Helpful Links

• The Alpha Course
  An opportunity to explore the meaning of life in a relaxed, friendly setting.

• BibleGateway.com
  A site for serious Bible study.
  

• Celebrate Recovery
  A Christ-centered recovery program. Locate a Celebrate Recovery group near you.

• Christ Cares
  A 40-year ministry in the south Chicagoland area serving the homeless, empowering churches and youth, and providing food ministries to the area.

• Christian Recovery International
  One of the best sites for Christians recovering from life’s harmful habits, hurts and hang-ups.

• The Deaf Hotline
  The hotline offers safe, confidential advocacy services for deaf survivors and service providers. They also provide resources and education about the need for deaf abuse outreach programs.

• DivorceCare
  A Christ-centered divorce support group program. Locate a DivorceCare group near you. (Many groups currently meet online.)

• The Gottman Institute
  A research-based approach to relationships. The Gottman Institute provides articles, webinars, events, podcasts, and more. (Note: This is not a Christian institution.)

• GriefShare
  A Christ-centered grief support program. Locate a GriefShare group near you. (Many groups currently meet online.)

• The Life of a Single Mom
  A Christian ministry providing support groups, classes, events, encouragement, and resources for single moms, as well as for those who lead and support single moms.

• National Domestic Violence Hotline
  Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year, the National Domestic Violence Hotline provides essential tools and support to help survivors of domestic violence so they can live their lives free of abuse.

• Pacific Garden Mission
  Serving Chicago for over 140 years, Pacific Garden Mission provides food, shelter, clothing, prayer ministry, and transformational programs for men, women, and children.

• Single & Parenting
  A Christ-centered single parent support program. Locate a Single & Parenting group near you. (Many groups currently meet online.)

• Solo Parent
  A Christian ministry building community and empowering single parents with podcasts, devotions, resources, advocacy, local church support, and online support groups.

• Teen Challenge USA
  Christian addiction treatment facilities for teens and adults offering sliding scale options.

• QuietWaters Ministries
  Ministering to pastors and Christian leaders.

• Youth for Christ
  YFC reaches young people everywhere, working together with the local church and other likeminded partners to raise up lifelong followers of Jesus who lead by their godliness in lifestyle, devotion to the Word of God and prayer, passion for sharing the love of Christ and commitment to social involvement.