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
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