Community News&Resources

Livonia, Livingston County and Area Resources

 

Community Announcements and Resources

Food Pantry

 

Are you struggling physically or mentally?  HELP IS AVAILABLE – THERE IS HOPE

COVID Specific Emotional Support Resources

Topics include managing anxiety and stress, 6 healthy tips to help you cope during the pandemic, when is it time to ask for help, counseling help, and links to resources by topic.  Link to resources

Community Support Map with resources such as food distribution programs, mental health and medical assistance, and other community services.  (compiled by Livingston County News)  For resources open Map

COVID-19 Info and Health Resources
  • Livingston County Health Department: 585-243-7299
  • COVID-19 – Impact on older Americans: Link
Mental Health Resources:
  • Livingston County Mental Health – help line: Call the Help line if you need someone to talk to during these stressful times.  Free and confidential.  Monday through Friday 9AM – 5PM.  Walk-ins available if in crisis, but call first 585-243-7250.   Please call if you need help.
  • Livingston County Suicide Prevention Task Force:  Visit www.gvhp.org or “like” the organization on Facebook.
  • New York State Mental Health Hotline: call 1(844) 863-9314 for free emotional support, consultation and provider referral.
  • New York State Crisis Text Line:  Text “GOT5” TO 741741  See the Website
  • Lifeline: Call 211 for information on available resources.
  • National Suicide Prevention Line: 1 (800) 273-8255  See the Website
  • Veterans Crisis Line: 1(800) 273-8255  See the Website
  • Farmers and farm community: NY Farm Net: 1 (800) 547-3276  See the  Website

 

Stay Connected Resources

Jesus often took his disciples aside for the purpose of instruction and prayer.  Use these resources to build your faith during this crisis.

Online Bible study.  You must down load an app called You Version to your smart phone or tablet. Once you have created your FREE account there are many options for Bible studies, topics of all types and lengths.

Online Family Bible Resources that can be done at home:

  • Creative Bible Study –  Helping families connect God’s word to everyday lives.  link
  • You Version – The Bible app and the Bible app for kids, download to a cell phone or tablet for easy access.   Find on Google Play (android) or App Store (i-phone)
  • DLTK Bible – lessons, coloring pages, games and more.  link
  • D6 – free at home discipleship materials.  D6 Family App includes family fun questions and activities, Spiritual link to your kids, and home connections.  link

 

Kids Activity Pages (posted with permission)

Open pdf, then print activity pages.

 

Links for Community Service and to Help Others

For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.  Ephesians 2:10

Don’t feel you can safely go out, but want to help?  Your donation can make a big difference.  Call agencies like Meals on Wheels, Catholic Charities, Open Door Mission, or other agencies that help those in need and make a monetary donation.  Every little bit helps.

Continue to call and check on friends and neighbors.  As COVID restrictions continue, feelings of isolation, the inability to get out, or the fear of getting out, can weigh heavily.  Find out how others are doing physically and mentally.  If the church can help, please call 585-346-3511.

How you can help others during the COVID-19 crisis:

Although NY is reopening, there are many who do not feel comfortable leaving the safety and security of their home.  Please reach out to those in some way.

  • Call someone.  Yes, actually call, use your voice rather than text.
  • Offer to do a grocery run, especially for your elderly friends, neighbors or those with compromised immune systems.  Arrange a system to drop the groceries at the door.
  • Ask others if there is anything you can pray for.
  • Send a handwritten note.
  • People will still need food items from the food pantry.  Find a way to make contributions.

 

Suggestion from Sue C.  Responding in kindness to help those whose livelihood is impacted by our current situation – send a check for the normal amount we pay someone who provides services to us. For instance, our hairdresser or massage therapist. Just one small way to help someone whose livelihood has been impacted by the current situation.