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5/28/2015 Surrounding yourself with support and knowledge Jesus Pastor Youth Department Counselors / Social Workers Police Dept. CPS School Guidance
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Surrounding yourself with support and knowledge
Pastor Youth Department Counselors / Social Workers Police Dept. CPS School Guidance Counselors High School or Middle School Teachers/Coaches Parents
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Be who we are ….. Do what we do best We need to lead them to the one who heals brokenness We need to model Faith He doesn’t always lead us to “it”
but He will never let us walk alone
He is busy ……. Make it count Let him set the tone Meet regularly ????????? His name is on the line
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You need Pastoral Ministry too! We’ve got connections Help us to better serve you in the future No body likes surprises
(except Birthdays and Proposals)
Know a few …. And have ‘em ready Look for volunteers Refer Refer Refer Listen to and support
the Professionals
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It’s a two way street leading the same direction Safety is IMPORTANT Pastoral Ministry is sometimes messy Lead by example They are in “youth ministry” too Kids who are the hardest to love need it the most
Where are these kids in your ministry?
When in doubt let CPS sort it out PROTECTIVE is their middle name Focused & Neutral What if ….. Notify Pastor,
Virtus Coordinator & Safe Environment Office
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Become a resource in times of crisis or trauma Line of communication for sharing trends and student
concerns
Inside scoop on school schedules, testing and stresses
The priority setters We will not always agree but we are their to support
them when we are able
Families in crisis don’t always recognize it ~ Be Prepared Sometimes they can’t be part of the team They need Pastoral Care as well!
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211: 211wny.org
Regional resources covering 8 counties!
Samaritan Counseling Center: wnycounseling.org
Christian Counseling available in 13 locations in WNY
Child Protective Services: (CPS)
Mandated reporters, call: 1-800-635-1522 General public call: 1-800-342-3720
Pregnant and don't know what to do, call: (716) 847-2205 Al-Anon/ Al-Ateen: Support for relatives and friends of alcoholics
24 Hours / 7 Days a Week 716-856-2520 aiswny.org
Erie County 716-834-3131 Chat. County 1-800-724-0461 National Suicide Prevention # 1-800-273- Talk (8255)
T.R.Y. Program: Temporary Housing & Assistance for girls 16-24
Tryprogram.org 716-892-2814
Franciscan Center: Temp. Housing & Assistance for boys 16-20
Fransicancenterinc.org 716-822-8017
Compass House: Shelter for youth 12-17 Resources for youth 14-24
Compasshouse.org 24hr hotline 716-886-0935
Job Corps: Free job training & G.E.D. assistance with housing for youth 16-24
Jobcorps.gov 1-800-733-5627
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