A Lifeline for Marriages – Retrouvaille
The Catholic Divorce Survival Guide
SOME HELPFUL LINKS FOR RESOURCES AVAILABLE:
These are some useful links for these trying times:
Catholic Charities has many services, including rent assistance if you have lost your sources of income.
From their website: We serve people not because they are Catholic; We serve people because we are Catholic.
https://feedingsouthflorida.org/
Sheridan Ministries includes a single mom’s ministry which helps single moms with resources and counseling:
https://www.sheridanhouse.org/web/ministries/single-mom-ministry/
One of the speakers in the DVS, Les Carter, has some YouTube channels:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZltLphbGES9winlzROiWLw
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIELB1mz8wMKIhB6DCmTBlw
It is normal for those who are going through divorce to think about suicide, please call any of us to talk, and also this is the local suicide prevention hotline:
800-273-TALK
OCTOBER RETREAT FOR TROUBLED MARRIAGES
We are providing some information on these weekend retreats for troubled marriages for someone who inquired.
Several are scheduled, but the February retreats may not happen because of Covid-19,
the Miami diocese is still not permitting ministries to meet in person.
https://www.helpourmarriage.org/
FROM THE WEBSITE:
The Retrouvaille Program is for Married Couples Facing Difficult Challenges in their Relationship
- A Marriage program that helps couples restore their marriage and rebuild a loving relationship.
- A Christian marriage program, Catholic in origin, where couples of all faiths or no faith background are encouraged to attend.
- Primarily a practical program to improve communication, build stronger marriages, and help couples reconnect.
- Presenters are not trained marriage counselors, but rather couples sharing their personal stories of marital struggles and the tools they used to rediscover their love.
Helpful Numbers
First Call for Help – Broward County – 211
Domestic Violence Hot line 1-800-799-7233
Suicide Hotline – 1-800-273-8255
Sheridan House – 954-583-1552
Miami Rescue Mission –305-571-2273
Hollywood (Broward Outreach) – 954-926-7417
Pompano – 954-979-6365
Salvation Army – 954-524-6991
Broward Partnership for the homeless – 954-779-3990
Hope Center – 954-566-2311
Homeless helpline – 954-563-4357
Covenant House – 954-561-5559
Rebel’s drop in center – 954-276-3422
Therapy Resources
Henderson Clinic – 1-888-331-3491
Nova Southeastern counseling center – 1-800-541-6682
Therapists
Trish Mo – 954-736-8175
Janine Tarantola (St. Edwards) 954-347-5222