resources

CRISIS NUMBERS

If you are in crisis and are in danger of being hurt, hurting yourself, or hurting someone else, please call 911!

Two other national resources for immediate help:

The National Sexual Assault Hotline
RAINN

International Association for Suicide Prevention
Suicide Crisis Support

CORNERSTONE CONNECT EVENTS

June 2nd Q&A:
TFCA is hosting a Q&A with John Yates and Sam Ferguson at 7pm on Sunday, June 2nd, 2024. They have said it will be offsite, location TBA. We have a small group organizing some questions and speakers - if you would like to help with preparation, please send us an email. We would also be happy to read statements and questions from people who live out of town or don’t want to speak for whatever reason. Please contact us if we can help in that manner.

SAVE THE DATE: September 14, 2024 - a gathering for former students to connect and process together. More info coming.

COUNSELING

TFCA has some Zooms offered and potentially will reimburse some students for the therapy they receive. More info on that on their website here

There is a group of former cornerstone students who are now licensed therapists, and they are willing to help anyone in need find a counselor either online or in your area. Email cornerstoneconnectfc@gmail.com to get in touch with a member of that team. The team consists of:

Jamaal Crone
Laura Thomas Farrell


WAYS TO HELP AND GET EDUCATED

A great explanation of trauma informed care

A call to action to change the Virginia Statute of Limitations on childhood sexual abuse.

A petition asking Church of the Apostles in Atlanta to launch it’s own investigation of abuse.

How to talk to a survivor when they tell you they were abused. (via RAINN website)

Have important kiddos in your life? Child abuse prevention here

An incredible book on trauma: The Body Keeps the Score on Amazon (this is one of the best resources around on the way trauma affects our bodies - it is also a fairly dense read. just FYI.)