RESOURCE TEAM CONTENT
The content of this page is available for Resource Team Only.
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 MOREMinistering 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 MOREBooks 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
Programs/Websites that need reviewing
retrainingthebrain.com/ (Russell)
handinhandparenting.com/ (Ida)
learndifferently.com/ (Ida)
thejourneycourse.com/ (Rick)
https://puredesire.org/shop/seven-pillars-of-freedom-kit/
https://valiantrecovery.com/ (Rick)
https://www.chooselifeministry.ca/
https://dialecticalbehaviortherapy.com/
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 worldwideMercy Canada
https://mercycanada.ca/ Christ-centered counseling, resources, and support for women Ages 13 and up, Residential: ages 19 and upTriple 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 onlineALBERTA
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 imagingHolt International
https://www.holtinternational.org Various locations across the US Providing pre and post adoption services and training Caring for orphaned and vulnerable childrenRogers 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 placesKings 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 childrenOhio 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 mentorsSafe House Ministries
https://www.safehousemin.com/ 717-371-2974 or 330-743-9595 Youngstown, Ohio 44505 Child and adolescent psychiatrist, neurology, and a physicianWind Song Hill (for boys and girls)
https://safehousemin.com 330-378-5121 (Ohio) Help and healing for ADHD/AutismCOLORADO
Caring for the Heart Ministries
https://caringfortheheart.com 719 572 5550 Assisting individuals, couples and families find freedomCONNETICUT
DELAWARE
FLORIDA
Gator Wilderness Camp (boys ages 11-15)
http://www.gatorwildernesscamp.com/ Charlotte County, Florida 941-639-7722 $1,000/monthGEORGIA
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 organizationOREGON
Pure Desire Ministries
https://puredesire.org/ 503 489 0230 886 NW Corporate Dr, Troutdale OR 97060 Hope and healing from the effects of sexual brokennessPENNSYLVANIA
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 mentorsGreen Pastures
717 279 2791 (Clair Stauffer) Residential psychiatric centerKurtz 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/ dayLife Counseling Ministries
http://life-ministries.com/ 717 871 0540 250 Meadow Lane, Conestoga, PA 17516Meadows 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 mentorsMASSACHUSETTS
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 therapyWilderness 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 shameTEXAS
UTAH
Red Cliff Ascent (ages 13-17) (boys and girls)
www.redcliffascent.com 801-781-5815 Wilderness therapy programVERMONT
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 disabledWASHINGTON
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 mentorsNORTH DAKOTA
PROGRAMS REVIEWED- QUESTIONABLE OR NOT ACCEPTABLE
Aquila Villa- Ronks, PA (Vila)
themindbodyrewire.com (Vila and Ida)