United Christian Church
Eastern shore of virginia

r​ECEive care

Mind & spirit

Are you experiencing depression and anxiety, bereavement and loss or problems in your relationship?  Perhaps you have lost direction in your spiritual or personal life.  If you need guidance or just someone to talk to, Contact Us and we will have a Deacon or Pastor give you a call. 

We are here to help you, but our assistance is NOT a substitute for professional care. 

If you need help, contact a professional.  Here are some resources: ​

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Admin.  1-800-662-HELP (4357)  samhsa.gov

Addiction Rehabilitation.  rehabspot.com

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline  1-800-273-8255  suicidepreventionlifeline.org

Eastern Shore Community Services Board  1-757-442-3636  escsb.org

Veterans Crisis Line  1-800-273-8255  veteranscrisisline.net

Eastern Shore Coalition Against Domestic Violence  1-757-787-1329  escadv.org

Bereavement Overload  retireguide.com

Social Isolation & Loneliness  crossword-solver.io

body, mobility & life challenges

Do you have dificulties with everyday tasks and the challenges of life?  Our Deacons may be able to help on a case by case basis.  Contact Us to see what we can do for you.

We are here to help you, but our assistance is NOT a substitute for professional care  

ESPECIALLY IN THE CASE OF AN EMERGENGY.

If you need help, contact a professional.  Here are some resources: ​

Emergency Services  911

VA State Police  #77

Accomack County Sheriff  1-757-787-1131

Retirement Planning Guide For Seniors  madisontrust.com

A Senior's Guide to Budgeting and Couponing  couponfollow.com

Shore Delivery Corps  1-757-801-9950

Eastern Shore Area Agency on Aging/Community Action Agency  1-757-442-9652  esaaa-caa.net

Shore Transport Services  1-757-665-1122  

Tyler and Kellam Transportation  1-757-787-1220

Star Transit  1-757-787-8322  mystartransit.org

TAKL  takl.com

Angie's List  angieslist.com

Visiting Angels  1-800-365-4189  visitingangels.com

Home Instead Senior Care  1-888-331-3242​  homeinstead.com

Right at Home (In Home Care & Assistance)  1-844-890-1267  rightathome.net

Paying for Assisted Living & Home Care https://www.payingforseniorcare.com/virginia

Avoiding Scams ireviews.com/online-scams

home, utilities & finances

Are you struggling with life's basics.  Is your rent overdue?  Are they going to shut off your electric?  Have you run out of heating oil?  Is your house falling apart?  The United Christian Church might be able to offer benevolence on a case-by-case basis.  Contact us for a Financial Assistance Application.

We are here to help you, but we CANNOT meet every need.  

If you need help, here are some resources: ​

Grants for Seniors  grantsforseniors.org

Virginia 211 to find essential services  211  211virginia.org

Virginia Common Help  1-855-635-4370  commonhelp.virginia.gov

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)  1-855-635-4370  snap.cgi

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)  1-855-635-4370  benefit/tanf

Energy Assistance  1-855-635-4370  dss.virginia.gov

Medicaid  1-855-635-4370  medical_assistance

Women, Infants and Children (WIC)  1-877-275-8343    wic

Foodbank of the Eastern Shore  1-757-787-2557  foodbankonline.org

 Meals on Wheels  retireguide.com

Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP)  1-703-305-2062    csfp

Accomack-Northampton Regional Housing Authority  1-757-787-2936  a-npdc.org

Eastern Shore Habitat for Humanity  1-757-442-4687  easternshorehabitat.org

USDA Rural Development  1-757-346-3160  rd.usda.gov/va

Eastern Shore Area Agency on Aging/Community Action Agency  1-757-442-9652  esaaa-caa.net

Paying for Assisted Living & Home Care https://www.payingforseniorcare.com/virginia

advocacy

We may also be able to advocate on your behalf.  If you need help talking to an agency, filling out paperwork or jumping through hoops, we may be able to help.  Contact Us