Care Ministries

Need help? If you are struggling with emotional pain, hurting spiritually, need physical healing, or are struggling with other difficulties, we hope you will turn to our Care Ministries for assistance.

Prayer

“Is any one of you sick? He should call the elders of the church to pray over him and anoint him with oil in the name of the Lord.” James 5:14

If you or someone you love is in need of personal prayer, you may request the elders pray for you after one of our Sunday services. Please call the church office at 763.263.2410 so we can arrange for the elders to be available.

If you would like to request prayer, inform us of a hospitalization, or need more information on our care ministry, please call the church office at 763.263.2410 or contact the care team at care@myriversidechurch.com.

Area Resources

There are several local and state agencies available to help in a variety of ways. Check out the following area agencies and contact them as needed:

IMPORTANT CONTACTS

Minnesota Department of Health COVID-19 Hotline | 651-201-3920
Disaster Distress Hotline | 1-800-985-5990 or text TalkWithUs to 66-746
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline | 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
National Domestic Violence Hotline | 1-800-799-7233
Free Crisis Text Line | text "MN" to 741741

CHILDCARE ASSISTANCE FOR ESSENTIAL WORKERS

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE/NUTRITION SUPPORT

Sherburne County Financial Services | 13880 Business Center Dr NW, Elk River | 763-765-4000 or 800-433-5239
Wright County Financial Services | 10 2nd St NW, Room 300, Buffalo | 763-682-7400 or 763-682-7414
Women, Infants & Children (WIC) | Serving pregnancy, breastfeeding and postpartum women; children birth-5 years | Sherburne County 800-433-5239; Wright County 320-963-6500; Stearns County 800-450-3663; Benton County 320-968-5156

FOOD SHELVES

Mental Health Resources

National Alliance on Mental Illness | See a toolkit of COVID-19 specific mental health FAQs
Alcoholics Anonymous | Hosting virtual meetings
Narcotics Anonymous | Taking calls and virtual meetings
Al-Anon | Resources for loved ones of those with addiction issues
IMAlive.org | Access free and confidential online chat service focused on suicide prevention
Minnesota Mental Health Clinics | Learn more about telehealth services provided by many Minnesota mental health providers
County-Specific Children's Mental Health Hotlines | Parents of children with mental health issues can reference this list

SHELTER

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

CAER (Community Aid of Elk River) | 19279 Watson St, Elk River | 763-441-1020 | Utilities and car repairs for residents in Otsego, Elk River & Zimmerman
Wright County Community Action, Inc. | Services that promote economic independence for people |130 W. Division St, Maple Lake |320-963-6500
Tri-County Action Program (Tri-CAP) | Housing, energy and food resources as well as transportation |1210 23rd Ave S, Waite Park | 320-251-1612 or 888-765-5597

Benevolence

Riverside has a compassion ministry available to those who are experiencing financial hardship. You may bring your need to our care team; they will review your request and provide information on assistance through financial counseling and classes, as well as help with practical assistance for basic needs. Application forms may be obtained by contacting care@myriversidechurch.com.

Interested in helping with care ministries? Check out the ways we care in our community here.