1. 1 C.E.A.S.E. (Changing Environment and Attitudes for Substance Elimination) A FAITH-BASED TOBACCO CONTROL PROGRAM FOR AFRICAN AMERICANS

2. 2 MISSION To partner with local churches utilizing faith-based strategies to create an environment which educates the African American community regarding the dangers of alcohol, tobacco and drug abuse.

3. 3 THE PROBLEM Each year, more African Americans die from diseases caused by smoking than, murder, AIDS, drug and alcohol abuse and car crashes combined! Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

4. 4 OBJECTIVES 1)Identified and/or developed culturally specific faith-based programs, curriculum and resources that meet the needs of the identified population. 2)Identified and developed a coalition of faith- based leaders. 3)Trained members to conduct cessation and prevention classes in their congregations.

5. 5 SERVICES Adult Cessation classes Six one hour sessions Held in local churches Culturally specific, faith-based curriculum Second hand smoke presentations Youth Prevention Classes - Four one hour session -Held in churches, after school and summer programs -Age and culturally appropriate curriculum -Second hand smoke presentations

6. 6 Adult Activities Citywide Clergy Luncheon Health Forums Hat Off to Health Senior Events Annual conference Youth Prevention Activities: Friday Night Live Poster/Essay Contest Youth Summit CEASE Preschool Presentations One hour session Held in Head Start programs and child care centers

7. 7 PROGRAM OUTCOMES CESSATION 45 adults enrolled in six week sessions 25 adults completed six week sessions 14 adults stopped smoking Participants that Stopped Smoking after Cessation Program (N=14)

8. 8 PREVENTION 2778 youth participated in anti-smoking activities 283 youth completed prevention classes

9. 9 SECONDHAND SMOKE 400 persons attended “Not in My Temple” presentation. Gender of Youth Participants (N=171) Gender of Adult Participants (N= 229)

10. 10 METHODS Reaching Out: Stretching Forth Hands…Relationship Development Compassion Concern Commitment Services That Meet The Need Touching Lives: Services That Meet The Need Awareness Training Prevention Intervention

11. 11 Faith-based Focus Education Collaboration & Partnerships Mentorship Accountability

12. 12 DEVELOPING FAITH-BASED COLLABRATIONS & COALITION  Establish Relationships  Develop a Core Group  Define the Problem and Its Impact to the Community  Identify Key Stakeholders  Convene the First Team Meeting  Begin the Planning Process

13. 13 Do’s Respect the chain of command Be willing to provide the service during non- traditional hours Learn, Respect, and Embrace the Culture Be flexible Be a team player

14. 14 Don'ts Do not disrespect the rules of the house Do not display a behavior that denote a superior attitude Do not underestimate the power of people Do not leave anyone out Do not attempt to change the organizations culture, protocol, and/or mission

15. 15 Disadvantages of Faith-based Collaborations  Primary reason for existence has no flexibility  Limited financial resources to contribute  Zero tolerance for disrespect of the structure  Major QA required  Change is not easily embraced

16. 16 Benefits of Faith-based Collaboration  Faith-based Networking  Enhanced Community Acceptance and Trust  The ability to do more with less-Cost effective  Community Impact  Target Audience  Pre-exiting Support Systems  Opportunities for Education/Training (learn what really works and how)  Intergeneration Unity  Promotion of Total Well-being  Free Advertisement for your organization  Enhances the reputation of your organization

17. 17 RESOURCES Cessation Curriculum

18. 18 The C.E.A.S. E. Project Secondhand Smoke Curriculum “ Not Around My Temple”

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20. 20 CONTACTS INFORMATION THE CEASE PROJECT THE CITY OF REFUGE POINT OF IMPACT 3480 REFUGEE ROAD COLUMBUS, OHIO 43232 YoLanda S. Lewis, MS, Director Ylewis@1stchurch.net Victoria Wilder Crews, BS, OCPS II, Coordinator Vcrews@1stchurch.net Tel: 614-231-9564 Fax: 614-231-9210 Website: www.ceaseproject.org