Resources & Support
Comprehensive guidance and assistance for Catholic women in every season of life. You are not alone in your journey.
Need immediate help?
Call 911 for emergencies. National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233 (24/7, free, confidential)
Domestic Violence & Safety Resources
Faith-based and national resources for safety, healing, and support. Your dignity and worth are non-negotiable.
National Domestic Violence Hotline
24/7 • Free & Confidential • Text "START" to 88788
Crisis counseling, safety planning, and local resource referrals in 200+ languages.
thehotline.orgFaithTrust Institute
Religious resources for addressing domestic violence, including Catholic perspectives on safety planning and healing within faith communities.
faithtrustinstitute.orgCatholic Charities USA
Local Catholic Charities agencies often provide domestic violence services, counseling, and emergency assistance. Find your local office.
Find Local OfficeNational Catholic Safeguarding Guidelines
Official Church resources on recognizing abuse and creating safe environments in Catholic communities.
usccb.org/safeguardingSafe Horizon
Comprehensive victim services including shelter, counseling, and legal assistance. Multiple hotlines for different needs.
safehorizon.org Domestic Violence: 1-800-621-4673📖 Church Teachings on Life & Motherhood
Papal encyclicals, apostolic letters, and catechism references are now on their own dedicated page.
Visit Teachings →Pregnancy & Family Support Organizations
Practical assistance, resources, and community for women facing unplanned pregnancies or needing support during pregnancy.
Catholic Charities USA
Comprehensive family services including pregnancy support, adoption services, parenting classes, and financial assistance.
Find Local ServicesGabriel Project
Catholic parish program providing practical, emotional, and spiritual support to women facing crisis pregnancies through local church communities.
Find Local ProgramPregnancy Resource Centers
Free pregnancy tests, ultrasounds, counseling, and material assistance. Many centers operate with Catholic values and offer spiritual support.
OptionLine: 1-800-712-4357Sisters of Life
Dedicated to protecting the sacredness of human life through pregnancy support, post-abortion healing, and spiritual guidance.
sistersoflife.org Hope Line: 1-866-575-0075Let Them Live
Financial assistance and support for women considering abortion due to financial constraints. Connects mothers with local resources.
letthemlive.orgMental Health & Spiritual Support
Professional counseling, crisis intervention, and spiritual guidance with Catholic values and understanding.
Postpartum Support International
Resources for perinatal anxiety and depression. Helpline connects to local providers, including faith-friendly therapists.
postpartum.net Helpline: 1-944-4-PPN (1-944-477-6669)Catholic Therapists Directory
Directory of mental health professionals who integrate Catholic teaching with clinical practice. Search by location and specialty.
catholicpsych.comNational Suicide Prevention Lifeline
24/7 crisis support for anyone experiencing suicidal thoughts or emotional distress. Free, confidential, and immediate help.
Call or Text: 988 988lifeline.orgMarian Devotion for Healing
Traditional Catholic prayers and devotions for emotional healing, including the Seven Sorrows of Mary and healing novenas.
Catholic.org PrayersEWTN Spiritual Direction
Resources for finding spiritual directors, confession guides, and Catholic counseling approaches to mental health.
ewtn.com/teachingsCatholic Relief Services
For Catholic women abroad or immigrants needing assistance. Emergency aid, family services, and refugee support.
crs.orgCatholic Publications & Media
Trusted Catholic voices offering wisdom, support, and spiritual nourishment for women in all seasons of life.
Catholic Mom
Online community and blog network for Catholic mothers with articles on family life, faith formation, and pregnancy.
catholicmom.comFemCatholic
Lifestyle blog for Catholic women covering relationships, career, spirituality, and current events from a Catholic perspective.
femcatholic.comAleteia
Catholic news and spirituality website with sections on family, pregnancy, and women's health from a Catholic worldview.
aleteia.orgOur Sunday Visitor
Catholic news weekly with regular features on family life, bioethics, and Church teaching on life issues.
osvnews.comCatholic Digest
Monthly magazine featuring inspirational stories, practical advice for Catholic living, and spiritual reflections.
catholicdigest.comEWTN Family Radio
Catholic radio programming including shows on marriage, family life, and women's spirituality. Available online and via app.
ewtnradio.comCatholicMom.com Blog Network
Collection of Catholic women bloggers writing about family life, NFP, pregnancy, homeschooling, and spiritual growth.
Blog NetworkMagnificat
Monthly prayer book with daily Mass readings, spiritual reflections, and beautiful artwork. Special issues often focus on Mary and motherhood.
magnificat.com