Spiritual Healing and Liberation Ministry Resource Page
DISCLAIMER..
The resources listed here are provided to help you find support and encouragement in difficult times. While we do not specifically endorse every organization or program, we share them so that you and your loved ones can more easily access help, hope, and healing.
Support Groups for those who have addictions or for loved ones of someone with addiction
- Catholic in Recovery: https://catholicinrecovery.com/
- Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) https://aa.org
- Gamblers anonymous (GA): https://gamblersanonymous.org/
- Narcotics Anonymous (NA) https://naorg
- Sex Addicts Anonymous (SAA) https://saa-recovery.org
- Al-Anon https://al-anon.org
Support for family members and friends worried about someone with a drinking problem. - Gam-Anon https://gam-anon.org
For those impacted by a loved one’s gambling addiction. - Nar-Anon https://nar-anon.org
A 12-step program for families and friends affected by someone else’s drug addiction.
Crisis & Emergency Resources
- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline – Dial 988 for immediate 24/7 support.
- Crisis Text Line – Text HOME to 741741 for confidential text support.
- National Domestic Violence Hotline – Call 1-800-799-7233 or text START to 88788.
- SAMHSA Helpline – Call 1-800-662-HELP (4357) for treatment referrals and information.
Sexual Integrity, Porn Recovery & Chastity
Podcasts & Programs
- Lust is Boring – Jason Evert on dating, marriage, and sexuality.
- The Matt Droguett Show – Self-improvement podcast addressing lust and pornography.
- Forged: 33-Day Challenge for Men – Jason Evert & Matt Fradd.
- Strive 21 – Free 21-day video challenge to quit porn (strive21.com).
Ministries & Resources
- Integrity Restored – catholicsfightporn.com
- Bloom for Catholic Women – Healing for women impacted by their husband’s addiction. bloomforcatholicwomen.com
- Renewed Hope Coaching – renewedhopecoaching.com
- Desert Stream Ministries – Support for sexual and relational healing, whether it be opposite or same sex attraction and/or actions. desertstream.org
- For those who are struggling with same sex attraction: https://couragerc.org/for-individuals/
- For families of those who have same sex attraction: https://couragerc.org/for-families/
Pornography Blockers
Catholic Mental Health & Healing
Podcasts & Videos
- Restore the Glory – Dr. Bob Schuchts & Jake Khym.
- Abiding Together– Sr. Miriam James Heidland, Michelle Benzinger, and Heather Khym.
- Being Human – Dr. Greg Bottaro.
- Catholic Psych Podcast – Dr. Greg Bottaro.
- Greg Bottaro – Catholic Psych (YouTube).
- Cameron Fradd – Catholic motherhood and relationships (YouTube).
Directories & Counseling
- Catholic Therapists Directory – Search by zip code.
- catholiccounselors.com – Pastoral counseling for marriage and family life.
Retreats
Marriage & Family Resources
- Retrouvaille (helpourmarriage.org): An international community dedicated to helping couples heal and strengthen their marriages.
- For Your Marriage (foryourmarriage.org): An initiative of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops designed to help couples at every stage of life understand and live God’s plan for joyful, holy marriages.
- Apostolate for Family Consecration (afc.org): Supporting and challenging Catholic families to grow together in holiness and truth, becoming fully alive in Christ.
- Worldwide Marriage Encounter (wwme.org): A global movement proclaiming the value of the sacraments of Marriage and Holy Orders, offering experiences that inspire stronger, faith-filled relationships.
- Be Devoted: Restoring Friendship, Passion, and Communion in Your Marriage by Dr. Bob Schuchts – A faith-filled resource for couples seeking renewal and deeper connection.
Divorce Support
- Divorce Ministry – https://ecrc.us/surviving-divorce/
Grief Support
- Grief/Loss Group – https://ecrc.us/grieving-ministry/
Domestic Violence/Abuse
● National Domestic Violence Hotline:
- https://www.thehotline.org/
- Call: 1(800)799-SAFE (7233) or Text “Begin” to 88788
- To Find a shelter near you:
Spiritual Direction
- Reviv3 – App for virtual spiritual direction. Download on iOS or Android
- Seek Direction – seekdirection.app
- spiritualdirection.com – Articles, resources, and formation.
Hospitals & Community Mental Health Services
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) HelpLine – Call 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) for referrals and support. NAMI Support Groups are peer-led groups for individuals and families living with mental illness.
PsychologyToday.com – Search for therapists in your area.
Michigan
- Beaumont Hospital Psychiatry – 800-633-7377
- Beaumont Outpatient Behavioral Health – 248-551-1200 (Royal Oak, MI)
- Oakland County Community Mental Health – 248-858-1210; Substance Abuse 248-464-6363
- Common Ground – Crisis hotline (800) 231-1127; org
- Macomb County Community Mental Health – 855-996-2264 or 586-948-0222; Substance Abuse 586-469-5278
- Henry Ford see their mental health stuff in West Bloomfield
Illinois
- Compass Health Center – PHP & IOP programs (Chicago).
- EQ Perspectives – Therapy, PHP & IOP (Burr Ridge).
- Ascension Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital – Outpatient, IOP, PHP, residential & inpatient programs.
- Northwestern Programs – IOP, PHP, inpatient & psychiatric care in St. Charles, Wheaton, and Winfield. Call 630-933-4000.
- Skyway Behavioral Health – Mood, anxiety, and trauma treatment.
Pregnancy Resource Centers
- Chaldean Diocese Office of Life – chaldeanchurch.org/life
- Right to Life of Michigan – rtl.org
- RTL of Illinois
- Mary’s Mantle – marysmantle.net
- Care Net Berkley | Detroit – (313) 626-0210
- Detroit Pregnancy Test & Help Center – (248) 293-0070
- Another Way Pregnancy Center – (248) 471-5858
- Covenant Community Care – (313) 554-1095
- Problem Pregnancy Center – (248) 559-7440
- https://sistersoflife.org/
Illinois
Helplines
- (800) 57WOMAN or (800) 579-6626
- For men: (877) LIFE OPTIONS or (877) 543-3678
- Text for help: (800) 712-4357
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