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FOOD PANTRY is held in the South parking on the South Campus (8303 Taft street) lot on the 2nd Thursday of the month from 2 pm -3pm. Please bring a current driver's license. Please call ahead so that we can ensure enough bags of food are prepared for the amount of people in line; 219-769-2177.
FEEDING THE FLOCK is held at the First Presbyterian Church on Taft Steet every Saturday from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm. OLC will be cooking and serving meals during the months of June-October on the 3rd Saturday of each month. All are welcome to visit for a delicious meal.
Our ministry invites all our parishioners to participate as volunteers or if you are in need of food to contact Carolin Bier, or Caroline Krall at our dedicated phone line 219-769-2177.
There is help if you are experiencing a crisis.
911 (note: some people have had negative experiences with law enforcement. This might not be the best resource for that person.)
National Suicide Lifeline: 988
Indiana’s Be Well Crisis Helpline: Speak with a trained counselor 24/7 regarding stress, anxiety, loneliness or mental health strains. Service is free and confidential.
Call 211, enter Zip Code and Press 3.
Crisis Text Line: Free, 24/7 support from a trained crisis counselor. A “crisis” doesn’t just mean suicide: it’s any painful emotion for which you need support such as bullying, school stress, depression, anxiety, suicide, relationships, friendships, family problems, self-harm.
Chat: Text HOME to 741741
National Domestic Violence Hotline: Help for if you or someone you know is experiencing violence.
Call: (800) 799-SAFE (7233) TTY: (800) 787-3224.
Text: Text START to 88788
National Addiction & Recovery Helpline: Free, confidential treatment referral and information for individuals and families.
Call: 800-662-HELP (4357) TTY: 800-487-4889
Veterans' Crisis Line: Confidential, 24/7 support for veterans experiencing emotional distress or considering hurting themselves.
Call: Dial 988 then press 1 Text 838255
Updated 2/29/24
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