Community Use of theCommunity Use of the Diabetes: Diabetes:

A Family Matter A Family Matter Program & ToolkitProgram & Toolkit

Sharon A. Denham, DSN, RNProfessor, Ohio University School of Nursing

No One is No One is Coming!!!!Coming!!!!

CITIZENCITIZENACTIONACTION

Define the communityLeadershipLeadership teamLocal partnersDiabetes coalitionMissionGoals

Mobilize the CommunityMobilize the Community

Find a homeFunding supportAdvisory groupTask force groupsLocal championsHome town heroes

Recruit SUGAR HelpersRecruit SUGAR Helpers

SUPPORT to UNITE GENERATIONS in the APPALACHIAN REGION

VolunteersRepresent diverse communitiesPoliciesJob descriptionAnnual commitments

Roles of SUGAR HelpersRoles of SUGAR HelpersShare information (health, well-being).Help individuals and families learn. Point to local resources.Conduct local events (health, diabetes). Make good health a priority.Make diabetes visible.

Recruit SUGAR HelpersRecruit SUGAR Helpers

Local churches and other social groupsUniversities or community collegesHigh schools or elementary schoolsSpecial community events (Like a County Fair)Recreation centersSenior citizens groupsHospitalsFriends and neighborsFamilyCo-Workers and business peopleLocal leaders

Traits of SUGAR HelpersTraits of SUGAR Helpers

Friendly, outgoing, positive, caring.Good organizational skills.Interested in helping.Good communicator.Go-getters and self-starters.Willing to learn.Already busy.

Toolkit MaterialsToolkit Materials

PostersFlyersMedia CampaignDiabetes Educator ManualSUGAR Helper ManualToolkit ActivitiesWebsite

Recruit SUGAR HelpersRecruit SUGAR Helpers

Group of 10-15 personsVolunteer cohortAnnually 1-2 groupsConversion experience

Diabetes Education ProgramDiabetes Education Program

SUGAR Helper team developmentReview SUGAR Helper ManualPlan the program (six sessions/2 hours)Goal is communication & KnowledgeCurricula ideas (APPENDIX F)

Citizen ActionCitizen Action

Toolkit MaterialsToolkit Activitieswww.diabetesfamily.net

SUGAR Helper SupportSUGAR Helper Support

On-going meetings that occur regularlyLeader accessibilityEmpower volunteersFamily, groups, communityFind educational opportunities

Strengthen Volunteer GroupStrengthen Volunteer Group

Stay active & engagedRecruit new cohortsVolunteer recognition

Where do You Fit?Where do You Fit?