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Take advantage of all the local and national resources available to help marriages and the family.



Local Resources
- Aiken Center for Alcohol and Other Drug Services, 803-649-1900, www.aikencenter.org
- Aiken Pregnancy Care Center, 803-649-9890, www.aikenpregnancy.org
- Aiken Teen Pregnancy Prevention, 803-648-8331, www.teenpregnancyaiken.org
- Aiken-Barnwell Mental Health Center, 803-641-7700
- Carolina Special Care, 803-641-9925, (Offers in-home assistance to improve an individual's quality of life.)
- Center for Care and Counseling, 803-819-9021 (Provides counseling, enrichment, and development services.)
- Children's Place, 803-641-4144 (Provides child care and parent services.)
- Christian Pairs, 803-649-4362 (Christian relationship education program, affiliated with national PAIRS at www.pairs.com)
- Christian Counselor Gary Powell
- Christian Counselor Rich Weldon
- Community Care and Counseling of Aiken, 803-641-9979
- Consumer Credit Counseling Service of the CSRA, 800-736-0033, www.cccsaugusta.org (Branch located in Aiken)
- Especially Seniors of Aiken, 803-644-8700 (Provides professional personal caregivers.)
- HELP LINE, 803-641-4143 or dial 211, www.aiken211.org (Provides crisis intervention, information and referral.)
- Mental Health Association in Aiken County, 803-641-4164, www.mha-sc.org/aiken  (Provides programs for people with mental illness and programs for the family.)
- National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI), 803-270-5221, www.namisc.org
- Onestop, 803-641-7640, www.sces.org (Provides employment information and help)
- Palmetto Family Council, 803-733-5600, www.palmettofamily.org (Christain-based SC family advocacy organization located in Columbia)
- Palmetto Marriage Project, 803-733-5600, (A project of the Palmetto Family Council)
- Retired and Senior Volunteer Program, 803-648-6836 (Provides volunteer opportunities for senior citizens)
- Right at Home, 803-278-0250, www.rightathome.net/csra (Provides in-home care and assistance for senior and other adults)
- Senior Relocation Service, 803-646-1846 (Provides assistance to senior adults needing assistance in changing locations)
- South Carolina Centers for Equal Justice, 888-346-5592, www.sccej.org (Provides legal service and free representation to qualified applicants in SC)
-- United Way of Aiken County, 803-641-2887, www.uwaiken.org (Supports and provides information about many non-profit help agencies in Aiken County)

National Resources
Websites With a Variety of Marriage and Family Resources
Alliance for Marriage. Promotes federal marriage amendment, has resource materials. www.allianceformarriage.org 
- Association for Marriage & Family Ministries.  Provides resources for churches.  www.amfmonline.com
- Complete Marriages.  Provides counseling advice and resources.  www.completemarriages.com
- CrossSearch.com. Lists and links to many good marriage and family friendly sites.  www.crosssearch.com
- Families Northwest. A marriage and family advocacy organization located in the Northwest. www.familiesnorthwest.org
- Family Dynamics. Provides resources and training conferences.  www.familydynamics.net
- Family Life (Dennis Rainey). Provides many resources for marriage and the family. 800-358-6329, www.familylife.com
Fatherhood and Marriage Leadership Institute (FAMLI). A public policy coalition. www.famli.us
- First Things First. A marriage and family advocacy organization located in Chattanooga, TN. www.firstthings.org
- Focus on the Family (Dr. James Dobson).  Provides many resources for marriage and the family.  800-232-6459, www.family.org
- For Better; For Worse; For Keeps. www.marriagevine.com
- Growing Towards Oneness Marriage Ministries. Numerous conferences and resources on marriage. www.marriage.net 
- Inverse Ministries. Marriage Reconciliation and Enrichment seminars and materials. www.inverseministries.org
- iQuestions. An online source of answers to many family/marriage questions. www.iquestions.com
- Live the Life Ministries. A marriage and family advocacy organization located in Tallahassee, FL. www.livethelife.org  
- Managing Work and Family, Inc. www.mwfam.com
- Marriage Alive International, Inc. David and Claudia Arp's site.  Provides many resources. www.marriagealive.com
- Marriage CoMission. An allied force to support the marriage movement in America.www.marriagecomission.com 
- Marriage Savers. Provides many resources for marriage and the family. www.marriagesavers.org
- Marriage Today (Jimmy Evans). Provides many resources for marriage and the family. 800-380-6330, www.marriagetoday.org
- National Health Marriage Resources Center. Excellent source link to other resources. www.healthmarriageinfo.org
- Real Relationships (Les and Leslie Parrott).  Excellent materials on mentoring as well as general.  www.realrelationships.com
- National Institute for Marriage. Provides resources, training courses/conferences at their location. www.nationalmarriage.com
- John Smalley has a variety of resources for marriage and the family. www.smalleyonline.com
- Smart Marriages.  A coalition of marriage and family advocacy organizations.  www.smartmarriages.com
- National Center for Fathering.  A resource for fathers.  www.fathers.com
Enrichment
- A Handbook for Married Couples - A. and R. Fryling. Simple and short book with information and discussion questions for couples to enhance their marriages.
- The Association for Couples in Marriage Enrichment, 800-634-8325,
www.bettermarriages.org. Provides training materials and weekend marriage enrichment retreats for couples to enhance their marriages.
- The Complete Guide to Marriage Mentoring - Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott
- PREPARE/ENRICH Marriage Mentor Program, 800-331-1661,
www.prepare-enrich.com.  A program for those working with premarital and newlywed couples.
- Marriage Preparation and Enhancement Materials published by FOCCUS. Includes pre and post marital inventory materials as well as other resources. For pastors, counselors, and mentor couples. Available at
www.foccusinc.com
- United Marriage Encounter, 800-334-8920, www.ume1975.org.  Provides weekend marriage enrichment retreats.
Premarital Training and Counseling Materials
- Before "I Do" - K. Jason Krafsky.  Contains 8 interactive sections for couples preparing for marriage.  For pastors, counselors, small group leaders, and mentor couples. Available at
www.FullMarriageExperience.com
- Before You Say "I Do" - H. Norman Wright and Wes Roberts.  Contains 13 interactive sections for couples preparing for marriage.  Primarily for the couples themselves.  Available at www.hnormanwright.com or through www.harvesthousepublishers.com
- Before You Say "I Do" - Todd Outcalt.  Lists important questions for couples to ask before marriage.  Primarily for the couples themselves.  Available through most book sources.
- The Complete Guide to Marriage Mentoring - Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott
- Marriage Preparation and Enhancement Materials published by FOCCUS.  Includes pre and post marital inventory materials as well as other resources. For pastors, counselors, and mentor couples.  Available at
www.foccusinc.com
- Premarriage Awareness Inventory: Preparing Couples for Marriage.  For pastors, counselors, and mentor couples.  Available at www.logosproductions.com 
- Marriage Preparation and Enhancement Materials published by PREPARE/ENRICH Life Innovations, Inc.  Includes pre and post marital inventory materials as well as other resources.  For pastors, counselors, and mentor couples.  Available at
www.lifeinnovations.com or www.prepare-enrich.com 
Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts - Dr. Les Parrott III and Dr. Leslie Parrott.  Discusses seven questions to ask before (and after) marriage.  Primarily for the couples themselves.  Available through most book sources. www.realrelationships.com
- The Marital Compatibility Test - Susan Adams.  Presents hundreds of questions for couples to discuss together before marriage.  Primarily for the couples themselves.  Available through most book sources.
- The Premartial Counseling Handbook - H. Norman Wright.  Presents material for six to eight counseling sessions between a couple and a pastor.  For pastors, counselors, mentor couples, and the couples planning on getting married.  Available through most book sources.
Recovery
- Blended Families - Maxine Marsolini.  Addresses the problems faced by divorce and remarriage, with children from the multiple families.  Available through most book sources.
- The Complete Guide to Marriage Mentoring - Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott
- Divorce Care, 800-395-5755, www.churchinitiative.org.  Provides resources for addressing problems associated with divorce.
- How to Save Your Marriage Alone - Ed Wheat.  Provides hope when only one person wants the marriage to survive.  Available through most book sources.
- RAINBOWS, 800-266-3206, www.rainbows.org.  Provides resources for people confronting death, divorce, and other painful family problems.
- Retrouvaille, 800-470-2230, www.retrouvaille.org.  Provides weekend retreats for couples whose marriages are in trouble but want help to succeed.
- Woman's Refuge of Vero Beach, 772-770-4424, www.womensrefugevb.org.  Provides a safe environment for women recovering from personal and family problems.