Care Resources
It is our joy to walk alongside you in your time of need. Below, you will find various resources and ministries that exist to help you seek Jesus in the midst of your trials. If you have any questions about these resources, please let us know.
COMMUNITY RESOURCES
CAREER
• BETWEEN JOBS MINISTRY
Between Jobs Ministry is a free, Christ-centered support ministry of NorthWest Bible Church in Spring, TX. They provide encouragement, information, networking, spiritual guidance, and job search skills training in a Christian setting. The ministry is open to job seekers of all backgrounds and denominations.
CONTACT: NorthWest Bible Church | http://www.nwbc.org/ | 281-376-1110, ext.119
GRIEF
• GRIEF SHARE
You don’t have to walk through grief alone. Get plugged into a GriefShare group in your local area by visiting https://www.griefshare.org/
• HOPE FAMILY CARE MINISTRY
If you are grieving the loss of a child, this ministry would love to walk with you. https://hopefamilycareministries.org/
They also offer some online grief support groups that you can get involved in. They have support groups for child loss, spouse loss, sibling loss, and many others. You can learn more about these groups by visiting https://hopeunshakeable.net/online-groups/.
THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY WOMEN’S SHELTER
This shelter provides safe shelter, crisis intervention, counseling, legal and support services to victims/survivors of family violence, sexual assault, stalking and abuse in Montgomery and surrounding counties.
24 Hour Crisis Hotline: 936-441-7273
CONTACT: 281-292-4155 | www.mcwcthewoodlands.org
PREGNANCY ASSISTANCE
• Tomball Pregnancy Center
A non-profit medical clinic offering support for pregnancy-related issues and reproductive health education. Whether you are considering abortion, adoption, or parenting, you deserve to be fully informed on all of your options. Free services available: pregnancy tests, ultrasounds, STD/STI testing, unexpected pregnancy support, offer adoption support, prenatal/parenting support, abortion information
Contact: 832-559-7817 | www.TomballPregnancy.com
• Pregnancy Assistance Center North
PACN is a non-profit pregnancy medical clinic that offers confidential services for women and men. We believe you deserve access to unbiased, client-centered care that is relevant, compassionate and accurate, particularly when facing an unplanned pregnancy or sexual health concern. These services are available at no cost to you. PACN centers offer pregnancy tests, ultrasounds, pregnancy consultations and medically accurate information about all pregnancy options; however, we do not offer or refer for abortion services.
Contact: www.pacn.org for potential clients | www.pacncommunity.org for donors and volunteers
• Sanctuary of Surender
The Sanctuary of Surrender home is a Christ-centered program that offers live-in respite care to women in a crisis unplanned pregnancy. At our home, women will find resources needed to heal and make critical choices for them and their baby.
Contact: 346-531-0935 | https://sanctuaryofsurrender.org
• From Ordinary to Extraordinary
Connects moms (pregnant or child under 3) to real life job certification followed by jobs
Contact: (214) 272-7733 | https://www.iamfote.org
• Embrace Grace, Embrace Life, and Embrace Legacy
An unexpected pregnancy can be scary. It’s normal to feel lost and alone and even a little afraid. We know what that’s like – and we can help. You can have your baby and your dreams, too! Groups for single pregnant women, single moms and single dads.
Contact: (817) 755-8484 | https://embracegrace.com/
VICTIMS OF FAMILY AND DOMESTIC/SEXUAL ABUSE
• The National Domestic Violence Hotline
Operation 24 hours a day, The National Domestic Violence Hotline provides lifesaving tools and immediate support for callers. For help with domestic violence, call 800-799-SAFE (7233)
If you are a victim of family violence or sexual abuse, who needs immediate shelter or information on helpful resources to make a plan, the following services can provide you with protection.
The following shelters accept women living singly and women with children:
• Family Time Crisis and Counseling Center
(281) 446-2615 | https://familytimeccc.org/
24-hour helpline | Tomball/Humble Area
• Houston Area Women’s Center
(713) 528-2121 | https://hawc.org/
• Salvation Army Family Residence
(713) 650-6530 | http://salvationarmyhouston.org/family-residence/
1603 McGowen | Houston, TX 77004
Population and Eligibility:
Accepts homeless women who have children. Walk-ins are OK.
Adults and children participate in classes and counseling to provide tools, so that the family can return to independence.
• Northwest Assistance Ministries
(281) 885-4555 | namonline.org
15555 Kuykendahl Road | Houston 77090
Long term emergency (3 months) shelters for homeless families (only).
• Montgomery County Women’s Center
(281) 292-4155 | http://mcwctx.org/
The Woodlands, TX 77387
24 hour crisis hotline: 936-441-7273 for Emergency Domestic Violence Women and Children.
MCWC provides emergency shelter to abused women and children along with individual counseling, legal advocacy, support groups, education and childcare while they begin their healing process and
• Crisis Assistance Center
936-539-1096 | Appointment – 936-539-9211
Conroe, TX 77301
The Crisis Assistance Center seeks to provide a loving, supportive place where people can come to get the help and resources they need during a time of vulnerability and instability.
MILITARY/ PUBLIC SERVICE
• MIGHTY OAKS WARRIORS PROGRAM
The Mighty Oaks Foundation is a faith-based Veteran service organization that teaches combat Veterans struggling with Post Traumatic Stress how to get beyond combat trauma and live their lives in the manner God intended. Many combat vets are unable to reintegrate back into civilian life, leaving their families to deal with the aftermath of broken homes and suicide at times. By aligning their lives to Biblical principles, these Warriors are able to lead their families, their communities and our nation. Our mission is to serve and restore our nation’s Warriors and families, who have endured hardship through their service to America, and to help them find a new life purpose through hope in Christ and our resiliency and peer-to-peer recovery programs.
For information about the program please visit the website.
RECOVERY PROGRAMS
• Adult & Teen Challenge
Individuals receive room and board, group and individual biblical counseling, parenting classes, spiritual support, relapse prevention, anger management, drug and alcohol education, and social/recreational activities as well as vocational rehabilitation and a sober living for program graduates.
Men’s Magnolia Campus – 281-259-5600 | https://teenchallengetx.org/mens-programs/magnolia-houston-mens-campus/
Women’s Alvin Campus – 281-836-4448 | https://houstonwomensrehab.com/
• Santa Maria Hostel
Inpatient and outpatient women’s recovery program for women, women with children and women coming home from incarceration.
713-691-0900 | https://www.santamariahostel.org
COUNSELING REFERRALS
• Brandy Hussey, MMFT, LPC-Associate | Supervised by Christie Farris, LMFT-S, LPC-S
Specialties: Works with teens, adults, and couples in various issues including life transitions, church hurt, anxiety, infertility, marriage, grief and loss. Also a Prepare/Enrich facilitator for premarital/marriage counseling.
Contact: (281) 389-2930 | bhussey.lpc@gmail.com | The Woodlands, TX
• Laura Aguirre, MA, LPC-S | Begin Again Counseling & Consulting, PLLC
Specialties: individuals, couples, families, children and adolescents. Faith-based Counseling in both English/Spanish, Psychotherapy (ages 13 and up), Immigration Evaluations, couples counseling, pre-marital counseling, family counseling for teen issues, adjusting to life transitions, EMDR for PTSD and Trauma, grief and loss.
Contact: (832) 356-8929 | www.beginagaincc.com | 994 Village Square Dr., Bldg 6, Condo L, Tomball, TX 77375
• Real Life Ministries
Specialties: recovery programs for adults and teens (Adult Re:Generation & Student Re:Generation)
https://reallifetexas.org/recovery
Counseling Services
https://reallifetexas.org/counseling
• Laurie Ables, LPC | The Woodlands Christian Counseling Center
Specialties: individuals, couples, families, children and adolescents
Contact: (281) 750-6078 | lmables@yahoo.com
• Jennifer Cain, LPC and RPT
Specializes: Play therapy and individual counseling for children through age 12, parenting concerns, prenatal and postpartum support, LPC and RPT supervision for professionals.
Contact: 281-239-4306 | jcain_wcs@yahoo.com | www.willow-counseling.com
• Carlos Calderon, LPC-S, CART, CGT | Christian Life Counseling
Specialties: Marriage, Adults, Adolescents, and children with issues in Depression, Anxiety, Grief, Trauma & Abuse, ADHA/ADD, Addiction, Anger, and Stress Management. Speaks Spanish and currently Program Director of Christian Life Counseling. (Se habla Español)
Contact: (281) 419-2323 | www.professionalchristiancounselor.com | Marriage Intensive
• Anne Causey, MA, LPC | White Stone Associates, Christian Counseling Practice
Specialties: Older Children, Adolescents, and Adults. Located at 26203 Oak Ridge Drive, The Woodlands, TX 77380.
Contact: (281) 367-8255 or (832) 492-5068 | annecauseymalpc@gmail.com | annecausey.com
• Connect Psychological Services
Our services are individually tailored to meet each family’s unique concerns. Common issues addressed include anxiety, depression, behavior problems, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorders, low self-esteem, social challenges, and parent-child challenges. Counseling for children.
Contact: 832-534-3993 | http://www.connectps.org/
• Noor J. Ferrell, DO, PLLC
Treating adults physically, emotionally, and spiritually through medication management and biblically-based individual therapy.
Contact: 281-410-8356 | www.noorjferrell.com
• Lindsay Gentles M.A., LPC-Intern, NCC
Specialties: Working with people struggling with perfectionism, self-esteem, body image, and disordered eating, as well as other difficult life transitions (divorce, depression, anxiety).
Contact: 832-630-4083 | counselorgentles@gmail.com
• Michael Groves, MA, NCC, LPC
Specialties: depression, anxiety, anger, trauma, grief, marriage and family issues, and life transitions
1400 Woodloch Forest Dr., Suite 575, The Woodlands, TX 77380
Contact: (281) 528-1523 | info@lifespringbehavioral.com | LifeSpringBehavioral.com
• Peter Johnson, MD – Behavior Specialist | Leadership Coach
1400 Woodloch Forest Dr., Suite 575, The Woodlands, TX 77380
Contact: (281) 528-1523 | info@lifespringbehavioral.com | LifeSpringBehavioral.com
• Adrienne Langelier, MA, LPC
Specializes in athletes, transitions and adjustment, self-esteem, issues of young adulthood, faith/religion, anxiety, sleep issues, depression and relationships.
Contact: 830-237-4822 | adrienne.langelier@gmail.com
• Hans Molegraaf | Marriage Revolution
Specializes in Marriage and Pre-Marital Counseling.
Contact: (832) 646-1889 | www.MarriageRevolution.org
• Janet Nicholas, MA, LPC, LCDC
Specialties: individuals, marriage, family counseling.
Contact: 713-882-4268 | janet@janetnicholas.com | www.ja-etnicholas.com
• Derek Prins, LPC
Specialties: He believes that at heart therapy is relational, and so each therapeutic relationship is tailored to the needs of each client, working on issues of anxiety, depression, life changes/direction, and family dynamics as they play out in both children and adults.
25511 Budde Rd., Suite 3601, The Woodlands, Texas 77380
Contact: 832-534-3993 | http://www.connectps.org/
• Shield Bearers Counseling
Provides sliding scale counseling
12340 Jones Rd. Suite 290, Houston, TX 77070
Contact: (281) 894-7222 | www.shieldbearer.org
• True North – The Woodlands
Counseling and consulting services to individuals, couples, parents, and/or families who are looking for direction
Contact: 932-213-3130 | info@truenorthtw.com | truenorthtw.com
*Please note: Local Church is not responsible for the services of these counselors/agencies. This list has been supplied as a courtesy only.
FOOD, HEALTHCARE, & FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Our Financial Care Ministry exists to provide assistance to active Local Church attendees during a season of need. Financial assistance is intended to be short term. All applications are reviewed and determined by our financial assistance team.
If you are currently attending Local Church and have been for a minimum of the past 6 months, and you are experiencing a season of financial hardship, and would like to apply for assistance, please email Financial Care at financialcare@localchurch.tv to request an application.
If you have not been regularly attending Local Church for the last 6 months, we are committed to providing you with compassionate, prayerful support as best we can. Please contact care@localchurch.org and we may be able to offer other resources. Also you may contact one of the following organizations:
Food, Clothes, employment support, and more
• Cypress Assistance Ministries (Cypress zip codes)
Food and financial assistance
• SOS (Magnolia area zip codes)
Food and financial assistance
Services and free rides for seniors to go to the store or other errands, minor house repairs and phone wellness checks.
Low cost, cash pay, no insurance health clinic, walk-ins only
Provides compassionate Christian healthcare to community members with limited resources by offering medical, dental, vision, lab, pharmacy, and case management services.
FUNERALS
We want to help you in this time of sorrow by assisting in funeral services for our members and their families.
CONTACT: care@localchurch.tv
PASTORAL CARE VISITATIONS
Visitations and Crisis Care:
Our Pastoral Care Team would love to walk with & support you in times of crisis.
They are specifically skilled in the areas of:
- Illness care
- Crisis care
Any of our trained volunteers can come to pray with you in your hospital room, nursing facility, or home. Our Pastoral Care Team will help point you to Jesus as you journey through hard times.