Our community matters to us a great deal. We have gathered contact information of some local resources for your perusal. Please be advised that Breath of Life Church does not directly support these resources, so we encourage you to fully research any of these contacts before deciding to engage with them.
FAMILIES OF FOSTER KIDS & ORPHANS
The Orphan Care Network helps the Church care for foster & adoptive families.
CONTACT: Kyle Lackey kyle@orphancarenetwork.org
PREGNANT WOMEN & THE UNBORN
P.A.C.N. (Pregnancy Assistance Center North) is a 501(c)3 Christian pregnancy medical clinic that empowers and educates women & men to make informed choices regarding pregnancy & sexual health.
CONTACT: Becky Beasley Phillips becky@pacn.org
COUNSELING
MARRIAGE, MENS AND WOMEN:
Marriage Revolution is a 501(c)3 Christian Counseling group serving Harris and Montgomery county.
CONTACT: Dane and Paola Hall Dane@MarriageRevolution.com, Paola@MarriageRevolution.com
https://www.marriagerevolution.org
FAMILIES AND ADOLESCENTS:
Summit Counseling is a counseling group focused on serving families and adolescents in Montgomery and Harris county.
CONTACT: Mark Crow 440.212.3643
VICTIMS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING
Redeemed Ministries cares for the survivors of domestic sex trafficking in our community and from around the nation by delivering quality, trauma-informed survivor care.
CONTACT: Colleen Kidney colleen.kidney@redeemedtx.org
FAMILY VIOLENCE
Urgent and life-threatening matters are reported to Police immediately at 9-1-1. For less urgent, Northwest Assistance Ministries has a Family Violence Center with a 24-hour hotline serving those in immediate help due to family violence. Office hours: Monday – Thursday: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Friday: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
CONTACT: 281.885.4673 or 888.750.4673
HOUSING SERVICES
Northwest Assistance Ministries: Housing Services at NAM is a comprehensive program to put families who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless on a path toward self-sufficiency. Services include financial assistance with rent or mortgage, help finding affordable housing, case management, and referrals to address other needs the family may be facing.
Office Hours: Monday - Thursday: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
CONTACT: 281.885.4531
EMERGENCY BASIC NEEDS
Northwest Assistance Ministries: Emergency Basic Needs provides temporary assistance for neighbors facing a crisis, including food, clothing, prescription medicines, gasoline vouchers, bus tokens, financial help with rent or mortgage, and referrals to other organizations. Families may also qualify to receive school supplies, as well as holiday food and toys.
Monday - Thursday: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Extended hours: Tuesdays 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.
CONTACT: 281.583.5600
INTERFAITH HOMELESS NETWORK
Northwest Assistance Ministries: The Interfaith Homeless Network at NAM is a collaboration of faith-based congregations who work together to meet the needs of local families who are homeless. Congregations participate in any of three ways: serving on search and place teams to help families find a safe, affordable place to live; providing furnishings or specific financial assistance to a family; or conducting donation drives for coats, blankets, move-in kits and other essential items.
Office Hours: Monday - Thursday: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
CONTACT: 281.885.4567
https://www.namonline.org/help
PEDIATRIC HEALTH
Northwest Assistance Ministries: The Pediatric Health Center at NAM provides top-quality primary care for children from birth to age 18, as well as integrated comprehensive healthcare. As a partnership between NAM and the University of Texas Health Science Center, the PHC cares for everyday medical needs of children with or without insurance, including Medicaid and CHIP.
Office Hours: Monday - Thursday: 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Friday: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Closed 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
CONTACT: 281.885.4630
MEALS FOR SENIORS
Meals on Wheels delivers hot, well-balanced meals—free of charge—to the homes of seniors and other neighbors who are homebound because of disability or illness. Some seniors also receive meals on Saturdays, monthly grocery deliveries, and/or pet food. Office Hours: Monday - Thursday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Friday: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
CONTACT: 281.885.4622
FOOD FOR FAMILIES
The Joanne Watford Nutrition Center (JWNC) is a choice food pantry that operates much like a grocery store. Guests choose their own food from designated categories, including fresh produce, meat, dairy, and frozen items. The JWNC also offers specialized services such as a mobile food pantry, holiday meals for families in need, and cooking demonstrations of tasty, healthy recipes.
Office Hours: Monday - Thursday: 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
CONTACT: For Food Assistance: 281.583.5600. To Donate Food: 281.885.4589
YOUTH & TEENS
CONTINUED GUIDANCE & INVOLVEMENT:
Montgomery County Young Life introduces adolescents to Jesus Christ and helps them grow in their faith.
CONTACT: Catherine Powell mocoyounglife@gmail.com
https://www.younglife.org/Pages/default.aspx
STRUGGLING TEENAGERS:
Heartlight Ministries provides a residential counseling center for struggling teenagers in Longview, TX. Additionally, they offer help and direction for parents of all teens through Parenting Today’s Teens radio program, books, parenting resources, and seminars and conferences dedicated to offering effective and practical ways for parents to counter the influence today’s culture is having on their child.
For general inquiries, email: info@heartlightministries.org
For urgent contact needs: 903.668.2173
Email: urgent@heartlightministries.org
CONTACT: Mark Gregston markgregston@heartlightministries.org