Health Ministry Toolkit: Activities and Resources
These activities do not require the expertise of a healthcare professional and are suitable for all health ministries:
Precious Purple Sunday
Referrals
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The Crib and Safe Sleep Program provides a free portable crib and safe sleep education to eligible families. The portable crib will be delivered and set up in the home. The best time to apply to this program is in the last 6 weeks of pregnancy.
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The Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program offers food support, nutrition advice, and breastfeeding support to eligible pregnant and postpartum women, and infants and children up to age 5.
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The Community Asthma Program provides free in-home visits to help families learn how to control childhood asthma.
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The Health Ministries Association offers a discount on prescriptions through its Free Savings flyer. Many pharmacies in Baltimore accept this discounted program – see a list of participating pharmacies on the flyer.
Educational Materials
Community-Based Group Support Programs
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B’more Fit, a nutrition, fitness, and stress management program for mothers of children under age 5. Call 410-396-9404 (has income eligibility requirements).
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Moms Clubs, an educational support group program for pregnant women and their partners (several locations citywide). Call 410-662-5500.
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HOPE Project, a home visiting and group support program that provides support to mothers who have experienced a fetal or infant loss. Call 410-649-0500.
Additional Resources
In-Person Technical Assistance
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Provide data on the issues impacting maternal and child health in Baltimore City
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Assist with referrals and linkages to programs and services
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Encourage your congregants to take advantage of BHB programs, services, and committees
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Conduct seminars and workshops on requested topics
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Help your ministry to develop support groups and care teams