Support Services and Resources
This page provides a comprehensive list of trusted support services and hotlines that can offer help with various sensitive topics discussed throughout our courses. If you find any content distressing or need immediate support, particularly in a crisis situation, please reach out to one of the following organizations. Your well-being is important, and these resources are here to help you navigate any challenges you may face.
Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention
IMMEDIATE HELP: If you are in crisis or experiencing suicidal thoughts, please contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifelineat 988 or visit the AFSP at afsp.org for support. These services are available 24/7 and offer confidential assistance.
- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
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Phone: 988
Provides free and confidential support 24/7 for people in distress. - American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP)
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Offers extensive resources for suicide prevention and support for those affected by suicide. - Crisis Text Line
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Text HOME to 741741 (USA/Canada)
Provides free, 24/7 support via text.
General Mental Health Support
- Focus on the Family
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Phone: 1-855-771-HELP (4357)
Offers a comprehensive range of Christian counseling and support services. They provide resources and guidance on marriage and infidelity, sexual addiction and pornography, trauma and abuse recovery, anxiety and depression, as well as gender identity issues. Through their counseling hotline and online resources, Focus on the Family is dedicated to helping individuals and families navigate complex emotional and spiritual challenges with faith-based support. - Grace Alliance
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Provides Christian mental health resources, support groups, and training programs for individuals and churches. They focus on bridging the gap between mental health and faith.
Counseling Services
- Christian Counseling & Educational Foundation (CCEF)
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Offers Christian counseling services and resources, including support for survivors of abuse and trauma. Their counselors are trained to integrate biblical principles with professional counseling practices. - American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC)
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Provides resources, training, and referrals to licensed Christian counselors across the United States. - Hope for the Heart
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Phone: 1-800-488-HOPE (4673)
Provides biblically based resources and counseling for various life challenges, including abuse, depression, and marital issues.
Support for Specific Issues
Sexual Assault and Abuse
- RAINN
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Phone: 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)
Confidential support for survivors of sexual violence. - The National Domestic Violence Hotline
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Phone: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
Support for individuals facing domestic violence.
Addiction and Recovery
- Covenant Eyes
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Accountability tools and support for those struggling with pornography addiction. - Celebrate Recovery
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A Christ-centered recovery program helping people overcome various forms of addiction. - Pure Life Ministries
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A Offers biblical counseling and recovery programs specifically for those struggling with sexual addiction. Their resources include residential programs and online courses. - Sex Addicts Anonymous (SAA)
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Phone: 1-800-477-8191
12-step recovery program for individuals dealing with sex addiction
Support for LGBTQ+ Issues and Gender Dysphoria with a Christian Perspective
- Living Hope Ministries
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Phone: 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)
Provides support for individuals who are struggling with same-sex attraction or gender identity issues from a Christian perspective. They offer online support groups, resources, and counseling. - Restored Hope Network
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Offers Christian support and counseling for individuals seeking to align their sexual identity with their faith. They provide referrals to local ministries and counselors.
Support for Marital and Relational Issues
- Marriage Helper
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Resources and counseling for couples facing marital difficulties. - MarriageToday
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Offers Christian-based resources and counseling services focused on marriage restoration, overcoming infidelity, and strengthening relationships. - FamilyLife
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Provides Christian resources, counseling, and events to help couples build strong marriages and families. Their “Weekend to Remember” marriage getaways are popular for relationship strengthening. - DivorceCare
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DivorceCare is a Christian-based support group designed to help individuals navigate the emotional and practical challenges of divorce. The program offers weekly sessions that cover various aspects of divorce recovery, integrating biblical principles with practical advice. Participants can join groups both in-person and online.
Global Resources
- Samaritans (UK and Ireland)
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Phone: 116 123 (UK/Ireland)
Confidential support for people experiencing distress. - Mind (UK)
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Offers advice and support for mental health issues, including crisis intervention and ongoing counseling. - Lifeline Australia
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Provides 24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention services.
- Befrienders Worldwide (Global)
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Emotional support to prevent suicide, with a directory of local helplines across the globe. - SOS Suicide (France)
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Offers suicide prevention services and support in France. - India Helpline (Snehi)
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Provides emotional support and suicide prevention in India.
Disclaimer: The resources listed on this page are provided as a service to our students. ISOM is not affiliated with these organizations and cannot guarantee the quality of services provided.