Marriage Resources: Where to Get Help

by Heather Long | More from this Blogger

16 Aug 2006 09:30 AM

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

Learn more 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.

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Megan Bayliss (3586) 28 Aug 2006 02:53 PM

Thanks for advertising help agencies. There's no shame involved in asking for help if it is needed and your range of numbers supports but a small number of professionals ready to offer assistance. I've just started a series of blogs on the seven stages of violence in relationships and have added this blog as a link. The article can be found at http://mental-health.families.com/blog/the-cycle-of-violence-part-1-the-explosion . Thank you so much for assisting people Heather.