Peer Support

Welcome to Peer Support Prevention, where we empower individuals through shared experiences to address substance misuse, overdose, suicide, and behavioral health crises. Our trained peer supporters build trust and offer vital education, recognizing warning signs and promoting healthy coping strategies We focus on early intervention and fostering community connections to enhance resilience and advocate for prevention over clinical treatment. Join us in cultivating a supportive environment that encourages lasting change and respect for personal boundaries, while also embracing spiritual support in faith-based settings.

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SMI COMMUNITY RESOURCE & REFERRAL CENTER

Connecting People • Finding Resources • Building Hope

Sometimes you know you need help—you just don’t know who to call.

The SMI Community Resource & Referral Center helps individuals and families connect with community resources and services that may meet their needs.

We can help connect you with resources for:

• Mental Health & Emotional Wellness
• Substance Use Treatment & Recovery
• Grief & Bereavement Support
• Domestic Violence Resources
• Suicide Prevention & Crisis Resources
• Food, Housing & Basic Needs
• Healthcare & Wellness Resources
• Re-Entry & Justice-Involved Support
• Employment & Community Resources
• Family & Youth Services
• Peer Support
• Pastoral & Spiritual Care, when requested
• Other Community Services & Referrals

You don't have to know which agency to call. That's where we can help.

Our Resource & Referral Center can help you identify your needs, explore available community resources, make connections, and determine the next step.

Individuals • Families • Schools • Churches • Community Organizations

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Community Resource & Referral Center

Connecting you to the right help, at the right time.

SMI provides non-clinical community support, resource navigation, education, peer support and referrals. When a higher level of care is needed, we help connect individuals with appropriate professional services.

Our 4 Pillars as a Rescue Hub

1. Men Health Support
We provide emotional support, coping tools, peer-led groups, recovery education, and connection to appropriate resources.

2. Spiritual Support
We offer encouragement, reflection, prayer/faith-based support when desired, purpose-centered care, and hope through seasons of loss, trauma, and transition.

3. Health & Wellness
We support whole-person wellness through self-care, stress management, movement, nutrition, healthy routines, and practical wellness education.

4. Family & Community Support
We walk alongside families, caregivers, and loved ones through education, advocacy, community resources, outreach, and ongoing support.

Who We Serve

We serve:

Adults living with mental health, substance use, grief, trauma, or recovery challenges
Individuals in recovery who need peer connection and support
Families, caregivers, and loved ones
Underserved and vulnerable community members with limited access to care
Children, youth, schools, churches, first responders, jails, and community partners
Anyone seeking education, referrals, wellness resources, and a safe place to begin again

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WELLNESS

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Welcome to our Physical Wellness program!

We are dedicated to helping individuals discover practical strategies for caring for their bodies and enhancing their everyday health. From nutrition education to exercise activities, sleep and stress management, we offer a variety of resources and workshops designed to support your wellness journey. Join us in embracing a healthier lifestyle and connecting with essential health resources in your community!

Here’s a concise message for your website that incorporates the areas of wellness: "Embrace Physical Wellness by caring for your body, nurturing your health. Foster Social Wellness through building healthy connections with others. Cultivate Environmental Wellness by creating and connecting people to safe, supportive surroundings."

At Social Wellness,

we empower individuals to cultivate healthy relationships and forge meaningful connections within their communities. Our offerings range from peer-support groups and grief-support activities to workshops on healthy relationships and communication skills. We also provide mentoring, community gatherings, and volunteer opportunities, all aimed at supporting those who may feel isolated., A key aspect of social wellness is understanding that you don’t have to navigate life alone.

Enviromental

Environmental wellness encompasses more than just recycling; it involves fostering safe and supportive environments where individuals can thrive. Our organization is dedicated to enhancing community wellness by providing essential resources housing and basic needs, assisting those leaving incarceration in accessing community services, and offering domestic violence safety resources. We create safe spaces for peer meetings and organize community clean-up projects to improve our surroundings. By partnering with churches, schools, and local agencies, we work together to cultivate healthier environments for everyone.

Education

Welcome to SMI Foundation, where we are dedicated to empowering our community through education and prevention programs. Our non-clinical, practical approach on equipping individuals, families, and organizations with the knowledge and tools they need to recognize and respond to various concerns effectively. From suicide prevention to mental health awareness, cover a wide range of topics aimed at fostering resilience and well-being. Join us in creating a safer, healthier community by connecting with our resources and programs today.

Pastoral & Chaplain Support

At Stephen's Ministry, Inc., we offer Pastoral and Chaplain Support to help individuals, families, or groups navigate tough times. Whether you need individual support, would like to join a grief support group, or need chaplain support for your organization or workplace, our pastoral team is here to walk with you toward emotional and spiritual wellness.

SMI Foundation is dedicated to providing spiritual first responders who complement professional emergency services, offering support in times of crisis. Our team is trained to address the emotional and spiritual needs of individuals affected by trauma, ensuring a holistic approach to healing. We believe in the power of connection, compassion, understanding to foster resilience in our community. At SMI, we are committed to creating a safe space for healing and growth, empowering individuals to navigate their journeys with hope and support

Spiritual Care Services May Include

grief ministry,

faith-based encouragement,

church/community spiritual support.

Prayer when requested
Pastoral care
Chaplain support
Grief ministry
Faith-based encouragement
Church connection
Hospital and funeral support when available
Spiritual support during crisis, loss, illness, or transition
Community faith partnerships

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Chaplain & Pastoral Trauma Response

Chaplain and Pastoral Trauma Response provides compassionate, non-clinical emotional and spiritual support to individuals, families, and communities during or following a crisis or traumatic event.

The purpose is presence, comfort, stabilization, spiritual care when desired, and connection to additional help.

A community trauma-response team may provide:

Crisis presence following suicide, overdose, sudden death, serious accident, violence, disaster, or other traumatic events.
Immediate emotional support by listening, offering reassurance, and helping individuals identify their immediate needs.
Spiritual care including prayer, Scripture, pastoral conversation, and faith-based support when requested.
Grief and bereavement support following death, including support for families during the first hours and days of loss.
Suicide postvention support for families, churches, workplaces, schools, or communities affected by a suicide.
Overdose-loss support for families experiencing sudden substance-related death.
Domestic-violence and crime support through compassionate presence, safety-focused resources, and referral to appropriate professional services.
Hospital and end-of-life support, including bedside presence, prayer when requested, and support for family members.
Community disaster response alongside appropriate emergency and community agencies.
Resource navigation and referrals to mental-health professionals, medical providers, crisis services, shelters, grief services, treatment programs, or other specialized care when needed.

What Pastoral Trauma Response Is Not

Pastoral and chaplain trauma response does not replace emergency services, medical treatment, psychotherapy, or licensed mental-health care. Team members remain within their training and role and refer individuals to a higher level of care when appropriate.

Simple program description:

“Our Chaplain and Pastoral Trauma Response provides compassionate presence during life's most difficult moments. We offer non-clinical emotional support, spiritual care when requested, grief support, practical resources, and connection to appropriate community and professional services.”

This would fit especially well as the crisis-response component of your broader peer-support and community wellness work.

Welcome to our Seminars & Speaking Engagements! We offer a variety of topics designed to address the pressing issues of life, such as Family Matters, Dealing with GrIEF, and Surviving Storms.

Our formats include: in-house

seminars,

workshops,

and

community events,

ensuring that we reach audiences in corporate or church settings. With a heart for the community, we aim to foster faith, wellness, and resilience in the face of adversity.

Available Topics

Family Matters
Addressing the Issues of Life
Dealing with MARRIAGE AND FAMILY
Dealing with Grief
Surviving Storms
Faith, wellness, and resilience
SUICIDE PREVENTION
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
DIVORCE
RECOVERY
FAMILY AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE
LOVING SOMEONE WITH MENTAL ILLNESS

speaking engagements

to our Bereavement & Grief Chaplaincy services, where we understand the profound impact of loss. Our dedicated chaplains are here to provide and spiritual support for individuals and families navigating their journey. We offer compassionate presence, prayer, and counseling, along with assistance in planning and officiating funerals and memorial services. Through memorial gatherings and ongoing post-funeral support, we aim to help you find peace, meaning, and closure during this difficult time.

At SMI Foundation, we provide vital chaplain services during traumatic events. Our dedicated team responds to accidents, overdoses, suicides, and natural disasters, offering comfort and guidance.

Compassionate Support in Crisis