Caring Ministries

Mental Health Crisis Lines

• Livingston County, Community Mental Health Crisis Line, 517-546-4126
• Washtenaw County, Community Mental Health Crisis Line, 734-544-3050
• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, 800-273-TALK
• Suicide Hotline,800-SUICIDE, 800-615-1245

National Alliance on Mental Illness

• National: nami.org
• Helpline: 1-800-950-6264
• State: namimi.org
• Local: namilivingston.org

Domestic Violence Resources

• Livingston County – LACASA, 24/7 hot line 866-522-2725, lacasacenter.org
• Washtenaw Country – Safe House Center,24/7 hotline: 734-995-5444, safehousecenter.org
• National Domestic Violence Hotline, 24/7 hotline: 800-787-3224

Alcoholics Anonymous

• National website: aa.org
• Livingston County: 517-540-9533 or 877-545-3680
• Al-Anon and Alateen Support: al-anon.org

Narcotics Anonymous

• National website: na.org
• Livingston County: 1-800-230-4085

Gamblers Anonymous – gamblersanonymous.org

Codependent Anonymous – CoDa.org

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration National Helpline: 1-800-662-4357

Samaritan Counseling Center of Southeast Michigan: 248-474-4701

Love INC: 517-552-3620

Assistance programs for individuals in Livingston County

• Gas Vouchers: 517-552-3620
  A ministry of Love INC, providing gas vouchers to individuals in Livingston County.
• Bedding Ministry: sarz9614@sbcglobal.net or 810-772-1863
  A ministry of Love INC, providing bedding, towels, sheets and linens.
• Fish and Loaves: mmwhitley.mmw@gmail.com.
  A ministry of Love INC, providing a free community dinner, every Sunday at a local Brighton church.
• Hope’s Closet: 810-229-8561 or mkushner23@gmail.com
  Clothing and essentials for foster families; newborn through children’s size 12.

Bountiful Harvest: 810-534-7275

Providing food, clothing, and assistance to those in need. Located next door to the First United Methodist Church Brighton Campus (behind First Presbyterian Church of Brighton).

VINA Dental Clinic: 810-844-0240 or office@vinadental.org

A low-cost dental facility on our Brighton campus, providing dental care to quality, affordable dental care to Livingston County residents with limited finances and little to no access to dental care.

Mental Health and Care

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• E1: The Effects of Prolonged Stress: Taking Care of Yourself
• E2: Relationships in a Pandemic: Building Resiliency During Unique Challenges
• E3: Compassion Fatigue: Helping the Helpers
• E4: Pandemic as Moral Injury: How Do We React to Global Suffering
  

Caring for the Mental Health of Children

Sponsored by the Michigan Conference of the United Methodist Church
Guest Presented: Lauren Victor, LMSW

Prayer Team
Experience the power of prayer by praying for the needs of the congregation and community.

Contact Kris Philips: mysisterandme@yahoo.com

Prayer Chain
Subscribe to the Prayer Chain to pray for members and loved ones of our church community.

Contact Wendy Carmack, wendy@brightonfumc.org

Prayers & Squares
Take part in creating the prayer quilts given to those in need of prayer and comfort. No experience necessary. Contact Carol Riffe: carolriffe@mac.com

Prayer Shawl Knitting Ministry
Create beautiful prayer shawls and other items for persons in need of care. Experienced and novice knitters and crocheters are welcome.

Contact Deacon Loretta Job: Loretta.m.job@gmail.com

Caring Cards Ministry
Send holiday cards to members of our congregation who live alone, are homebound, or live in nursing homes.

Contact Pastor Lindsey: Lindsey@brightonfumc.org

To learn more about any of our Caring Ministries, contact Stephanie Nichoff, Congregational Care Coordinator, Stephanie@brightonfumc.org