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Catholic Resources

The following local and national resources have been compiled to assist you in the pursuit of healing, holiness, knowledge, freedom, and union with Christ and the Church. They are categorized by Mental & Emotional Health, Marriage, Sexuality, and Family Life, Social Services, and Spiritual & Intellectual Life. If you are looking for a referral for a topic that is not listed here, kindly conact the Parish Offices.

May our Lord bless you always in the pursuit of holiness and a deepening of relationship with the Triune God.

Mental & Emotional Health

Resources for Addiction Recovery

Calix Society – Catholic-focused 12-Step Recovery for any addiction.
- https://www.calixsociety.org/
Alcoholics Anonymous
- https://www.aa.org/
Al-Anon: Support for family and friends of those with drinking problems.
- https://al-anon.org/
Sexaholics Anonymous: Sexual and/or pornography addiction
- https://www.sa.org/
S-Anon: Support for family and friends of those with sexual problems.
- https://sanon.org/newcomers/what-is-s-anon/
Narcotics Anonymous
- https://www.na.org/
Nar-Anon: Support for family and friends of those with drug problems.
- https://www.nar-anon.org/
Overeaters Anonymous
- https://oa.org/
O-Anon: Support for family and friends of those with eating problems.
- http://o-anon.org/
Gamblers Anonymous
- https://gamblersanonymous.org/ga/node/1
Gam-Anon: Support for family and friends of those with gambling problems.
- https://gam-anon.org/
Rageaholics Anonymous
- https://www.rageaholicsanonymous.org/
Rage-Anon
- Unfortunately, no such group yet exists. However, family and friends of those with rage problems are encouraged to explore Al-Anon.

NOTE: There is a 12 Step Recovery Program for just about ANY addictive substance or behavior. If you suffer from an addictive substance or behavior NOT listed above, simple Google “X Anonymous.”

Hope in Christ: Spiritual Support for Addiction, Archdiocese of Philadelphia website with Catholic spiritual supports for addiction and recovery (alcohol/drug, sex/pornography addictions, etc…)
RecoveryandHope.org, Catholic Social Services’ website with clinical and social service resources such as local treatment facilities, AA, NA and Al-Anon groups, insurance information, crisis support, and other services

Resources for Struggles with Pornography

Integrity Restored
- https://integrityrestored.com/
Covenant Eyes Screen Accountability
- https://www.covenanteyes.com/

Resources for Catholic Mental Health Services

Catholic Counsellors
- https://catholiccounselors.com/
CatholicPsych Institute
- https://catholicpsych.com/
Catholic Therapists
- http://www.catholictherapists.com/
Intuitus Group Counseling Clinic, PLLC
- https://intuitus-group.com/
Catholic Psychotherapy Association
- https://www.catholicpsychotherapy.org/
Saint John Vianney Center
- https://www.sjvcenter.org/
Heart of the Father Ministries
- https://heartofthefather.com/

Two Local Referrals for Parishioners in Need of a Catholic Therapist

Christine Wittman
- 610-933-7888
- Christine Fauci Wittman, LPC, NBCC - Therapist (catholictherapists.com)
Dr. Jim Coupe
- 484-674-63222
- James Coupe, Psy.D. | Saint John Vianney Center (sjvcenter.org)

Struggles with Suicide

National Suicide Prevention Hotline: Call or text 988 (Help available 24/7; English or Spanish)
- In case of emergency, call 911
- National Suicide Prevention Hotline website
Philadelphia
- Suicide and Crisis Intervention Line: 215-686-4420 (Help available 24/7)
- Philadelphia Mental Health Centers/Crisis Centers

Inner Healing & Spiritual Freedom

Unbound Deliverance Ministry, inner freedom and deliverance ministry
- Introductory video trailer: https://vimeo.com/395477621
- Find a local Unbound conference
- Book: Unbound: A Practical Guide to Deliverance, by Neal Lozano: English / Español
JPII Healing Center, Inner Healing ministry
- Book: Be Healed, by Bob Schuchts: English / Español
From Grief to Grace Retreats, healing retreats for survivors of sexual trauma
Sacred Heart Healing Ministries, intensive trauma therapy, also available for retreats, talks and workshops
- Book: More Than Words: The Freedom to Thrive After Trauma, by Margaret Vasquez
You Are Made New Ministries, a healing ministry for women

Marriage, Sexuality, & Family Life

Catholic Resources for Those Experiencing Same-Sex Attraction

Courage International
- https://couragerc.org/
Desert Stream Ministries
- https://www.desertstream.org/
Eden Invitation
- https://www.edeninvitation.com/
Theology of the Body Institute
- https://tobinstitute.org/

4 videos for education on this topic:
- The Third Way: Homosexuality and the Catholic Church: https://youtu.be/6rgDLWOFCRA
- Fr. Mike Schmitz - What the Catholic Church Has to Say About Same-Sex Attraction
- Kim Zember - How to Love Those With Same-Sex Attraction
- Fr. Philip Bochanski - Finding Purpose with Same-Sex Attraction
- Jason Evert - Understanding Gender Dysphoria

Catholic Church Teaching
- The Catholic Church, based on Sacred Scripture, presents homosexual acts as a sin. Those who experience same-sex attraction are called to chastity, and through self-mastery and inner freedom, they are called to Christian perfection.
- Despite their inclination, they are to be loved with respect, compassion, and sensitivity. All unjust discrimination should be avoided.
- For the full summary of the Church's teaching, check out the Catechism paragraphs 2357-2359.
- “A pure soul is like a fine pearl. As long as it is hidden in the shell, at the bottom of the sea, no one thinks of admiring it. But if you bring it into the sunshine, this pearl will shine and attract all eyes. Thus the pure soul, which is hidden from the eyes of the world, will one day shine before the Angels in the sunshine of eternity." - St. John Vianney