Blessed Trinity Stephen Ministry
Stephen Ministers are lay members of our parish trained to provide one-to-one care to those experiencing a difficult time in life, such as grief, divorce, job loss, chronic or terminal illness, or relocation. Stephen Ministers come from all walks of life, but they all share a passion for bringing Christ’s love and care to people during a time of need.
After being matched with a person experiencing a life crisis, the Stephen Minister meets with that person on a weekly basis to listen, care, encourage, and provide emotional and spiritual support. The caring relationship lasts as long as the need for care exists.
If you are having difficulty facing a life crisis and feel you would benefit from meeting with a Stephen Minister, please call the rectory at 216-671-5890 Extension 19. A Stephen Leader will contact you to discuss your situation.
Where to Find Help
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255 — Provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources, and best practices for professionals in the United States.
Journey Center for Safety and Healing — Provides information and services for domestic violence, child abuse and more.
RAINN — Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network is the nation’s largest anti-sexual violence organization. It operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline (800-656-HOPE).
ADAMHS — The Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services Board of Cuyahoga County is responsible for the planning, funding and monitoring of public mental health and addiction treatment and recovery services delivered to the residents of Cuyahoga County. The ADAMHS Board is one of 50 Boards coordinating the public mental health and addiction treatment and recovery system in Ohio. Services include:
River’s Edge
- Counseling can help a person navigate life transitions, improve relationships, transform negative energy, and promote self-understanding and acceptance. River’s Edge offers psychotherapy for adults, adolescents and couples. The licensed counselors address a wide range of issues such as depression, anxiety, stress, anger, grief, chronic illness, and poor self-esteem.
- Spiritual Direction encourages a person to simply be; to trust the Divine at the center of one’s spiritual journey. Spiritual direction can help a person identify and to trust their own experiences of the Divine.
Signature Health is a non-profit, Federally Qualified Health Center providing mental health, addiction recovery, and primary care services to patients across Northeast Ohio. Services include
WRAAA — Western Reserve Area Agency on Aging is a private nonprofit corporation, designated by the State of Ohio to be the planning, coordinating, and administrative agency for federal and state aging programs in Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, Lorain and Medina counties. WRAAA’s service portfolio covers long-term and healthcare delivery systems. Services include:
- Aging and Disability Resource Center: Provides information, assistance, and referrals to help connect people to long-term services.
- Assisted Living: Helps individuals who may need a range of assistance but desire to maintain a level of independent living in a setting that feels like home.
- Cares Act: Available Funds for Home Relief Grants became available on November 2, 2020.
- Family Caregiver Support: Identifies caregiver needs and support resources.
- Farmer’s Market: Receive $50.00 in coupons to purchase fresh locally grown fruits, vegetables, herbs, and honey from participating farmers.
- Home Choice: Helping eligible Ohioans transition from institutional settings to either home or community-based environments.
- Home Fix Repair Program: Assistance for older Ohioans who own homes and need certain repairs services.
- MyCare Ohio: A managed care program designed for Ohioans who receive BOTH Medicaid and Medicare benefits.
- Nutrition Program Services: Nutrition programs including home-delivered meals, congregate meals, as well as nutrition education and risk screening.
- Ohio Home Care Waiver: A waiver program serving individuals age 59 and under on Medicaid with long-term care needs who may need to depend on a hospital or nursing facility.
- Older Americans Act Services: Title III of the Older Americans Act provides funding for supportive services, nutrition services, and family caregiver support.
- Ombudsman: An advocate for individuals receiving care in nursing homes, assisted living, adult care homes, and more.
- PASSPORT: Support services for eligible older adults 60 and over, who wish to remain in their own homes with independence and dignity.
- Specialized Recovery Services (SRS): A program available through Medicaid for people diagnosed with severe and persistent mental illness.
Recovery International — Founded in 1937 by neuropsychiatrist Dr. Abraham Low and his patients who sought to re-enter society after hospitalization, to talk about their conditions, and to eliminate the stigma of mental illness.
Grief Support Groups
- Cornerstone of Hope provides support, education and hope for the grieving.
- Hospice of the Western Reserve – New Beginnings is a monthly support group for young widows and widowers.
- Cleveland Clinic provides comprehensive grief and bereavement services to promote healing and positivity for those who have experienced the loss of a loved one.
- River’s Edge offers end-of-life counseling for individuals, couples and families to help navigate life transitions.
- GriefShare offers seminars and support groups led by a group of caring professionals.
- Parents Together is a four-week support group offered by Hospice of the Western Reserve for parents coping with the death of an adult child.
- Lorain/Elyria Survivors of Suicide Support Group is a safe haven for individuals to come together as they learn to cope with the loss of a loved one’s suicide.
- Joel’s Place for Children is a bereavement center that offers grief support for children and their families.
Outside Resources