Congregational Care
at Piedmont Unitarian Universalist Church
Congregational Care Team Mission
The mission of the Care Team is to contribute to the well-being of members and friends of the congregation through a ministry guided by compassion and evidenced through intentional acts of loving-kindness and support.
We seek to live out our mission in the following ways:
- Supporting individuals and families during life transitions, hospitalizations, and crises
- Offering comfort to the ill and bereaved
- Maintaining contact with those who are unable to attend services
- Providing emergency transportation and meals
- Offering support to families with sick or injured pets or those grieving the loss of pets
Helpful Resources
Dial: 211 for referrals to over 18,000 health and human resources services in NC; available 24/7; free and confidential.
Ada Jenkins Center: Medical, Dental, and Food Pantry serving N. Mecklenberg and S. Iredell Counties
704-896-0471
Alcoholics Anonymous: www.aanorthcarolina.org and 704-377-0244 (24/7 Hotline)
Alzheimer’s Association: 800-272-3900 (24 Hour Help Line), 980-498-7760 local number, and www.alz.org/northcarolina
CareRing: Low-cost Health Clinic, 704-375-0172
CVAN: Cabarrus Violence Assistance Network (Safety, Shelter & Support for battered women and their children), 704-788-2826 (24 Hour Crisis Line)
Mental Health America of Central Carolinas: www.mhacentralcarolinas.org and 704-365-3454
Narcotics Anonymous: 980-200-9349 and charlotte-na.org
National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255
Rape Crisis Hotline: 704-375-9900 (24 hours)
Safe Alliance: Domestic Violence Help in Mecklenburg County, 704-332-2513 (24/7 Hotline)
Trans Lifeline: By and for the Transgender Community, translifeline.org, and 1-877-565-8860
The Trevor Project: LGBTQ Crisis and Suicide Intervention, 1-866-488-7386 (24/7 Hotline)
Veterans Help Line: 1-800-273-8255
