Congregational Recovery Outreach Program

Hinds Behavioral Health Services’ Congregational Recovery Outreach Program (CROP) provides mental health and substance use disorder education, resources, and outreach to African American faith-based organizations. The program focuses on building a supportive environment and connecting African Americans living with mental illness and/or substance use disorders to quality healthcare.

Eligibility

• African American faith-based organizations located in Hinds County, MS

We offer

• Mental Health First Aid training for clergy and faith-based staff
• Partnerships and collaboration with other faith-based organizations
• Access to mental healthcare and substance use services
• Mental health evaluations and medication management
• 24/7 Mobile Crisis Response for mental health emergencies
• Crisis Stabilization for children and adults
• Support groups, case management, and supported employment
• Referrals to detox programs and other services
• Community resources, health education, and substance use prevention materials

Goals

• Increase awareness of mental illness and substance use in the African American community
• Build recovery pathways within faith-based organizations and provide access to treatment
• Create mental health advocates within African American faith-based organizations
• Improve community relationships and destigmatize the language around mental health and substance use