Ep. 239 – Faith Communities Supercharging Recovery, with Dr. Monty BurksEp. 239 – Faith Communities Supercharging Recovery, with Dr. Monty Burks
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The opioid epidemic has taken a deep toll on fami…
28:50•2 May 2019
Faith in Action: How Tennessee's Faith-Based Recovery Network is Making a Difference
“What we found was is that by doing that, the congregation started building their own relationships with the treatment and recovery programs. So having our congregations available to be able to partner with our treatment programs or treatment court, our prevention coalitions, our substance abuse prevention coalitions we have about in our state, they all have a very strong faith sector and some of the areas, some of the regions we have built faith-based recovery networks with our prevention coalitions.”
Ever thought about the power of faith in overcoming addiction? This episode of Cover 2 Resources brings you an inspiring conversation with Dr. Monty Burks, the State Director of Special Projects and Faith-Based Initiatives in Tennessee. Dr. Burks sheds light on the Faith-Based Recovery Network, a program that unites faith communities to support those struggling with substance abuse. In Tennessee, where over 1,631 people died from drug overdoses in 2016 alone, this initiative is a beacon of hope. Dr.
Burks explains how faith communities are not just offering spiritual guidance but also providing practical support and creating certified recovery congregations. These congregations work hand-in-hand with treatment programs, extending their reach to under-served areas and building more pathways to recovery. Through his experiences and insights, Dr. Burks reveals the challenges and triumphs of integrating faith with recovery efforts. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in how community and faith can come together to combat addiction.
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