For Families & Friends

Resources & Requests

We realize that life can be hard, especially right now. We not only care for your children during the day, we want to help offer support outside of the center as well.

Links & Prayer

Below are various links and resources for help. Click on any of the logos for more information. We also have a button below for Prayer Requests.

Substance Abuse

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Whether you, someone in your family, or someone you know is struggling with problems related to alcohol or other substances, there is help out there.

Alcoholics Anonymous

The program teaches people how to get and remain sober long-term through a 12 step process

Al-Anon

Support and resources for family and loved ones of someone with an addiction problem

Smart Recovery

A recovery system for people seeking a self-empowering way to overcome addictive problems

Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration

SAMHSA has a national helpline that is confidential, free, and 24 hours in both English and Spanish

Drug Rehab

Operated by Advanced Recovery Systems, DrugRehab.com offers information, resources, and tools for those suffering with addiction

American Addiction Center

While this resource does have their own locations in other states, they also have many resources for local help

Mental Health

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Depression, anxiety, and life stress can feel overwhelming. It doesn't have consume you though. There is help out there.

Suicide & Crisis Lifeling

This is a 24/7 service via a toll-free hotline – Simply dial 9-8-8 to talk through any mental health needs

National Alliance on Mental Illness

NAMI works with individuals with mental illness, their families, professionals, and the community at large

Psychology Today

This site lists therapists located in specific cities, with multiple options to filter for specific requests

Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration

SAMHSA has a national helpline that is confidential, free, and 24 hours in both English and Spanish

Silence the Shame

Free online mental health screening and multiple links and resources for help and information

Mental Health Resources

Progressive, nonprofit organization that offers community-based mental health

Domestic Violence

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Although relationships are work, they should be rewarding and not hurt. If you or someone you know is battling with domestic violence, know that there is hope.

National Domestic Violence Hotline

This hotline is available 24/7 via phone, chat, and text.  There are also resources available

National Alliance on Mental Illness

NCADV works to give support to those suffering domestic violence by working toward change

Help Me Connect

Find shelters based on location, payment, services, and more – This site is full of resources

Violence Free Minnesota

Resources on where to get help, achieve social justice, and support survivors

Hope Coalition

A site full of resources about domestic violence, basic needs, child abuse, and  housing/homelessness

MN Secretary of State

Minnesota safety resources for domestic violence

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We all need help in different ways. Here are some other resources that may help. If there is something else you are looking for, please ask.

Hastings Family Services

HFS has programs and services for our community.  Whether you need help with food, emergency expenses, transportation, holiday gifts, school supplies, and a thrift store at reduced or free cost

Friends in Need Food Shelf

Located in St Paul Park, this is another great option to utilize when food is short in your home.

Help Me Grow

Minnesota residents can take advantage of these resources for developmental milestones, support in delays, and lots of articles.

TLC of Hastings

TLC is a ministry that serves the community through life-affirming pregnancy and parenting education and support.

River Valley Resources

River Valley Church offers resources to help with varying topics such as Marriage, Parenting, Adoption, Faith-Based Challenges, and Grief.

United Way of Hastings

United Way works to bring resources and help to our community, specifically with programs like Food 4 Kids, Helping Kids, Mental Health resources, funding local community schools, and more.

Prayer

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We believe in the power of prayer. We are here for you if you have something on your heart, something you are working through, or just something you'd like to lift up in prayer.

Church Finder

If you are looking for a new church home, this website lists contact information and gives you a profile for each option.

River Valley Church

River Valley Church, having multiple locations to choose from, is the church home of Jen, Wade, and multiple other staff members.  This is also where we receive our Bible Curriculum.

The Harbor Church

The Harbor Church is just north of Little Beginnings and has a similar mindset to our center.