In times of personal difficulty, sorrow or crisis, to whom do you turn? Ordinarily, family and friends can offer a listening ear, but if your problems include those very people, or seem too overwhelming, where else might you turn?
        Pastors are trained in basic pastoral counseling. We are taught active listening skills, supportiveness, and confidentiality. We hold you in our heart and in our prayers, and try to offer counsel from a spiritual perspective. We also learn when pastoral counseling is not enough and it is time to refer to a professionally trained counselor or therapist, doctor, or other appropriate professional.
        Everyone needs help from time to time—even pastors! In some families, it is not OK to ask for needed help. Some do not recognize their need, fear what others might think, or pride themselves on working things out on their own. Don’t wait until you feel like the whole world is caving in on you! Speak to your pastor, or, utilize the community resources listed here as a start. God cares. The people of Wesley UMC care. Your pastor cares. Take a step to care for yourself.

SERVICE

Budget Counseling
FISC- Budget Counseling & Debt Reduction

Crisis Referral and Information
Crisis Intervention
United Way 211 Information & Referral
Covenant House- Crisis Intervention Hotline

Counseling and Mental Health
Salvation Army- Counseling
Father Carr’s Place 2B- St. Francis Community Clinic
Reach Counseling Services
Also Sexual Abuse/Trauma 24 Hr Hotline  
Winnebago County Dept. of Human Services

Domestic Abuse
Christine Ann Domestic Abuse Services/Shelter
Childhelp USA- National Child Abuse Hotline
Domestic Violence Hotline

Drug Rehab & Alcoholism
Alcoholics Anonymous
Detox Rehab Treatment Center

Emergency Housing
ADVOCAP- Homeless Assistance Program
Father Carr’s Place 2B- Bethlehem Village
Winnebago Co. Dept. of Human Services Respite Care

Employment Resources |
ADVOCAP, Inc
Oshkosh Area Workforce Development Center

Energy Assistance (Utilities)
ADVOCAP, Inc.
American Red Cross- Bridges Program
Energy Services, Inc.  

Food Assistance
Ecumenical Food Pantry at Trinity Episcopal, Oshkosh
Salvation Army Community Feeding Program & Emergency Food Pantry
Father Carr’s Place 2B

Grief Support
St. Andrews Lutheran Church, Oshkosh
     Deb Kosmer, Coordinator  (Affinity sponsored)
     Meets 1st Thursday of month at 2:30 and 7 pm

Calvary Bible Church, Neenah
     Debbie Smoll
     Meets Wednesday at 7 pm