HEART

Programs: Jail ministry to include shepherds house/sober living, transitional home for women. 20 women served thru jail ministry 15 women served at shepherds house jail ministry: this program is an arm of heart and provides aid for women being released from detention who have contacted the jail ministry. They are provided counseling and media in the form of religious materials and various resources available in their community to include small groups that they can attend. Occasionally, there is a need for benevolence in the form of paying for prescription medication, gas money, or utility assistance. Church services are also provided at the jail for anyone wishing to attend. These services are overseen by a licensed addiction councelor. In february 2013, a sober living/transitional home was started to benefit some of these women. A more detailed explanation can be found in explanation part v, line 33.

law enforement outreach glock day 2 day event 250 served critical incident stress training 3 trainig sessions 30 served holiday outreach to 1st responders & on duty law enforcement 50 served law enforcement outreach to include 1st responders: this program service is the main thrust of heart ministries and aims to provide programs and events that promote cooperation and camaraderie amongst the law enforcement agencies with the state of montana. We provide critical incident debriefings, generally done as the need arises. We attend all suicide calls, and as a service to the officer, follow up with the families and friends. This follow up sometimes lasts for months. We also hosted a breakfast and lunch bar when the ravalli county sheriff office sponsored 3 separate critical incident training events which were open to law enforcement and the mental health community. For our sworn officers we host a 2 day event called glock day. This allows all officers to have their equipment inspected and repaired by professionals at no charge. It also provides an oopportunity to purchase their gear and uniforms at a reduced price by the vendors who come to the event. We also host a shooting match for the sworn officers with awards given to the winning agency. We provide a firearms safety & instruction class for the women who attend. We host a bbq both days of the event. This event served 250 people this year. This has always been a free event for the participants.

benevolence to community motel expense for stranded traveler emergency rent assistance to family of 5 transients who are referred by the ravalli county sheriff office who need overnight lodging and a meal. Or assistance to a stranded traveler. Occasional assistance is made for utility payments, or emergency rent assistance when the family is in danger of becoming homeless.

while technically part of law enforecment outreach, we provide a memorial tree to honor a deceased officer or a deceased parent of an officer. One person was served.