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christian counseling | care support groups
FOR CONFIDENTIAL PASTORAL CARE
pastoral care
To speak with a pastor please call 714-871-6844 during our office hours Tuesday – Friday 9:30am – 5pm. To meet with a pastor in person please come to church this weekend. For more information about our service times and to find a campus near you go to eastside.com/locations.
support groups
Marriage Restoration
Relationship Lifeline - An intense 6-lesson group to help couples avert divorce.
Marriage Repair
The Third Option - A 14-lesson curriculum designed to help couples with communication and conflict.
Mental Wellness
A 16-lesson curriculum to help those who are struggling with mental health issues as well as their loved ones.
celebrate recovery
A 12-Step Program that is year round. This is a weekly meeting for anyone who is dealing with life's hurts, hang-ups, and habits.
Let’s face it: Life can get difficult… complicated. But you don’t have to navigate these seasons alone. This caring community of people, who have walked the path to recovery, will walk beside you on your journey to hope and healing. If someone you love or you are struggling, we’re here to help you find hope, healing, and freedom. For a full list of support groups and for times and locations please click “more info” below.
CHRISTIAN marriage COUNSELING
Please know these resources were compiled to serve as aides, however, Eastside cannot guarantee or be responsible for the quality of services you may receive. The selection of supportive services of any kind is a highly personal matter, and the ultimate decision rests with you.
CALIFORNIA
Center for Individual and Family Therapy (CIFT)
(714) 558-9266 | ciftcounseling.com
840 Town & Country Road, Orange.
Branch offices are in Mission Viejo and Los Alamitos. Therapists are available for all issues: marriage, family, child, stress, depression, abuse, eating disorders.
Turning Point Counseling
(800) 998-6329 | TurningPointCounseling.org
Offices are located in Brea, Fullerton, La Habra, Chino and more throughout Los Angeles and OrangeCounty. They provide Christ-centered professional counseling and work with individuals, couples, and families.
SPARE Ministries
(714) 345-4938 | spareministries.org
Offices are located in Anaheim, Los Angeles, and Rancho Cucamonga. Counselors are experienced in abroad range of specialties and able to provide individuals, couples, and families with Christ-centeredcounseling for past and present issues.
*All of these counseling centers employ licensed therapists as well as supervised interns and can slide their fee scale based on income.
MINNESOTA
A Better Connection
1009 Hollinger Street
Park Rapids, MN 56470
Group Works
218-366-2636
1003 Hollinger St.
Park Rapids, MN
Wellness Matters
218-255-3321
207 Park Ave S, Suite 2, PO Box 957
Park Rapids, MN 56470
community resources
california
Family Support Network Family Safety Network (FSN) is an organization providing advocacy, support, and referral services to domestic violence victims and their families including advocacy, Confidential Support, Assistance with court filings, Orders for Protection, Harassment Restraining Orders, Accompaniment to Court Hearings, Safety Planning, Support Groups, 24 Hour Crisis Line, Emergency Transportation & Referral Services
Domestic Violence Support Group (Walker) This group is for domestic abuse survivors and family of survivors. Please call us with any questions at 218-547-1636.
Domestic Violence Peer Support Group Who is Welcome: Victim of, and Family/Friends of, Domestic Violence. Where: Family Safety Network, 107 Grove Ave S. Ste.1, Park Rapids MN 56740
Support Within Reach This is a private, non-profit, community service organization serving residents and those impacted by incidents of sexual violence. They offer assistance with housing, filing Harassment Restraining Orders (HRO) and Orders for Protection (OFP), Assistance with filing reports with law enforcement, Specialized criminal justice advocacy, Crisis intervention, Ongoing basic counseling, Medical accompaniment to sexual assault examinations at local emergency rooms, Support groups, Follow-up assistance.
Support Within Reach This is a private, non-profit, community service organization serving residents and those impacted by incidents of sexual violence. They offer assistance with housing, filing Harassment Restraining Orders (HRO) and Orders for Protection (OFP), Assistance with filing reports with law enforcement, Specialized criminal justice advocacy, Crisis intervention, Ongoing basic counseling, Medical accompaniment to sexual assault examinations at local emergency rooms, Support groups, Follow-up assistance.
Someplace Safe The Domestic Violence program of Someplace Safe is operated by staff and/or volunteers who have been trained to help victims and survivors cope with a wide range of needs and responses to domestic violence. All advocacy services provided by Someplace Safe are completely free and confidential.
Advocacy Services Advocates are trained staff and volunteers who offer help for victims, survivors, family and friends who have been affected by family violence. They will assist survivors of abuse or assault at the hospital or law enforcement center. Guide and assist in locating resources and provide legal Advocacy and/or Criminal Justice System Intervention.
Infertility Support Group Professionally Led This group is for individuals or couples, at any point, in the fertility/family building journey. It is a safe place for you to process your feelings and get support for the impact of infertility on your life. You will also have the opportunity to learn and share coping strategies for the emotional, physical and relational stresses of reproductive difficulties. In addition, you will receive information and support in the areas of self-esteem, decision-making, and relationship difficulties. Fee: Cost is $20/group RSVP required
Infertility Support Group RESOLVE Peer-led Support Groups are informal opportunities for women and men experiencing infertility to connect with one another, to discuss their situations and to receive support from others who have had similar experiences or who are struggling with similar issues. Attendance is free.
Fruitful We're committed to making infertility suck less. Fruitful is a free fertility mentorship program that connects those struggling with infertility with those who've been through it firsthand. Because no one should have to go through this crap on their own.
Miscarriage Online Course I am offering a 21-day course that will give you the space you need each day to reflect and work with your grief. For three weeks, you’ll receive a daily dose of inspiration each morning in an online space designed just for you.
Grief & Support CHI St. Joseph Hospital offers support groups
Share Chapters The National Share office hosts two monthly online group chats that are free of charge to our families. • The online Pregnancy Loss Group (for the loss of baby through miscarriage, still birth or in the first weeks of life) meets the first Tuesday of each month, 7:00pm-9:00pm CST. • The Pregnancy After Loss Group (for those pregnant after a loss or trying to become pregnant) meets the third Tuesday of each month
Mental Health Crisis Hotline Phone # (800)422-0045 or Text "MN" to 741741
minnesota
Family Support Network Family Safety Network (FSN) is an organization providing advocacy, support, and referral services to domestic violence victims and their families including advocacy, Confidential Support, Assistance with court filings, Orders for Protection, Harassment Restraining Orders, Accompaniment to Court Hearings, Safety Planning, Support Groups, 24 Hour Crisis Line, Emergency Transportation & Referral Services
Domestic Violence Support Group (Walker) This group is for domestic abuse survivors and family of survivors. Please call us with any questions at 218-547-1636.
Domestic Violence Peer Support Group Who is Welcome: Victim of, and Family/Friends of, Domestic Violence. Where: Family Safety Network, 107 Grove Ave S. Ste.1, Park Rapids MN 56740
Support Within Reach This is a private, non-profit, community service organization serving residents and those impacted by incidents of sexual violence. They offer assistance with housing, filing Harassment Restraining Orders (HRO) and Orders for Protection (OFP), Assistance with filing reports with law enforcement, Specialized criminal justice advocacy, Crisis intervention, Ongoing basic counseling, Medical accompaniment to sexual assault examinations at local emergency rooms, Support groups, Follow-up assistance.
Support Within Reach This is a private, non-profit, community service organization serving residents and those impacted by incidents of sexual violence. They offer assistance with housing, filing Harassment Restraining Orders (HRO) and Orders for Protection (OFP), Assistance with filing reports with law enforcement, Specialized criminal justice advocacy, Crisis intervention, Ongoing basic counseling, Medical accompaniment to sexual assault examinations at local emergency rooms, Support groups, Follow-up assistance.
Someplace Safe The Domestic Violence program of Someplace Safe is operated by staff and/or volunteers who have been trained to help victims and survivors cope with a wide range of needs and responses to domestic violence. All advocacy services provided by Someplace Safe are completely free and confidential.
Advocacy Services Advocates are trained staff and volunteers who offer help for victims, survivors, family and friends who have been affected by family violence. They will assist survivors of abuse or assault at the hospital or law enforcement center. Guide and assist in locating resources and provide legal Advocacy and/or Criminal Justice System Intervention.
Intervention.
Infertility Support Group Professionally Led This group is for individuals or couples, at any point, in the fertility/family building journey. It is a safe place for you to process your feelings and get support for the impact of infertility on your life. You will also have the opportunity to learn and share coping strategies for the emotional, physical and relational stresses of reproductive difficulties. In addition, you will receive information and support in the areas of self-esteem, decision-making, and relationship difficulties. Fee: Cost is $20/group RSVP required
Infertility Support Group RESOLVE Peer-led Support Groups are informal opportunities for women and men experiencing infertility to connect with one another, to discuss their situations and to receive support from others who have had similar experiences or who are struggling with similar issues. Attendance is free.
Fruitful We're committed to making infertility suck less. Fruitful is a free fertility mentorship program that connects those struggling with infertility with those who've been through it firsthand. Because no one should have to go through this crap on their own.
Miscarriage Online Course I am offering a 21-day course that will give you the space you need each day to reflect and work with your grief. For three weeks, you’ll receive a daily dose of inspiration each morning in an online space designed just for you.
Grief & Support CHI St. Joseph Hospital offers support groups
Share Chapters The National Share office hosts two monthly online group chats that are free of charge to our families. • The online Pregnancy Loss Group (for the loss of baby through miscarriage, still birth or in the first weeks of life) meets the first Tuesday of each month, 7:00pm-9:00pm CST. • The Pregnancy After Loss Group (for those pregnant after a loss or trying to become pregnant) meets the third Tuesday of each month
Mental Health Crisis Hotline Phone # (800)422-0045 or Text "MN" to 741741
(800)422-0045 or Text "MN" to 741741
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