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Mobilizing Your Congregation for Action: Addressing Substance Use and Its Root Causes
EVENT DATE & DETAILSNote: This workshop takes place in the Eastern time zone.
This workshop will equip you with the tools to inspire and mobilize your congregation to take meaningful action against substance use disorder. Learn how motivational interviewing can help guide both individuals and congregations toward compassionate action. We’ll also explore practical ways to address the root causes of substance use, such as poverty and social isolation. By attending, you’ll gain the skills and confidence to lead with compassion and empower your congregation to make a tangible difference in the lives of those affected by substance use and their families.
About the instructorBorn and raised in Jeffersonville, Indiana, Dr. William Cooke graduated from IU Southeast in 1994 before going on to graduate with honors from IU School of Medicine in 2001 and the Ball Memorial Family Medicine residency in 2004. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Family Medicine and the American Society of Addiction Medicine specializing in Family Medicine, Addiction Medicine, and HIV Medicine. He has received multiple awards for his approaches to addressing the needs of people in resource-poor communities, as well as spearheading efforts to respond to the 2015 HIV outbreak in the United States.
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