Community Use of the Diabetes: A Family Matter Program & Toolkit Sharon A. Denham, DSN, RN Professor, Ohio University School of Nursing

No One is Coming!!!!

CITIZEN ACTION Define the community Leadership Leadership team Local partners Diabetes coalition Mission Goals

Mobilize the Community Find a home Funding support Advisory group Task force groups Local champions Home town heroes

Recruit SUGAR Helpers SUPPORT to UNITE GENERATIONS in the APPALACHIAN REGION Volunteers Represent diverse communities Policies Job description Annual commitments

Roles of SUGAR Helpers Share information (health, well-being). Help individuals and families learn. Point to local resources. Conduct local events (health, diabetes). Make good health a priority. Make diabetes visible.

Recruit SUGAR Helpers Local churches and other social groups Universities or community colleges High schools or elementary schools Special community events (Like a County Fair) Recreation centers Senior citizens groups Hospitals Friends and neighbors Family Co-Workers and business people Local leaders

Traits of SUGAR Helpers Friendly, outgoing, positive, caring. Good organizational skills. Interested in helping. Good communicator. Go-getters and self-starters. Willing to learn. Already busy.

Toolkit Materials Posters Flyers Media Campaign Diabetes Educator Manual SUGAR Helper Manual Toolkit Activities Website

Recruit SUGAR Helpers Group of persons Volunteer cohort Annually 1-2 groups Conversion experience

Diabetes Education Program SUGAR Helper team development Review SUGAR Helper Manual Plan the program (six sessions/2 hours) Goal is communication & Knowledge Curricula ideas (APPENDIX F)

Citizen Action Toolkit Materials Toolkit Activities

SUGAR Helper Support On-going meetings that occur regularly Leader accessibility Empower volunteers Family, groups, community Find educational opportunities

Strengthen Volunteer Group Stay active & engaged Recruit new cohorts Volunteer recognition

Where do You Fit?