Another way to help those who are distressed is to listen at length without passing judgment, dishing out unsolicited advice, or expecting any easy fix. Say out loud that you care. And if a potentially helpful way forward comes to mind, offer your suggestion tentatively and humbly, knowing that the extent of both the problem and the solution may lie well beyond your personal knowledge and experience.

Then pray with them if they will allow it, pray for them after you depart, and rather than say, "Call me if you need anything," take the initiative yourself to check on them before long.

"Now you are the body of Christ and individually members of it." 1 Cor. 12:27 ESV