Addiction Awareness Team
Ministry Training
Team Training is Available for Up to 6 Washington County Congregations
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We will help your congregation build a sustainable Addiction & Mental Health Awareness Ministry by:
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Recruiting and training a committed team
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Developing a clear mission and ministry plan
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Equipping leaders with practical tools and resources
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Launching initiatives that raise awareness and reduce stigma
These steps will support your congregation in becoming known as a place of understanding, compassion, and real support for those who are struggling.
What This Training Does
We equip a small lay team — with pastoral support — to launch and sustain an addiction awareness ministry in your congregation.
This is not about becoming a treatment center.
It is about becoming ready.
Your team receives:
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4 hours of focused instruction
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A practical ministry guidebook
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Curated online resources
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A step-by-step launch framework
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Ongoing coaching and support
This is a proven, lay-led model designed for
long-term sustainability.
Why This Matters
Addiction thrives in silence.
Stigma keeps people hiding.
Churches often don’t know where to begin.
A trained team can:
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Increase awareness
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Reduce stigma
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Offer education
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Connect people to recovery resources
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Support families before a crisis hits
When it is safe to speak, someone needs to be ready to listen.
Proven Leadership
Instructor Pastor Greg Delaney has helped establish more than 140 addiction awareness ministries throughout Ohio. This model works.
Cost & Selection
There is no cost to participate.
Supported by Washington County opioid settlement funding.
Up to 6 congregations will be selected through an application process.
Congregations not selected will be placed on a waiting list should funding be extended next year.
