Need Help Now?

Need Help? You Are Not Forgotten.

If you are hungry, overwhelmed, hurting, or in need of prayer and connection, The Gospel Rescue Mission is here to listen, pray, and help you take the next right step with care.

You do not need to have everything figured out. Reaching out can be the first brave step.
Prayer • Meals • Support • Connection Compassionate outreach, meal support, prayer, and care for people who need a place to start.
Prayer Someone to pray with you.
Meals Help with practical needs.
Support A caring place to start.
Connection Guidance toward next steps.
Reach Out

Send a message or prayer request.

Reach out for prayer, meals, practical help, or connection to next steps. You only need to share what feels comfortable, and we’ll respond with care as we are able.

Keep it simple. You do not need to explain everything perfectly. A short message is enough to begin.
Prayer is welcome. If you would like someone to pray for you, include that in your message.
Response times may vary. We will respond as we are able. For urgent danger, medical emergencies, mental health crisis, or immediate safety concerns, please contact local emergency services or a qualified crisis hotline right away.

Help Request Form

Share what kind of support you’re looking for. You can keep it simple, and we’ll respond with care as we are able.

For immediate danger, medical emergencies, mental health crisis, or urgent safety concerns, contact local emergency services or a qualified crisis hotline right away.

Please only share what you are comfortable sharing. Your message will be used to help us respond to your request. You can review our Privacy Policy for more information.

Help Resources

Helpful places to start.

If your need is urgent or outside what we can respond to directly, these outside resources may help you find shelter, recovery support, counseling, prayer, or practical assistance.

Detox & Recovery Faith-based and clinical recovery programs for addiction support.
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General detox and recovery

City Gospel Mission — Transformational Recovery Program

Long-term recovery program for men and women.

Location: 1805 Dalton Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45214

Center for Chemical Addiction Treatment

Detox and addiction treatment center in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Location: Cincinnati, OH

SUN Behavioral Health

Detox, inpatient, and behavioral treatment for adults and teens.

Locations: Erlanger, KY and Columbus, OH
Men and women’s recovery programs

Isaiah House

Faith-based recovery for men and women.

Location: 3830 Narrows Rd, Erlanger, KY 41018

Bethel Colony Transformed Center

Christian recovery center for both men and women.

Helping Up Mission

Recovery and housing programs for men and women in Baltimore.

Locations: Men: 1029 East Baltimore Street, Baltimore, MD 21202; Women: 1216 East Baltimore Street, Baltimore, MD 21202

Izzy’s House

Recovery programs for men and women in Cincinnati, Dayton, and Sidney, Ohio.

Women’s recovery only

Be Strong Women’s Restoration Community

Faith-based recovery community for women.

Mindful Healing

Mental and emotional wellness with addiction support.

Women of Alabaster

Faith-based residential recovery program for women.

Location: 7716 Arlington Rd, Dillsboro, IN 47018
Men’s recovery only

Redemption Point

Men’s residential recovery program.

Heritage House

Men’s Christian addiction recovery.

The Refuge

Faith-based long-term recovery for men.

Location: 12 S Terrace Ave, Columbus, OH 43204

Cincinnati Challenge Ranch

Recovery ranch for men focused on healing and discipleship.

Location: 1466 US-50, Milford, OH 45150
Therapy & Counseling Christian counseling, trauma-informed care, and mental health support.
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Front Porch Counseling

Accepts Medicaid. Offers Christian-based counseling and trauma-informed care.

Location: 969 Reading Rd, Mason, OH 45040

A Ray of Hope Services

Christian counseling, outpatient therapy, and mental health support.

Locations: Mason, Loveland, Franklin, and Batavia, Ohio.
Prayer & Spiritual Support Prayer lines, ministry care, and spiritual encouragement.
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Freedom in Christ Ministry

Prison ministry, prayer outreach, and evangelistic events.

Location: 89 Pete Luther Rd, Candler, NC 28715

Women of Alabaster

Faith-based women’s recovery, prayer, and prison outreach.

Location: 7716 Arlington Rd, Dillsboro, IN 47018

The Light FM — Prayer Request Hotline

Call or submit prayer requests online 24/7.

Help for Veterans Faith-based and peer-led support for veterans, first responders, and families.
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Reboot Recovery

Peer-led, faith-based recovery programs for veterans, first responders, and their families. Use the website to find a group near you.

Missing Persons A careful path for people who want to reconnect safely.
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If you want someone to know you are safe

If you are a missing person and only want an immediate family member to know that you are alive and okay, reach out and share only what you are comfortable sharing. The Gospel Rescue Mission will handle your message with care.

Local Relief & Financial Assistance Help with food, utilities, rent, job support, and local relief services.
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513 Relief — Hamilton County Support Hub

Support hub for Cincinnati and Hamilton County residents.

Location: Cincinnati / Hamilton County residents
  • Rent and utility bills
  • Food access
  • Mental health and substance abuse services
  • Emergency financial relief
  • Job and skill training opportunities
  • Mobile Relief Bus events throughout the region
What Kind of Help Can I Ask About?

Start with what you are carrying.

You do not need perfect words to reach out. Whether you need prayer, meals, practical support, encouragement, or help finding a next step, you can begin here.

Prayer and Encouragement

Someone to listen, pray with you, and care about what you are carrying.

Meals and Practical Support

Help with immediate needs when things feel heavy.

Connection to Resources

Guidance toward support, next steps, and people who want to help.

Hope in Jesus Christ

A Gospel-centered conversation when you feel lost, weary, or without direction.

What Happens Next

We want the next step to feel clear.

Many people hesitate to reach out because they are not sure what happens next. We want reaching out to feel simple, respectful, and a little less overwhelming.

1

You send a message.

Tell us briefly what is going on and what kind of help you are looking for. You can keep it simple.

2

Someone reviews it with care.

Your message will be read with compassion and respect. You are not a problem to be processed.

3

We respond as we are able.

We may offer prayer, encouragement, next steps, or connection to available support.

4

You are treated with dignity.

You matter to God, and you matter to us. The goal is care, truth, and a next step forward.

Important Notice

If this is urgent, please seek immediate help.

If you are in immediate danger, facing a medical emergency, experiencing a mental health crisis, or need urgent safety support right now, please contact local emergency services or a qualified crisis hotline in your area immediately.

God sees you. You matter. You are not forgotten, and you do not have to take the next step alone.
God sees you. You matter. You are not forgotten, and you do not have to take the next step alone.

You do not have to carry this alone.

If you need prayer, meals, support, or connection, take one step today. Send a message and let us know how we can begin praying with you and helping you find the next right step.