Mississippi’s
Mental Health
Mississippi’s
Mental Health
Hands To
The Plow
Know The Facts
23.5 Million adults
adults (ages 18+) are in recovery from alcohol or drug addiction. Most never receive the help they need.
African American
African Americans often face more barriers to treatment than the general population when factoring in stigma, bias, and socioeconomic status.
11.2%
Only 11.2% received the help for their addiction in a specialized facility.
African American congregations
Research has shown that African American congregations in the South, and Mississippi in particular, are the primary institutional means for reversing social disadvantages often faced by blacks living in this region of the country.
The Congregational Recovery Outreach Program (CROP)
Putting Our Hands To The Plow
CROP’s mission is help faith communities foster recovery for individuals living with substance use disorders and mental illnesses through collaborations, best practices, and education.
Our Partners
Jackson Revival Center
Participating in a community is one of the best ways to encourage spiritual growth. Through Small Groups and serving, you can connect with others as you grow in your relationship with Christ.
New Horizon Church International
We want you to know that God loves you
and NHCI does too. Regardless of your background we want you here with us. NHCI is good ground and once planted we are confident you will grow and prosperous in life as God sees fit.
Pearl Street AME Church
The Motto “God Our Father, Christ Our Redeemer, the Holy Spirit Our Comforter, Humankind Our Family” is a great summary of what the African Methodist Episcopal Church believes.