HELP & SUPPORT RESOURCES

 

HELP & SUPPORT RESOURCES

 

 

There are various resources that may be beneficial to you in your time of need.  Many people are trained to help ones who are trying to get out of an abusive situation, need counseling, or even dealing with chronic pain.  If you need help, please contact the organizations below.  They may be able to start you in the right direction by finding more resources in your area; just ask.  If you get a busy signal or are asked to call back later, please do not give up. Call them back!  It may be necessary to leave a message or call during their business office hours.

 

If you feel you are in danger due to domestic violence, or the like, you may want to use another computer, laptop, cell phone or any other technical devices, when contacting certain organizations.  If your life is threatened, or in danger, the person harming you, may keep track of what you are doing online without you being aware of it.  For example, they may be able to look at the links (of the organizations) that you are requesting help from, to find a safe place to escape to.  Please be careful!!! If needed, ask to use a friend's computer, or go to the library and use their computer.  If you contact an organization with your email address, please make sure that it's not shared with your partner, if you are in danger. You may have to make a new email address, or just call the organization.

 

NOTE: If your life is threatened in any way, call 9-1-1 immediately, and go to a safe place.  If you have nowhere to go, contact United Way or Catholic Charities.  They should be able to help you find to a safe place and start you in a new direction. Here are some helpful resources:

 

About.com (various info on Fibromyalgia-ME, Chronic Fatigue-CFS and Chronic Fatigue and Immune Dysfunction Syndrome-CFIDS)

http://chronicfatigue.about.com/

 

American Red Cross (for natural disaster relief)

1-800-REDCROSS (1-800-733-2767)

http://www.redcross.org/

 

Americans Overseas Domestic Violence Crisis Center

1-866-USWOMEN (879-6636) International Toll-Free

For International calls: First dial your AT&T USADirect access number and at the prompt, enter the toll free number 1-866-USWOMEN (879-6636).

For USA and Canada, just dial 1-866-USWOMEN (879-6636).

http://866uswomen.org/

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Annuity.org (Financial abuse articles and helpful tips)

https://www.annuity.org/financial-literacy/financial-abuse/

https://www.annuity.org/financial-literacy/women/

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Answers.Usa.Gov  (for questions about restraining orders, abuse, etc...)

http://answers.usa.gov

Go to their website, and in the search bar, type in what you need.  For example, type in "restraining order" and it will give you information on that topic.

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But You Don't Look Sick (encouragement for people dealing with chronic pain)

http://www.butyoudontlooksick.com

 

Catholic Charities (USA) (resources for homeless assistance, social issues, adoption, disaster operations, and more.  Each state is different)

1-916-313-4005

Have questions? Contact them at: info@catholiccharitiesusa.org (email)

http://www.catholiccharitiesusa.org (website)

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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (teen dating violence and sexual violence)

https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/intimatepartnerviolence/teendatingviolence/fastfact.html(Teen dating Violence)

http://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/sexualviolence/index.html(sexual violence)

https://www.cdc.gov/search/index.html (other resources)

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Child Help (National Child Abuse Hotline)

1800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453)

www.childhelp.org

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Disability Resource: Americans with Disabilities Act (dealing with disabilities) 

www.dol.gov/dol/topic/disability/ada.htm

www.ada.gov (American Disability Act)

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Focus on the Family (family help resources, prayer, and information on the best way to discipline your child)

1-800-A-FAMILY (1-800-232-6459)

http://www.focusonthefamily.com/

Email: help@FocusontheFamily.com

 

Focus on the Family - Counseling Department (counseling, prayer, and referrals)

Call for a free over-the-phone consultation for counseling, and referrals for qualified family therapists

1-855-771-HELP (4357) Monday-Friday (6am-8pm) mountain time

Regarding child abuse: if you have questions regarding disciplining your child verses physical abuse, you may request a referral for a qualified family therapist, for your area, who specialize in parenting and disciplinary issues. 

Or check out their website

 https://www.focusonthefamily.com/

 

Hidden Hurt (domestic violence in the UK)

0808 2000 247 (UK National Domestic Violence Free phone)

http://www.hiddenhurt.co.uk/ (UK)

http://www.hiddenhurt.co.uk/domestic_abuse_helplines.html (for various hotlines - UK)

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Joni and Friends - Joni Eareckson Tada (International Disability Center)

General Info: 1-818-707-5664

Store: 1-800-736-4177

TTY: 1-818-707-9707

http://www.joniandfriends.org

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Invisible Disabilities Association -IDA (literature about living with chronic pain)

http://www.invisibledisabilities.org/

 

Leaving Abuse.com (articles and resources related to abuse: what is abuse, how to get out, how to get help)

0808 2000 247 (UK National Domestic Violence Free phone number)

http://www.hiddenhurt.co.uk/  (UK)

 

Medic Alert (an organization to help in case of an emergency)

They keep all your updated contact information, plus your emergency contacts, medicines, doctor's information, and other important information in case you have an emergency.

1-888.633-4298.

http://www.medicalert.org/

 

National Domestic Violence Hotline (domestic violence)

1−800−799−SAFE (7233) 

TTY 1−800−787−3224

www.thehotline.org/

 

National Fibromyalgia Association (dealing with Fibromyalgia)

http://www.fmaware.org/
http://fmaware.org/site/PageServer.html

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National Sexual Assault Hotline (sexual abuse/assault)

1-800-656-HOPE (4673) 

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National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (24-hour crisis counseling)

1-800-273-TALK (8255)

http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/

 

New Life Ministries (counseling or prayer)

1-800-NEW LIFE

 https://newlife.com/

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Option Line (find a pregnancy center)

1-800-712-HELP

http://www.optionline.org/

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Pacer's National Bullying Prevention Center (info on child bullying)

1-888 248-0822

http://www.pacer.org/bullying/

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(RAINN) Rape, Abuse, and Incent National Network

(anti-sexual violence organization)

or call 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) National Sexual Assault Hotline in USA

http://www.rainn.org/

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Rest Ministries (various resources regarding chronic pain or illness)

http://restministries.com/

 

Stalking Resource Center (help if someone is stalking you)

1-800-FYI-CALL (M-F 8:30AM - 8:30 P.M. EST) or Email gethelp@ncvc.org

 https://victimconnect.org/learn/types-of-crime/stalking/

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Stop Bullying.gov (child bullying and child cyber bullying)

http://www.stopbullying.gov/kids/

http://www.stopbullying.gov/get-help-now/index.html

 

The Chronic Syndrome Support Association (dealing with chronic pain)

http://www.cssa-inc.org/

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The CFIDS Association of America (info on Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, and Chronic Fatigue and Immune Dysfunction Syndrome-CFIDS)

1-704-365-2343

http://www.cfids.org/

cfids@cfids.org

 

United Way (resources for homeless shelters, safe houses, housing, food, clothes, employment, health care, battered women's shelters, and more...)

Call 2-1-1  

www.211.org. or

Call 1-800-272-4630

http://www.unitedway.org/pages/contact-us

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U.S. Department of State (U.S. Embassy Locator)

http://www.usembassy.gov/

When visiting another country, contact the U.S. embassy before your arrival. Know where they are located, in care of an emergency.

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US Pain Foundation

https://uspainfoundation.org/

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Women's Law (info & support to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault; rape crisis centers, shelters, and other local programs.)

http://www.womenslaw.org/index.php

http://www.leavingabuse.com(Leaving Domestic Abuse Safely)

creative ways

Hello everyone.  This has been a crazy 5 weeks starting with the knee injury. I had to cancel my in person fibro meeting this month and last because of injury.  Yet through this,  I have understood people more with what they go through with knee or leg problems. I've learned to figure out creative ways of doing things like keeping a bag by the family room so i can carry the cats bowls in the bag back to the kitchen every morning.  I've been keeping a walker by the toilet to help me stand up and sit down.  I've had to keep some dishes on the counter because i can't stand on my tip of toes or step ladder to get to my cupboards.  I've learned to scrub the tub with a sponge mop so i don't bend my knee.  I keep a tv tray by the family room door to put things on it while i use my crutches to get up the one step,  and then grab whatever is on the table to bring into other room.   Yes I've learned to do things differently  and am grateful that God has given me a husband, he's my husband that I've had for 4 years now on Sept 1 😃 😊,  who has been helping me.

Lately When I have been getting the trash ready,  he's been bringing it to the dumpster or outside in trash cans. When I get the laundry ready, he's been carrying it to the washer and dryer and back.  Sunday was the first time he actually let me help him fold them in 5 weeks.  Ha ha. I'm usually the one who does all the laundry in the home. Today I was trying to figure out why I feel like i have nothing to do today.  Then i realized oh yeah i usually do laundry on Mondays but he's been doing it.

My hubby knows me as someone who has fibro and limitations and that's who he married.  So he knows I try to space out my chores and whatever else I need to do. I try to pace myself.  Yet it's been nice and lovely that he's been giving me an extra hand during this time... because he's doing things I couldn't do....and also he always does the main yard work all the time because there's things I can't do with my allergies and fibro.  God had given me a wonderful man and I'm so grateful for him.