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SICKLE CELL

COMMUNITY CONSORTIUM

The Role of Faith Based Organizations

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Influence

Faith-based leaders and organizations have the  influence and relationships to positively impact health  outcomes. To optimize positive health outcomes  in the sickle cell community, this toolkit provides practical strategies for their health ministry to support and connect with the broader sickle cell community.

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Areas of Help

  • Spiritual Health and Faith

  • Grief and Bereavement

  • Understanding the Needs of Sickle Cell Warriors and Their Families

  • Mental Health and Emotional Support to Sickle Cell Warriors​

  • Daily Support

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"I would be willing to go to counseling if those people that were doing the counseling were a little bit more educated about my disease."

Sickle Cell Warrior

Helpful Tips

Keep these tips in mind as you navigate through helping

Consultation

Listen mindfully and provide a compassionate response.

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Lead by example 

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Be culturally competent

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Learn about sickle cell disease

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Respect the individual

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Embrace diversity, ethics, and inclusion

DOWNLOAD THE TOOLKIT

2025 Sickle Cell Community Consortium

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