewed by certified oncologists and provide detailed information about mesothelioma and its health impacts. Our mission is to raise awareness about cancer and other asbestos-related diseases such as mesothelioma.
https://www.mesotheliomaveterans.org/
National Health Observances
The National Health Observances website provides a list of monthly health observances for various issues as well as links to resources for each health observance.
Nutrition
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has a wonderful website with many resources dedicated to good nutrition.
USDA Food and Nutrition Service
Sexual Assault Victim Support – Child Safe Colorado
ChildSafe is one place where survivors and their families can feel safe, comfortable, and supported, through expert counseling and compassion
They provide safe, responsive treatment, education, and recovery from childhood abuse, primarily sexual abuse, without prejudice or discrimination while respecting the personal dignity and worth of each individual.
https://www.childsafecolorado.org/
Sexually Transmitted Disease Testing
Boulder, CO
https://www.testing.com/std-testing/boulder-co/
Colorado Springs, CO
https://www.elpasocountyhealth.org/service/reproductive-health
Denver, CO
https://www.denverpublichealth.org/clinics-services/std-testing-treatment
Fort Collins, CO
https://www.larimer.org/health/clinical-services/reproductive-health/stistd-testing-and-treatment
Grand Junction, CO