IF YOU NEED HELP:

 Christian Counseling in NW Ohio

Covenant Ministry Services - Dr. Thomas Holmes

1130 W. Market St. Lima, OH (419) 228-2070

                    Pathways Christian Counseling Center       

232 West Hardin Street, Findlay, OH (419) 423-7812

Aaron D. Kuhn, Oswalt Counseling & Consulting                 

316 W. Market St. Celina, OH (419) 586-3900

Dr. Michael Griffith, Ph.D.

2421 Allentown Rd.,  Lima, OH (419) 225-5238   

Suicide

National Hopeline Network www.hopeline.com 1-800-Suicide

*If you are suicidal call to talk to someone.

or http:// www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org

Suicide Prevention Lifeline, 1-800-273-TALK National crisis hotnine

or www.ohiospf.org - Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation

Addictions

If you need assistance to recover from an addiction or dysfunction find a Biblical recovery group at a local church. We recommend most Celebrate Recovery groups. Contact Christian Counseling centers in your vicinity for possible locations.

For drug or alcohol Addiction, if no Christian meetings are available in your area, visit the Web site for Alcoholics Anonymous at www.alcoholics-anonymous.org, Narcotics Anonymous at www.narcoticsanonymous.org, Adult Children of Alcoholics at www.adultchildren.org, or for those living with an alcoholic visit
www.al-anon.alateen.org. Or look in your local phone book under AA for a listing.

Physical / Sexual Abuse

Joyce Meyer Ministries has countless resources available for those who have experienced sexual abuse. We highly recommend her books, teaching CDs, and DVDs for those struggling with this issue. For a listing of resources, log on www.joycemeyer.org or call: 1 (800) 727-9673 or (636) 349-0303 (outside the U.S.)

Or for assistance call the Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network, at (800) 656-4673 (656-HOPE) or log on www.rainn.org 

 Or the National Center for Victims of Crime at (800) 394-2255

 Or the National Domestic Violence Hotline at (800) 799-SAFE or (800) 787-3223

 or log on www.breakthecycle.org
Break the Cycle deals specifically with youth domestic violence and dating violence

*In Lima, Ohio, "I Have a Voice," Sexual Abuse Survivors Group is a non-denominational Christian group open to female survivors meeting each Wednesday evening. There is no charge to attend. Call 419-228-2070 for more information   

 For the Post-abortive or those Contemplating Abortion

Heartbeat International/CareNet Pregnancy Centers
1-800-395-HELP (1-800-395-4357)
www.Care-Net.org
www.HeartbeatInternational.org

Ramah International, Inc. Founder Sydna Masse’ – www.ramahinternational.org Training Seminars also offered.

www.safehavenministries.com - ministry for those in crisis pregnancy or the post-abortive, chat room and resources available.

Option Line – 1-800-395-HELP*

*A phone counselor will help you locate the pregnancy resource center in your community. Many of these centers have groups for the post-abortive.

Pregnancy Centers Online (resource listing) www.pregnancycenters.org.

In Hancock County, Ohio:  Women's Resource Center of Hancock County 

wrhancock.org - (419) 424-9948 

*Besides assisting with crisis pregancy issues, the center has one-on-one counseling available for those wounded by abortion  

In Allen County, Ohio:  Heartbeat of Lima

heartbeatoflima.org - (419) 222-7945

*Besides assisting with crisis pregnancy issues, the center has one-0n-one counseling available for those wounded by abortion

Eating Disorders

Remuda Ranch www.remudaranch.com

 Inpatient treatment for eating disorders and related issues.

www.findingbalance.com - A faith based non-profit organization dedicated to helping those who struggle with eating and body issues

Self-Injury

For resources go to www.twloha.com  To Write Love on her Arms

www.selfinjury.com - S.A.F.E. Alternatives

Homosexuality

Exodus International www.exodus-international.org

Exodus Bookstore www.exodusbooks.org

Online Support for parents recommended by Exodus Intl. - www.livehope.org 

Christian referral and information ministry dealing with homosexual issues.

People Can Change www.peoplecanchange.com helps people with unwanted same-sex attractions (SSA)

In Cincinnati, OH
Prodigal Ministries, Inc.

www.prodigal-ministries.com

P.O. Box 19949

Cincinnati, OH 45219  Phone: 513-861-0011

In Columbiana, OH

The Way Out

www.thewayoutministries.com

P.O. Box 292 Columbiana, OH

Phone 330-921-1120

In Columbus, OH

Bridge of Hope

http://bohcolumbus.com

P.O. Box 23223

Columbus, OH Phone 614-228-6129

Depression/ Life Crisis

It's OK to get help! Please call a Christian Counseling Center today.  

Or call the National Hopeline Network 1-800-567-4673 

*In northwest Ohio We Care Regional Crisis Center is a 24-hr walk-in facility located at 797 S. Main St. Lima, OH

 For Prayer

World Harvest Prayer – www.worldharvest.com a 24 hour Internet prayerline through LeSea Ministries

The 700 Club Prayerline – 1 (800) 759 - 0700 for prayer 24 hours a day

or log on www.cbn.org

Call the 24 hour a day WTLW TV 44 Prayerline at (419) 339 - 3000

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