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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 Counselors � High School or Middle School Teachers/Coaches � Parents 1

5/28/2015 ����� � Team Captain, Coach & Owner � 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 cares….. “Pastoring” is his job � He is busy ……. Make it count � Let him set the tone � Meet regularly ????????? � His name is on the line 2

5/28/2015 �������������� ����������������������������� � Pastoral Ministry is rough ….. You may get hurt � 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) ������������� �������������� � Ministry is Different than Counseling! � Know a few …. And have ‘em ready � Look for volunteers � Refer Refer Refer � Listen to and support the Professionals 3

5/28/2015 ������������������ � They see a different side of community life � 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? ��������������������������������� � Reporters call: 1-800-635-1522 Or 1-800-342-3720 � When in doubt let CPS sort it out � PROTECTIVE is their middle name � Focused & Neutral � What if ….. � Notify Pastor, Virtus Coordinator & Safe Environment Office 4

5/28/2015 ���������������������������� �������������������� � Team up against Bullying, Sexting & Cyber “junk” etc.. � 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 gate keeper to their kids � 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! 5

5/28/2015 ���������������� ���������������� ���������������� ���������������� ����������� � Catholic Charities: ccwny.org Assorted Resources � 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 � St. Gianna Molla Pregnancy Outreach Center: 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 �������������������� �������������������� �������������������� �������������������� � Crisis Services 24hr Hotline: Suicide Prevention 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 6