Wellness Resources
Navigating Care for Seniors
Sunday, May 19
12:30-2pm
Peace Lutheran Church
455 Clark State Rd.
Gahanna, OH 43230
A guided session through the complexities of senior living and caregiving for those who find it difficult to live on their own. We will discuss valuable resources and the different types of housing and care options available, giving you the strength to tackle challenging conversations and solutions. Located in the Fireside Lounge, lunch will be provided.
Provided by Miriam Bogard, CEO & Senior Living Care Advisor of Assisted Living Locators.
Sunday, May 19
12:30-2pm
Peace Lutheran Church
455 Clark State Rd.
Gahanna, OH 43230
A guided session through the complexities of senior living and caregiving for those who find it difficult to live on their own. We will discuss valuable resources and the different types of housing and care options available, giving you the strength to tackle challenging conversations and solutions. Located in the Fireside Lounge, lunch will be provided.
Provided by Miriam Bogard, CEO & Senior Living Care Advisor of Assisted Living Locators.
Breast Cancer Support
Pink Ribbon Girls is an organization that was created by women with breast cancer to support and empower others who are currently in the fight against breast and reproductive cancers. They provide free healthy meals, housecleaning, rides to treatment and peer support for those with breast and women's reproductive cancers in the Columbus metro area. For information on receiving support, click here.
Caregiving Information
Are you a caregiver or do you know a caregiver who might benefit from some support? The Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging (COAAA) and the Alzheimer's Association of Central Ohio offer support groups led by caring folks who can offer support and helpful advice.
COAAA has meetings on the 3rd Wednesday of each month from 3:30pm-5:00pm. More information about those meetings can be found here.
On the first Friday of each month, the Alzheimer's Association provides a caregiver lunch & lecture. Find additional information about those meetings here.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health
SAMHSA’s National Helpline, 1-800-662-HELP (4357), (also known as the Treatment Referral Routing Service) is a confidential, free, 24-hour-a-day, 365-day-a-year helpline for individuals and family members facing mental and/or substance use disorders. This service provides referrals to local treatment facilities, support groups, and community-based organizations. Callers can also order free publications and other information.
Pink Ribbon Girls is an organization that was created by women with breast cancer to support and empower others who are currently in the fight against breast and reproductive cancers. They provide free healthy meals, housecleaning, rides to treatment and peer support for those with breast and women's reproductive cancers in the Columbus metro area. For information on receiving support, click here.
Caregiving Information
Are you a caregiver or do you know a caregiver who might benefit from some support? The Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging (COAAA) and the Alzheimer's Association of Central Ohio offer support groups led by caring folks who can offer support and helpful advice.
COAAA has meetings on the 3rd Wednesday of each month from 3:30pm-5:00pm. More information about those meetings can be found here.
On the first Friday of each month, the Alzheimer's Association provides a caregiver lunch & lecture. Find additional information about those meetings here.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health
SAMHSA’s National Helpline, 1-800-662-HELP (4357), (also known as the Treatment Referral Routing Service) is a confidential, free, 24-hour-a-day, 365-day-a-year helpline for individuals and family members facing mental and/or substance use disorders. This service provides referrals to local treatment facilities, support groups, and community-based organizations. Callers can also order free publications and other information.
GriefShare
Peace is happy to be partnering with Stonybrook United Methodist Church and Mifflin Presbyterian Church to offer GriefShare support groups throughout the year. GriefShare is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences. Each group session includes a video, discussion and support. Each session is 13 weeks long, and you can join any session at any time.
Stonybrook Church | September 6 - December 13 | Thursdays from 6:30-8:00pm | 485 Cherry Bottom Rd. Gahanna, OH
Peace Lutheran Church | January 19, 2018 - April 3, 2019 | Wednesdays from 1:00-2:30pm in the fireside lounge
Mifflin Presbyterian Church | Starting April 22, 2019 | 123 Granville St, Gahanna, OH 43230
For information about any of these sessions or to get registered, please contact Wendy Slates.
Stonybrook Church | September 6 - December 13 | Thursdays from 6:30-8:00pm | 485 Cherry Bottom Rd. Gahanna, OH
Peace Lutheran Church | January 19, 2018 - April 3, 2019 | Wednesdays from 1:00-2:30pm in the fireside lounge
Mifflin Presbyterian Church | Starting April 22, 2019 | 123 Granville St, Gahanna, OH 43230
For information about any of these sessions or to get registered, please contact Wendy Slates.