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Community Response

We provide timely response, resources, and follow-up for those most impacted by a traumatic loss.

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Serving the following Ohio Counties:
Crawford | Delaware | Marion | Morrow

The Mid-Ohio Traumatic Loss Response Team offers free support for traumatic loss survivors in Delaware, Morrow, Marion, and Crawford Counties.

We provide timely response, resources, and follow-up for those most impacted by:

• Suicide
• Homicide
• Substance-related death

We believe no one should journey alone through devastating life events. If you need help or would like more information, please contact us, and a caring professional will respond within 24 hours.

CONTACT US

MADE POSSIBLE WITH GENEROUS SUPPORT FROM

Delaware or Morrow Residents
Helpline | 1-800-684-2324

Crawford or Marion Residents
Pathways of Central Ohio | 1-800-544-1601

Support Groups

Cornerstone of Hope offers support groups on a quarterly basis for those who have lost a loved one to suicide, homicide, or substance related death.

All are welcome, regardless of ethnic, cultural, and faith backgrounds. Professionally trained and experienced facilitators lead these groups and strive to cultivate a safe, supportive environment.

To participate in a support group, you must complete an assessment by the dates to the right by calling 833-634-HOPE, or comleting the Interest Form below.

Topic-specific groups are offered based on client interest and will be announced two months prior to group start.

INTEREST FORM

Marion County Hope After Homicide Loss
Tuesdays beginning April 2, 2024
Marion Nazarene Church - 233 W. Church St., Marion
Register by Thursday, March 14, 2024

Crawford County Support Group
Tuesdays beginning June 18, 2024
CWCC/Third Street Clinic - 2458 Stetzer Rd., Bucyrus
Register by Tuesday, June 4, 2024

Delaware County Support Group
Tuesdays beginning August 27, 2024
Andrew’s House - 39 W. Winter St., Delaware
Register by Tuesday, August 13, 2024

Morrow County Support Group
Thursdays beginning September 19, 2024
Ohio Health Hospital, Room C - 651 W. Marion Rd., Mt Gilead Register by Thursday, September 5, 2024

Survivors of Suicide Loss Group Support Network

This group support network is for adults looking to learn more about suicide loss or for those grieving the loss of a loved one to suicide.

Each session uses a survivor focused approach and features individual and group peer support, resources and information, activities and events. This program is open to all, regardless of ethnic, cultural and faith backgrounds.

These sessions are free to attend but registration in advance is required.

REGISTER

1st Monday of Each Month | 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Cornerstone of Hope
253 N State Street, Suite 200
Westerville, OH 43081

3rd Monday of Each Month | 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Huber House
416 East Church Street
Marion, OH 43302

4th Monday of Each Month | 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Andrews House
39 W Winter Street
Delaware, OH 43015

Volunteers Needed

We are actively recruiting volunteers. If you or someone you know is in a place in their journey where you are ready to serve and help, let’s talk.

Our volunteers serve in many capacities, and training and ongoing support are built into the framework of our volunteer network. After completing an application and background check, volunteers attend a day of training to introduce them to the unique mission of this team and to equip them with the skills needed for success. Our next volunteer training session is listed below.

Interested in volunteering, or know someone who may be interested? Please call 1-833-634-4673 (HOPE) or fill out the Interest Form below.

VOLUNTEER

Friday, May 17, 2024 | 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Andrews House
39 West Winter Street
Delaware, Ohio 43015

Friday, September 13, 2024 | 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Andrews House
39 West Winter Street
Delaware, Ohio 43015

Friday, December 13, 2024 | 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Marion Nazarene Church
233 West Church Street
Marion, Ohio 43302

Grief Support Group Facilitator Training

Cornerstone of Hope is the leading provider of bereavement services in Ohio. Aside from the programs we offer to grieving children, teens, and adults, we also provide support for suicide, homicide, and substance-related loss through the Mid-Ohio Traumatic Loss Response Team. Cornerstone of Hope has developed a program to train professionals to facilitate grief support groups.

Eligible participants must reside or work in Marion, Crawford, Delaware, or Morrow counties (proof of such will be required upon sign-in) and include clinical counselors, social workers, therapists, psychologists, first responders, ministers, and others in the helping field. We are looking for qualities that include but are not limited to the following:

Knowledge of traumatic loss and grief
Trauma informed practice
Flexibility to facilitate group sessions

Candidates that complete the training will be recieve 12 CEUs and are eligible for contracted work with the Mid-Ohio Traumatic Loss Response Team to facilitate support groups.

DELAWARE COUNTY
April 25 & 25, 2024 | 9 A.M. - 4 P.M.
Delaware Chamber of Commerce
2 Troy Road
Delaware, Ohio 43015

REGISTER

MARION COUNTY
April 30 & May 1, 2024 | 9 A.M. - 4 P.M.
Cornerstone Alliance Church
2010 Marion-Marysville Road
Marion, Ohio 43302

REGISTER