Website Resources:
Al-Anon – 12-step based fellowship for family members of recovering alcoholics but a strong network for anyone seeking help in understanding addiction’s impact on the family
Alcoholics Anonymous -group to help people recover from alcoholism through sharing experiences and accountability
Allender Center – provides training for counseling professionals and lay workers in trauma and abuse therapy
Bethesda Workshops – to encourage sexual wholeness by ministering to those damaged by sexual abuse, sin, and addiction
Celebrate Recovery – Christ-centered 12-step program for any addiction. Known programs in Charlotte offered at: Providence Road Church of Christ, Calvary and Forest Hill
Christian Recovery International – coalition of ministries dedicated to helping the Christian community become a safe and helpful place for people recovering from addiction, abuse or trauma
Co-Dependents Anonymous – fellowship of men and women whose common purpose is to develop healthy relationships
Divorce Care (and DC for Kids too*) – help and healing for the hurt of separation and divorce. Known Programs in Charlotte: Church at Charlotte, Calvary*, Forest Hill*, Central Church of God*
Faithful and True Ministries – three day events of teaching and small group interaction designed to help men break free from compulsive sexual behavior
L.I.F.E. Ministries – Christ-centered ministry that works through the local church to provide people with resources and relationships for healthy sexuality
New Way Ministries – Larry Crabb’s ministry on spiritual formation and authentic community
S-ANON – groups of the relatives and friends of sexually addicted people who share their experience, strength and hope in order to solve their common problems
Sex Addicts Anonymous – standard 12-step recovery program for men or women striving to overcome compulsive sexual behavior
Sexaholics Anonymous – standard 12-step recovery program for men or women striving to overcome compulsive sexual behavior
Charlotte Emergency Phone Numbers:
Adult Protective Services – 704-336-CARE (704-336-2273)
Emergency Room Counselor – 704-444-2400
Mobile Crisis – 704-566-3410 (they come to you)
Presbyterian 24 hour hotline – 704-384-4255
Rape Crisis – 704-375-0602
Suicide Hotline – 1-800-784-2433
Richmond Emergency Phone Numbers and Resources:
Chesterfield Emergency Mental Health 804-748-6356
Hanover Emergency Mental Health 804-365-4200
Henrico Emergency Mental Health 804-727-8484
Pregnancy Resource Center—PRCRichmond.org 804-673-2020 or 800-395-HELP
Program for divorce care—First Baptist Richmond 804-358-5458
Safe Harbor—Sexual and Domestic Violence 804-287-7877
VA Child Abuse Hotline 804-786-8536
YWCA Sexual Violence Hotline (Rape Hotline) 804-643-0888
Alcoholics Anonymous—alanonrichmondva.org
Northstar Community—800.908.2377 Northstarcommunity.com—provides a Christ-centered approach to recovery where hurting individuals and families can receive encouragement, education and support in their recovery process.
Recommended Sermons/Talks:
Brene Brown – The Power of Vulnerability
Brene Brown – Listening to Shame
Palmer Trice – Blessed in My Mess
Tim Keller – Confession, Disciplines of Grace (Psalm 32:1-11)
Tim Keller – Job – A Path Through Suffering
Tim Keller – Marriage as Ministry Power
Tim Keller – The Healing of Anger
Tim Keller – Sex, Singleness & Marriage series
Tim Keller – The Questions of Suffering