The opioid crisis has hit rural America harder than anywhere else. The rural church is often the only institution left standing in communities devastated by addiction. Here is how to respond.
How to use this resource
Lead with dignity, not labels. Learn local treatment, recovery, emergency, and family-support pathways before a crisis arises. Pastoral care can offer presence, prayer, practical help, and connection; it cannot diagnose or replace clinical treatment. If someone faces overdose risk, self-harm, abuse, or immediate danger, contact emergency services or qualified local crisis support.
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