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Spirituality Initiative

The Spirituality Initiative cultivates inclusive spaces where clients, family members, providers, community members and faith leaders can come together to explore and support spirituality’s connection to health and well-being.

Description

The Spirituality Initiative places particular emphasis on people living with mental health or substance use challenges. The initiative is supported by Behavioral Health & Recovery Services through its Office of Diversity & Equity.

Service Focus

Increasing awareness of spirituality in recovery and wellness, promoting inclusive connections across faith and secular traditions and supporting community dialogue on spiritual health.

Membership

  • Open to clients, staff, families, community members, providers and partners
  • Collaborates with faith leaders and community stakeholders

Key Functions

  • Facilitates dialogue about spirituality’s role in recovery and health
  • Encourages integration of spiritual perspectives into behavioral health care
  • Engages in training, education and policy advocacy
  • Supports faith communities in becoming welcoming to people living with behavioral health challenges

Contact

Lear Blitzstein (he/him), Co-chair
lblitzstein@smcgov.org