Metropolitan Interdenominational Church Technical Assistance Network

(MICTAN)

 

Strengthening Community Capacity for HIV Prevention

MICTAN is a clergy-led initiative providing capacity building and technical assistance to faith-based organizations, community-based organizations (CBOs) and community coalition development projects (CCDs) locally and regionally.

Funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Program #00003

 

What is Technical Assistance?

Providing information, consultation and ongoing training to improve the delivery and effectiveness of HIV prevention services.
 

Forms of Technical Assistance:

Phone calls; literature/data; workshops; participation in national events via sermons, prayers, services; trainings.

 

What Makes MICTAN Unique?

  • Our work is grounded in faith.
  • Our goal is to empower churches to develop viable HIV/AIDS prevention and education programs for African Americans within their communities.
  • We seek to develop educational resources and training modules that incorporate an appreciation for the unique organizational and interpersonal dynamics that exist within churches.
  • We are sensitive to the role of pastor as leader.
  • MICTAN is a network of highly skilled, local HIV service providers. Our TA providers are familiar with the epidemiological profile of HIV/AIDS, STDs and other health risk indicators in Middle Tennessee.
  • We operate on the premise that all persons are deserving of a high quality of life. "Whosoever is inclusive of all, alienating to none."

 

We Provide Service To:

  • CDC-funded organizations
  • Non-CDC organizations
  • Churches
  • Community-based organizations
  • Community coalition development projects
  • Faith-based entities

 
 

STAFF

Sharon Crawford, Ph.D.
Executive Director

Rev. Stephanie B. Crowder, Ph.D.
Project Coordinator

Jacqueline Fleming Hampton, Ph.D.
Curriculum and Evaluation Coordinator

Rev. Joanne Robertson, M.DIV.
Capacity Building Assistance Coordinator

Stacy Y. Dunnavant-Nelson
Program Assistant

 

Any questions or comments please contact us at:

2128 11th Avenue North
Nashville, Tennessee 37208
phone 615-277-1762
fax 615-277-1778

Click here to send us an e-mail

 

Online Resources

Here is a list of organizations that can provide additional information about HIV and AIDS prevention, treatment and awareness.

National Black Alcoholism & Addictions Council (NBAAC)
http://www.borg.com/~nbac/

The Ark of Refuge
http://www.arkofrefuge.org

The Balm In Gilead, Inc.
http://www.balmingilead.org

Jackson State University, Mississippi Urban Research Center
http://www.murc.org

Interdenominational Theological Center (ITC/HELP)
http://www.itchelp.org

 

 MICTAN Resource Library