23.5M
Adults (ages 18+) are in recovery from alcohol or drug addiction. Most never receive the help they need.
Putting our hands to the plow
CROP’s (Congregational Recovery Outreach Program) mission is to help faith communities foster recovery for individuals living with substance use disorders and mental illnesses through collaborations, best practices, and education.
Where would you like to start?
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For pastors
I’m a Pastor
Free self-care modules and counseling for pastors, pastoral teams and their spouses.
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For congregations
My Church Wants to Partner
See how congregations join the CROP network and what support they receive.
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For individuals and families
I Need Help
Reach out confidentially for yourself or someone you love. We will connect you to care.
Funded by the Mississippi Department of Mental Health, Bureau of Behavioral Health Services, Division of Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment Services. Administered by the Mississippi Public Health Institute.
Testimonials
What people say about our work.
I love the way that pastor Thad Williams incorporated the scripture with the lesson.
CROP event feedbackThe presentation was phenomenal and the speaker was very knowledgeable.
CROP event feedbackThe participants were given an opportunity and encouraged to share.
CROP event feedbackI enjoyed the engagement of conversation from speakers and guest panelists!
CROP event feedback
For pastors
Pastors, are you in need of a breakthrough?
Feeling overwhelmed or burned out in ministry? The Breakthrough is a safe, Christ-centered space to find rest, recovery and connection with other pastors.
- Reflect
- Reset
- Recharge
Know the facts
Why we start with the church.
11.2%
Only 11.2% received help for their addiction in a specialized facility.
More barriers
African Americans often face more barriers to treatment than the general population once stigma, bias and socioeconomic status are factored in.
The congregation
Research shows African American congregations in the South, and in Mississippi in particular, are the primary institutional means for reversing the social disadvantages many Black Mississippians face.
Featured partner church
About CROP
The Congregational Recovery Outreach Program.
We want to cultivate faith communities where love and support can be felt the most, especially when caring is simply not enough.
CROP is a community-based grant program funded by the Mississippi Department of Mental Health, Bureau of Behavioral Health Services, Division of Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment Services, in partnership with the Mississippi Public Health Institute.
About CROPOur mission
Three moments where a church can make the difference.
We help faith communities foster recovery for people living with substance use disorders and mental illnesses through collaboration, best practices and education.
Prevention
Education for members, families and friends so the warning signs are recognized early, inside the church family.
Intervention
Guidance for faith leaders on the front lines, who are often the first people a family calls when addiction or mental illness reaches home.
Recovery
Congregations that keep showing up, with collaboration and proven practices that support people through long-term recovery.
Every congregation has likely had members affected by substance use disorders or mental illness. Many faith leaders may not know how close to home these issues are. Let’s make a difference in our churches and communities.
Our work
Our impact, church by church.
Launch days, congregation trainings and mental health events at our partner churches across the Jackson area.
