This is a listing of programs that are run by organizations outside of St. Mary's, that might be of interest
to parishioners.
Adoptive
Parents Organization
A support group for all parents of adopted children. This group meets every month at the K. of C. Hall, Fair Haven
Rd., Fair Haven. Under the guidance of Catholic Family Services, Red Bank, the group offers informative speakers as well as
holiday activities for the children.
Alcoholism
Alcoholism has become recognized as
one of our greatest social problems. It may affect anyone in our society without regard to sex, age,
or socio-economic status. There is available a tried and proven path toward recovery – Alcoholics Anonymous. A call
to (609) 298-7795 will put you in touch with a person who is ready and willing to help you return to a confident,
happy and normal life. We bring to your attention to a local treatment center:
You should also know about Caron Treatment Center, which is a treatment
and rehabilitation center for addictive diseases. Address: Box 150, Wernersville PA, 19565 or call (610) 678-2332.
A closed A.A. meeting is held at 10:00 a.m. Mondays and 12 Noon on Wednesday in St. Mary’s Spiritual Center and an
Al-Anon meeting at noon in the Spiritual Center. There is also a closed A.A. meeting at 8:00 p.m. Mondays and 7:30pm
Tuesdays at the Colts Neck Reformed Church - (732) 462-4555.
Assistance to Retarded Citizens
The ARC of Monmouth County
(Association for Retarded Citizens, Monmouth Unit, Inc.) has headquarters at 1158 Wayside Rd. in Tinton Falls. They provide
a wide range of services for people with mental retardation, including education, vocational training, supported employment,
health care, residential services, recreation and family support services. For information, call (732) 493-1919.
Birthright
This is a non-denominational organization offering workable alternatives to abortion. Assistance is confidential,
free, non-judgmental. National Hotline is open twenty four hours, 7 days a week, 1-800-550-4900.
Address:
Freehold Red
Bank
80
West Main St.
294 Broad St.
(732) 462-2888 (732)
747-7600
Crisis Pregnancy Counseling For a free and confidential appointment, pregnancy counseling, advice, adoption services, schooling, etc. call the
Catholic Charities, 145 Maple Avenue, Red Bank 747-9660 (press 9) ext. 108. Birthright (800) 550-4900.
Divorced and Separated Catholics
For programs
or lectures on current church ministry and policies, call Office of Respect Life/Family Life at (609) 406-7400, ext. 5558.
Marriage Encounter
We encourage married couples to make Marriage Encounter. It is a weekend designed for husband and wife in a beautiful
communication session. For information about Marriage Encounter anywhere, call (888) 827-6563 Worldwide Marriage Encounter
or (800) 456-8330.
Monmouth County Division of Alcohol & Drug Abuse Services
Call the “Hot Line”
day or night: (732) 431-6451 or Narcotics Anonymous, (800) 992-0401.
Parent
to Parent
This
is a statewide network of parents supporting families of children with developmental delays, disabilities, or other special
health needs. As trained “supporting parents”, they act as a valuable resource to families. They offer assistance
in learning the necessary skills to help parents face the challenges of raising their child. For more information call Debbie
Charette at (732) 367-4654 or e-mail dcharette@usa.com.
Professional Marriage, Family & Individual
Counseling
Counseling is available to Monmouth County residents through the Catholic Charities Family Guidance and Counseling
Service in Red Bank. Fees are based on a person’s ability to pay (732) 747-9660. Please call this number if you have
a problem or need help. Catholic Charities also provides assistance for unwed mothers, pre-delinquent girls, care for the
aged, outpatient psychiatric services, evaluation services for children, etc.
Rachel
Vineyards Retreats
A Psychological and Spiritual journey of post abortion healing. These weekend retreats are held throughout the year
in many states. They are designed for anyone who has struggled with the emotional or spiritual pain of an abortion. The Retreat
is a very specific process designed to help you release repressed feelings, grieve the loss of your unborn child and accept
God’s forgiveness. The retreat will help transform the pain of the past into love and hope. National Hotline (877) HOPE-4-ME.
All inquiries are confidential.
