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Articles of Interest

Ground Zero

I lay in bed, panic just below the surface. I could not look at my dear wife. I had been trying to prepare her for this talk for a few days. Some days previous, I had told her that I was on a journey of healing from something in my past, that I wasn’t ready to talk about it yet, that as far as I knew, there was no sin involved. I thought I could wait until after the weekend family gathering. Telling her before that would surely make for awkward moments. But by now, I felt like I’d die before then. This could not wait. I focused on the far wall and began… READ MORE

Ministering to the Emotional and Mental Needs

“Now we exhort you, brethren, warn them that are unruly, comfort the feebleminded, support the weak, be patient toward all men.” (1 Thess. 5:14) How best to “comfort the feebleminded” and “support the weak” can reveal differences of approach between us as ministers. Unresolved past trauma or abuse as well as a multitude of mental disorders present themselves. How are we to do? How do we respond when told we just “don’t understand”? Are these issues increasing? It would appear that with a growing awareness comes a growing cry for help. It is hoped that, by and large, we are approaching these challenges in a united way. However it does appear that this unity is tested at times. It is the burden of this writing that we would be united on a Biblical foundation in how we approach emotional and mental challenges among us. READ MORE

Books for the Team’s Use

Effective Biblical Counseling by Dr Larry Crab

Books to be Proofread

Count Us In by Jason Kingsley (Down Syndrome)

Wired for Healing by Annie Hopper (DNRS)

Driven to Distraction by Edward Hallowell (Ida)

When the Bough Breaks by Judith Bernstein (Vila)

Comfort for the Grieving Spouse’s Heart by Gary Roe (Vila)

A New Kid by Friday by Dr Kevin Leman (Vila?)

Letting Go by David R Hawkins

Healing the Scars of Childhood Abuse by Gregory L Jantz

Childhood Apraxia by Pam Marshalla (Doeteke)

Boundaries with Teens by John Townsend

Restored by James and Deborah Beachy (Bonny)      (available from TGS International)   

Raising a Secure Child by Kent Hoffman, Glenn Cooper                       (adoption article)

Triggers by Amber Lia, Wendy Speake (adoption article)

Forever Mom by Mary Ostyn (adoption article)

6 Steps to Total Self-Healing by Margaret Paul (query from RT chat)

Why Boys and Girls are Different by Carol Greene (Ages 3- 5, one for girls, one for boys)

Books by Jim Burns- How God Makes Babies, Teaching your Children Healthy Sexuality, God Made Your Body

The Parallel Process by Krissy Pozatek (rec by a former aux team member)

Overcoming Father Wounds by Kia Stephens 

Managing Your Emoji’s by Michelle Nietert 

Calm my Anxious Heart by Linda Dillow

Anxious for Nothing by Max Lucado

Failure and How I Achieved It by Mike Courtney (rec by a former aux team member)

Brain-based Parenting by Dan Hughes

 

 

 

 

 

 

FACILIITES, CAMPS, PROGRAMS BY PROVINCE AND STATE

 Information for Canada

Teen Challenge (Canada)

https://www.teenchallenge.com 800-856-8902 or 866-514-0619 24 hours a day A 12-month, faith-based, in-residence drug and alcohol rehabilitation program that is part of a network of over 18 Teen Challenge Centers across Canada and more than 1,500 worldwide

Mercy Canada

https://mercycanada.ca/ Christ-centered counseling, resources, and support for women Ages 13 and up, Residential: ages 19 and up

Triple P Parenting

https://www.triplep-parenting.ca/ Various locations across Canada Positive parenting strategies for all kinds of challenges In small groups, one on one, or online

ALBERTA

BRITISH COLUMBIA

MANITOBA

NEW BRUNSWICK

NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR

NOVA SCOTIA

ONTARIO

PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND

QUEBEC

SASKATCHEWAN

Rock Solid Refuge (Boys 13-18)

https://rocksolidrefuge.com/
306-297-3663
Shaunavon, Saskatchewan.
12 month Biblically based program “Hope Lives Here”
A Mennonite boy from Hyas, Saskatchewan attended

information for the US

Amen Clinics

https://www.amenclinics.com/ 877 312 2643 Various locations across the US Mental health treatment using SPECT brain imaging

Holt International

https://www.holtinternational.org Various locations across the US Providing pre and post adoption services and training Caring for orphaned and vulnerable children

Rogers Behavioral Health

https://rogersbh.org/
800 767 4411
Locations in various states
Treatment for mental health and addictions
Residential services offered

 

Neil Nedley Program (for depression and anxiety)

https://www.nedleyhealth.com/recovery-programs/online-program
Basic pkg $175.00 (3 month)
Complete pkg $329.00 (3 month)

 

 

Triple P Parenting US

https://www.triplep.net/
Locations across the US
Positive parenting strategies for all kinds of challenges
In small groups, one on one, or online

 

Unplowed Ground

https://www.unplowedgroundparenting.com/
Parenting children affected by trauma
Kings Ranch in Jonesboro, AK uses this program

 

 

ALABAMA

ALASKA

ARIZONA

ARKANSAS

Raising Hope Ranch

https://www.raisinghoperanch.org/ 479 524 7731 Gentry, AK Healing and Hope for girls from hard places

Kings Ranch of Jonesboro

https://kingsranch.net/ 2908 Day Drive, Jonesboro, AK 72404 Uses the Unplowed Ground program Provides training, parent coaching, family intensives, etc.

CALIFORNIA

OHIO

Beatitude House

https://www.beatitudehouse.com/ 330 744 3147 238 Tod Lane, Youngstown, OH 44504 Transitional and Permanent Supportive Housing, especially for women and children

Ohio Wilderness Camp

https://ohioboyscamp.org/ 740-838-4908 Summerfeld, Ohio 9- 15 year old boys working together, building relationships, problem solving, helping others, working on self esteem Chiefs or mentors

Safe House Ministries

https://www.safehousemin.com/ 717-371-2974 or 330-743-9595 Youngstown, Ohio 44505 Child and adolescent psychiatrist, neurology, and a physician

Wind Song Hill (for boys and girls)

https://safehousemin.com 330-378-5121 (Ohio) Help and healing for ADHD/Autism

COLORADO

Caring for the Heart Ministries

https://caringfortheheart.com 719 572 5550 Assisting individuals, couples and families find freedom

CONNETICUT

DELAWARE

FLORIDA

Gator Wilderness Camp (boys ages 11-15)

http://www.gatorwildernesscamp.com/ Charlotte County, Florida 941-639-7722 $1,000/month

GEORGIA

HAWAII

IDAHO

Treasure Valley Neurotherapy

https://tvntboise.com
Boise, Idaho
Target: trauma/adoptees/EMDR/neurotherapy/Brain-mapping
*$3,000.00 for 3 weeks

ILLINOIS

INDIANA

Fresh Start

http://freshstarttrainingcenter.org/
812 254 3399
113 N Industrial Park Rd, Washington, IN 47501
For men
Mennonite/Anabaptist
$1200.00/ month

Russell is acquainted with this place

Selah House (for Teenage Girls and Women)

https://www.selahhouse.com
Anderson, IN
866-324-8081
*Place of healing for those struggling with eating disorders.
Christian based program and its about a 6 week stay.
Child has personal counselor and a family counselor.

IOWA

KANSAS

KENTUCKY

Pure Life Ministries

https://www.purelifeministries.org/
859 824 4444
14 School St, Dry Ridge, KY 41035
Sexual addictions

LOUISIANA

MAINE

OKLAHOMA

Pearl of Grace Ranch (teen girls)

https://www.pearlofgraceranch.org/ 417-766-0917 4318 S Division St. Guthrie, Oklahoma Uses musical instruments Very respectful of parents’ wishes and beliefs Non-profit organization

OREGON

Pure Desire Ministries

https://puredesire.org/ 503 489 0230 886 NW Corporate Dr, Troutdale OR 97060 Hope and healing from the effects of sexual brokenness

PENNSYLVANIA

Bald Eagle Boys Camp

https://www.baldeagleboyscamp.org/ 570-371-5432 or 570-748-4543 1077 Wilderness Trail Mill Hall, Pa. 17751 Includes family worker and support staff 9- 15 year old boys working together, building relationships, problem solving, helping others, working on self esteem Chiefs or mentors

Green Pastures

717 279 2791 (Clair Stauffer) Residential psychiatric center

Kurtz Homestead

717 354 4112 Ephrata, PA Single women only, ages 15- 30 Residential, dealing with depression, relationships, sexual abuse. Amish and 2 other Plain churches working together but accepting of other church members. Long waiting list. Cost $90/ day

Life Counseling Ministries

http://life-ministries.com/ 717 871 0540 250 Meadow Lane, Conestoga, PA 17516

Meadows of Hope (girls up to 16.5)

https://www.meadowsofhope.org/ 717-284-2019 1226 Silver Spring Rd Quarryville, Pa. 17532 Offers hope and redemption through a family environment, equine assisted learning, and individual counseling. Prefer to only take local/nearby clients as parent visits happen every two months.

Red Rock Refuge (for boys)

https://www.guidestar.org/ 717-536-0020 Loysville, Pa For teenage boys from conservative Christian Homes to receive mentoring in a conservative Christian home setting. To provide a refuge and protective guidance while dealing with emotional, spiritual, and moral needs. Our vision is to provide this setting for young teenagers to help them grow.

MARYLAND

Allegany Boys Camp

https://www.alleganyboyscamp.org/ 301-478-5721 20700 Wagner Cutoff Rd. SE Oldtown, Maryland 21555 9- 15 year old boys working together, building relationships, problem solving, helping others, working on self esteem Chiefs or mentors

MASSACHUSETTS

MICHIGAN

Eagle Village (for boys and girls)

https://www.eaglevillage.org/
231-832-1424 or 231-832-2234
5044 175th Avenue
Hersey, Michigan 49639
Helping teenagers learn new and positive behaviors in a
fun group setting while the parents get respite.

MINNESOTA

MISSISSIPPI

MISSOURI

Doug Hood

https://www.caringfortheheartkansascity.com

Heartland Ministries

https://hlandrecovery.org/
Recovery for men and women with addictions, attitude and behavior problems
Men’s program
660 213 4553
500 New Creation Rd, Newark, MO 63458

Women’s program
660 284 6360
304 New Creation Rd North, Bethel MO 63434

Team Boys Ranch
417 495 2010
Care and counsel of troubled boys

Shepherds Fold

https://www.myshepherdsfold.org/
870 450 5679
201 East Loeb St, Cardwell, MO
Rehabilitation for men with addictions

MONTANA

NEBRASKA

NEVADA

NEW HAMPSHIRE

NEW JERSEY

NEW MEXICO

NEW YORK

Peaceful Meadows Recovery Center

A safe place for women and girls who are struggling with an eating disorder, Peaceful Meadows provides physical, spiritual and emotional healing in a conservative Anabaptist setting.

https://peacefulmeadows.org/
2644 Carter Road Geneva, NY 14456
Phone: 315-759-6010

RHODE ISLAND

SOUTH CAROLINA

Fair Play Camp School (boys ages 8-15)

https://www.fairplaycamp.org/ 864-647-4311 347 Wilderness Trail Westminster, South Carolina Activities include Christmas caroling, mother/son banquet, gratitude therapy

Wilderness Way Girls Camp (located in the woods) (ages 10-16.5)

https://www.wildernesswaycamp.org/ 864-972-0611 175 Camp School Ln Fair Play, South Carolina 29643 They stress Friendship Therapy which includes canoe trips, camping trips, hiking, campfires, and outdoor cooking.

SOUTH DAKOTA

TENNESSEE

https://branchescounselingcenter.com/ Various locations in Tennessee Faith based counseling for emotional and spiritual healing Recovery for addictions, depression and shame

TEXAS

UTAH

Red Cliff Ascent (ages 13-17) (boys and girls)

www.redcliffascent.com 801-781-5815 Wilderness therapy program

VERMONT

VIRGINIA

Faith Mission Home

https://www.faithmissionhome.com/ 434 985 2294 3540 Mission Home Lane, Free Union, VA 22940 Residential care and training for the intellectually disabled

WASHINGTON

WEST VIRGINIA

Sleepy Creek Boys Camp

WISCONSIN

WYOMING

NORTH CAROLINA

Cameron Boys Camp

https://www.cameronboyscamp.org/ 910-245-4034 255 Cameron Camp Rd Cameron, North Carolina 28326 Baptist run, 14 month program 9- 15 year old boys working together, building relationships, problem solving, helping others, working on self esteem Chiefs or mentors

NORTH DAKOTA

PROGRAMS REVIEWED- QUESTIONABLE OR NOT ACCEPTABLE

Aquila Villa- Ronks, PA (Vila)
themindbodyrewire.com (Vila and Ida)