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Marriage Resources: Where to Get Help

One of the problems married couples face together or individually when they are encountering issues in their marriage is where to go for help. The following are some resources you, your spouse or others might be able to make use of when you are encountering difficulties.

Domestic Abuse

Domestic abuse is a serious problem, if you or someone you love is suffering from domestic abuse, contact the following resources:

  • National Hotline for Battered Women – 1-800-799-SAFE
  • Wife Beating and Elder Abuse Help Center Clearinghouse on Family Violence – 1-703-385-7565
  • Center for the Prevention of Sexual and Domestic Violence – 1-206-634-1903
  • Children’s Defense Fund – 1-202-628-8787
  • Health Resource Center on Domestic Violence, Family Violence Prevention Fund – 1-800-313-1310
  • United Nations Development Fund for Women – 1-212-906-6400

Infertility

Infertility can cause stress and emotional pain in a relationship. For help and information, contact:

  • Resolve, Inc – provides support groups, provides references to support groups, and provides contacts for physicians who specialize in treating infertility – 1-617-643-2424

Marriage Counseling & Therapy

Seeking assistance for your marriage to work out issues or simply to come to a resolution and make your marriage stronger? Contact the following:

  • American Association of Pastoral Counselors – 1-703-385-6967
  • American Association of Sex Educators, Counselors and Therapists – 1-312-644-0828
  • American Mental Health Counselors Association – 1-800-326-2640
  • American Psychiatric Association – 1-202-682-6000
  • American Psychological Association – 1-202-356-5500
  • Mental Health Directory – 1-202-783-3238

Related Articles:

10 Signs that Indicate Your Marriage May Need Therapy

When Infertility Becomes an Issue

Recognizing the Cycle of Domestic Violence

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About Heather Long

Heather Long is 35 years old and currently lives in Wylie, Texas. She has been a freelance writer for six years. Her husband and she met while working together at America Online over ten years ago. They have a beautiful daughter who just turned five years old. She is learning to read and preparing for kindergarten in the fall. An author of more than 300 articles and 500+ web copy pieces, Heather has also written three books as a ghostwriter. Empty Canoe Publishing accepted a novel of her own. A former horse breeder, Heather used to get most of her exercise outside. In late 2004, early 2005 Heather started studying fitness full time in order to get herself back into shape. Heather worked with a personal trainer for six months and works out regularly. She enjoys shaking up her routine and checking out new exercises. Her current favorites are the treadmill (she walks up to 90 minutes daily) and doing yoga for stretching. She also performs strength training two to three times a week. Her goals include performing in a marathon such as the Walk for Breast Cancer Awareness or Team in Training for Lymphoma research. She enjoys sharing her knowledge and experience through the fitness and marriage blogs.