Struggling???

Life is not without struggles. The bad news is that you're either healing from a recent struggle, in the midst of a struggle, or about to face a struggle. The good news is that help and understanding are available.

Help from Tioga First Baptist

The staff and members of Tioga First Baptist are available to offer spiritual advice for dealing with the struggles of life. Please use the "contact us" link at the left to set up an appointment.

Help from the Shepherd Center

The Shepherd Center is an ecumenical ministry of Rapides Parish churches that provides emergency services to people in times of need. The program includes a food pantry, utility assistance, rent assistance, prescription medication assistance, transportation assistance, household furnishings, referrals, advocacy, and spiritual counseling when appropriate. Contact:
     The Shepherd Center
     1400 Jackson St.
     Alexandria, LA
     (318) 448-3752

Help from the Granberry Counseling Center

The Granberry Counseling Center provides affordable, professional, Christian counseling to individuals, couples, and families across Louisiana to help overcome life's greatest challenges. For more information or to set up an appointment in the Central Louisiana office , please click the link above or call toll-free (877) 251-9989. To leave a message for a call back, please call (318) 445-5772.

Help from Hannah's Plea

Hannah's Plea is a pregnancy resource center designed to help those faced with a crisis pregnancy situation. The following free and confidential services are offered: Pregnancy Tests, One-on-One Counseling, Alternatives to Abortion, Fetal Development Education, Abstinence Counseling, STD Education, Parenting Skills, Counseling on Adoption, Layettes, Diapers, Bibles, "What to Expect When You're Expecting" Bible Study Classes. Contact Hannah's Plea at (318) 445-5759 or (318) 445-5772. Hannah's Plea is located in the Baptist Mission Center at 2201 Melrose St., Pineville (corner of Pinegrove Dr. and Hwy. 107).

Online Information

The 24 Hour Counselor offers information and advice for youth on a variety of topics.

TroubledWith.com is a Focus on the Family web site offering help and hope in response to life's questions. The site contains the best advice on more than 65 topics from more than 25 years of experience.