Life is full of joy, but we know that it also has its share of hurts. At Cornerstone Lutheran Church, we have a heart for loving people through their pain, whether they are in our church or our community. Hope can be found in support groups like GriefShare, DivorceCare for Kids (DC4K), caregivers, employment needs, or for those with disabilities. And, support can also be found in creating homemade comfort shawls for those in need. Find out more, below.
Supporting Each Other
- Mental Health Resources
Our pastors want you to know that you can always contact them if you are in need of pastoral care. If you need to contact a pastor for an after-hours emergency, call 317-814-4252 follow the prompts.
Sometimes however, the help that you need goes beyond what our pastors can provide. So, we also want to provide you with a list of resources -- places that you can contact to ask for help.
Don't go through your hardships alone. Reach out and find the help that you need. We care about YOU!
To download this list that's below, CLICK HERESpiritual Care
Cornerstone Lutheran Church - 317-814-4252
- In an after-hours emergency, listen for the prompt for a message to be sent to a pastor
Mental Health TreatmentSuicide and Crisis Hotline - 988
- Help is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Dr. Randall Schroeder - 260-348-8777
- CLC Based Counselor
Crosswinds Counseling - 877-594-9204
- Christian Based Family Counselors
Care to Change - 317-790-9396
- Christian Based Family Counselors
Aspire Indiana
- For children and adults with serious mental illness, and for substance dependence treatment
- 800-560-4038 (crisis number)
- 317-587-0500 (general number)
Adult and Child Mental Health Center
- For children and adults with serious mental illness, and for substance dependence treatment
- 877-882-5122 (crisis number)
- 317-882-5122 (general number)
General HelpGood Samaritan Network - 317-842-2603
- Hamilton County-based organization offering help with food/shelter, financial/medical assistance, life-skills, and education
The Salvation Army - 800-517-7766
- Substance dependence /financial assistance
Findhelp.org - Enter Zip Code for help with:
- Food, housing, goods, transit, health, money, care, education, work, legal
Wheeler Mission - 317-635-3575
- Christian social services organization providing critically needed goods and services to individuals experiencing homelessness, poverty, and need.
Indiana 211 - 211
- Call to be connected with resources including health care, financial assistance, food stamp assistance, housing, etc.
Alcoholics Anonymous Helpline - 800-839-1686
- To find a local meeting: alcoholicsanonymous.com
Gambler's Anonymous Helpline - 855-222-5542
- To find a local meeting: gamblersanonymous.org/ga/locations
The Merciful H.E.L.P. Center - 317-663-4039, ext. 6
- A service of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, offering assistance with food, clothing, furniture, baby items, financial, and more: mercifulhelpcenter.org
Trinity Free Clinic - 317-819-0772
- Offering free, high-quality medical, dental, and health services to the uninsured, underinsured, and low-income residents of Hamilton County: trinityfreeclinic.org
- GriefShare
If you’ve lost a spouse, child, parent, or friend, it can be a confusing time—you may feel isolated and have many questions about things you’ve never faced before. Don’t go through it alone. Join a caring group of people that will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences. The GriefShare recovery support group meets for 13 weeks and will help you face these challenges so you can move toward rebuilding your life.
The next GriefShare recovery support group meets for 13 weeks beginning Monday, August 7, from 6:30-8:30 PM at both our Carmel and Fishers sites. Please register for your preferred site, below:
If you have questions, email .
- DivorceCare for Kids
DivorceCare for Kids (DC4K) is a biblically-based program for children grades K-6 struggling with the hurt caused by divorce and separation.
DC4K is a 13-week, hands-on, interactive, kid friendly support system to assist children in maneuvering through divorce or separation. For more information or to sign up your child(ren) for the next class, contact Megan Pritchard by emailing .
For more information on the program, visit https://www.dc4k.org/
- Caregiver Support
Third Tuesday of the month
1:30 PM
Carmel, Room 100If you are caring for or making care decisions for loved ones facing health issues associated principally with aging or memory loss, find support, encouragement, and resources through our Caregivers Support Group.
For more information, email Chris Doron.
- Disabilities Ministry
Friendship Bible Class
Tuesdays (begins September-May), 7-8 pm
CLC Carmel room 102This Bible class ministers with adults with intellectual disabilities through fellowship and spiritual enrichment. Participants praise God with song, prayer, and Bible stories. High school age and adults are encouraged to join in the fellowship!
Contact: Kim Orr by emailing .
Friendship Saturday
First Saturday of every month (October 1, 2022 through May 6, 2023), 9 am-1 pm.
CLC Carmel, room 123Friendship Saturday, a day of fun for developmentally challenged adults (and a day of respite for those who care for them), needs helpers (14 years old and up) for their games, crafts, Bible studies, and play time. You’ll get the chance to share the love of Jesus with these wonderful friends while experiencing fun, laughter, friendship, love, AND a free lunch! Friendship Saturday meets the first Saturday of the month through May. (March will actually meet on the second Saturday--March 11, 2023.) For more information, please contact Morgan Bell via .
- Creating Comfort Shawls
Our knitting/crocheting group makes comfort shawls for local cancer patients and others needing a little bit of comfort. If you know how to knit or crochet, or would like to learn, then join us every Monday night, from 7-8:30 pm, in the Carmel Seniors Lounge, as we have fun making them together! Bring a friend! We do have some yarn and knitting needles/crochet hooks, but if you have your own items, please bring them. Questions? Contact Robin Wong or Cindy Koelsch by emailing .