FREE COUNSELING

Beacon of Hope is a biblical counseling ministry offering hope and healing to those broken and hurting in our community.  There is no cost and is available by appointment only.  To make an appointment, contact the Nazarene Church at (517) 647-6578.  See their website for more information.

FOOD PANTRY

Epic-A Community Church, open the 1st Saturday of each month; call (517) 647-7750 to make an appointment.  For immediate needs, call anytime.

Portland Area Service, open every Monday from 9:30am-11:30am, location: 144 Kent Street, (517)647-4004

First Congregational Church, open daily; call (517)647-6441; location: 421 E. Bridge St

PRAYER

Contact epic-a community church at (517)647-7750 anytime for prayer.  Prayer requests can be emailed to prayerchain@epic-community.org.

SUPPORT AND RECOVERY

180 is epic's support and recovery ministry.  Twelve steps backed by 8 biblical principles and a group of people supporting each other as we break free from our past hurts as well as habits and hang-ups that keep us from growing in Christ.  This group meets every Tuesday at epic from 6:30-8:00pm.  Anyone is welcome.  For more information, email us.

WOMEN & CHILDREN HELP

Relief After Violent Encounter (RAVE):  Free services and support-counseling, legal advocacy, court accompaniment, safety planning, crisis intervention, parenting information, temporary emergency shelter and more.  24-hour crisis line 1-800-720-SAFE (7233).  Website

MEN'S HELP

God's Love Closet:  free temporary housing, counseling, job readiness training, and more.  Website