Additional Resources

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Family and the Faith: Hope For Today's Family

Nothing short of a planned strategy and plenty of time will be sufficient to affect the positive development of our children

A clear formula for a Godly union in St. Paul's admonition to the Ephesian Church in Ephesians 5:33 "Nevertheless let each one of you in particular so love his own wife as himself, and let the wife see that she respects her husband."

Our level of intimacy in married life is dependent upon the level of equal effort that is applied to it.  This can compared to rowing together.

A functioning family (as opposed to a dysfunctional family) is a place where more than just survival occurs, growth is also visible among all family members, including both parents

The family is the soil out of which the character and moral development of the children are formed

We must confess (practice with our lives what we (practice) believe.

A family functions as a unit

The goal for a healthy functioning family is to bring each individual into balance. The primary goal of a parent is to provide our children so that we may release them in due time, with confidence, knowing we have provided a solid foundation and map  with which to run their marathon

It is the smallest things that make a difference

Couples and families need to read together

We all have flaming torches the question is are we burning ourselves and others with them or warming ourselves and others with them 

Helpful Crisis Organizations & Resources

ALANON/ALATEEN 8AM-6PM EST M-F                                      

1-800-356-9996

Support groups for those who have been affected by other's addictions

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS                                                            

1-212-870-3400

ALCOHOL & DRUG REFERRAL LINE                                             

1-800-821-4357

Answers questions about addictions, 24/7

AMERICAN COALITION FOR FATHERS & CHILDREN             

1-800-978-DADS

CHILD HELP/USA NATIONAL CHILD ABUSE HOTLINE 24/7

1-800-422-4453

CHILD SUPPORT                                                                                  

1-877-631-9773

Questions Answered

CHILD WELFARE AND PARENTAL RIGHTS                               

1-810-751-4500

CONFIDENTIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM                                  

1-800-531-0200

Clergy & family counseling & for employees of Antiochian Archdiocese

CONSUMER CREDIT COUNSELING                                             

1-800-388-2227

DEBTORS ANONYMOUS                                                                 

1-212-642-8220

DIRECTORY OF HOTLINE & CRISIS CENTERS                        

1-800-999-9999

GIRLS & BOYS TOWN NATIONAL HOTLINE 24/7                  

1-800-448-3000

"Any problem, any age, any time" The oldest & most comprehensive crisis line in the U.S. Now international. Parent training programs. Long-term residential programs for adolescents. Data base of over 30,000 referrals for all needs.

INCEST SURVIVORS RESOURCES INTERNATIONAL           

1-505-521-4260

JOBS CORPS 8:30AM-10:30AM EST M-F                                  

1-800-733-JOBS

Jobs training & GED assistance for 16-24 year olds.  Transitional housing

LEARNING DISABILITIES ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA     

1-888-300-6710

Referrals and information. 9-4:30pm EST M-F

NATIONAL COUNCIL ON PROBLEM GAMBLING                 

1-800-GAMBLER

NATIONAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HOTLINE                        

1-800-SAFE

They can transfer or conference emergency calls to local shelters or police.  Completely confidential 24/7

NATIONAL EATING DISORDERS ORGANIZATION              

1-918-481-4076

NATIONAL GRIEF RECOVERY HELPLINE                              

1-800-445-4808

NATIONAL HEALTH INFORMATION CENTER                      

1-800-336-4797

Information and referrals for health questions, 9-5 EST M-F

NATIONAL LIFE CENTER                                                            

1-800-848-5683

Pro-life pregnancy counseling, referrals for testing and shelters

ZOE FOR LIFE                                                                                  

1-877-436-LIFE

Crisis Pregnancy Issues

NATIONAL RUNAWAY SWITCHBOARD 24/7                         

1-800-621-4000

NATIONAL STD HOTLINE                                                           

1-800-227-8922

SEX ADDICTS ANONYMOUS                                                       

1-713-869-4902

STEPFAMILY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA                            

1-800-735-0329

8am-4:30pm CST M-F, Support Groups, materials

SUICIDE PREVENTION 24/7                                                        

1-800-SUICIDE

TEEN CHALLENGE NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS                

1-800-814-5729

8am-4:30pm CST M-F, 12-18 month drug treatment, job training, ages 12-adult

THERAPIST REFERRALS                                                             

1-800-THERAPIST

TOUGHLOVE INTERNATIONAL                                               

1-800-333-1069

9am-5pm EST M-F, For parents of children with behavioral problems, local support groups

UNITED WAY                                                                                  

1-800-411-8929

Referrals for base needs