General Resources from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Providing for Temporal Needs: A Table of Church Resources, General Handbook 22.13
Individual Topics
The topics below provide an overview of some Church resources available. This is not a comprehensive list of all resources. Please search the Church website and the General Handbook for more information on each topic.
General Handbook
United States: 1-801-240-1911 or 1-800-453-3860, extension 2-1911
available 24/7
Section 38.6.18.1 Abuse Help Line, information under Sexual Abuse
Section 31.1.8 Respond Appropriately to Abuse
Section 38.6.2.3 Child or Youth Abuse
Section 12.5.1 Safeguarding Children
Section 38.6.2.4 Abuse of a Spouse or Another Adult
Section 38.6.18 Sexual Abuse, Rape, and Other Forms of Sexual Assault
Section 38.6.2.2 Counseling in Cases of Abuse
Section 38.6.18.2 Counseling for Victims of Sexual Abuse, Rape, and Other Forms of Sexual Assault
Section 31.3.6 Professional Counseling and Therapy
Section 38.6.2.7 Legal Issues Relating to Abuse
Section 38.8.23 Legal Council for Church Matters
Counseling Resources
Life Help Resources: Abuse
Crisis Hotlines
Church and Community Resources
Church and Community Resources are found at the bottom of each of these links:
Church and Community Resources are found at the bottom of each of these links:
What Should I do if I know or suspect someone is busing abused?
Guidelines for talking to a victim of abuse
Protect the Child: Responding to Child Abuse: Video Training
Church and Community Resources are found at the bottom of each of these links:
Talking to Children About Abuse
Using Technology Safely
Recognizing Patterns of Abuse
Other Resources
Gospel Topics: Abuse
General Conference Collection: Abuse
True to the Faith: Abuse
Preventing and Responding to Abuse, Resource Document
"This document summarizes current Church policies and guidelines on abuse. All priesthood and Church organization leaders should be familiar with and follow them to help protect God’s children."
Training & Resources for anyone serving with children and youth in wards/branches
Family Services
General Handbook
Section 38.8.17 Gambling and Lotteries
Healing Through the Savior: Addiction Recovery Program 12-Step Guide Manual
Presentation on the Church Addiction Recovery Program
"Healing Through the Savior: Addiction Recovery Program": Find a local meeting
Support Guide: Help for Spouses and Family of Those in Recovery Manual
Support meetings for Spouse and Families: Find a local meeting
Wilmington Stake Spouse and Family Support Meetings
Please contact Brother Joel Temple at jdtemple6@gmail.com for more information
Other Resources
Gospel Topics
General Conference Collection: Addiction
Video Collection: Addiction Recovery
For more information, see "Pornography"
Life Help Resources: Child Nutrition
Other Resources
How does the Church Care for Those in Need?
Resources for Family & Leaders
Malnutrition Resources
Hygiene Safety Practices
Wellness & Nutrition
General Handbook
Section 31.3.6 Professional Counseling and Therapy
Other Resources
helping with social and emotional needs
For more information, see "Family Services"
General Handbook
Section 38.8.27 Members with Disabilities
Section 38.8.27.10 disability.ChurchofJesusChrist.org
Section 38.8.27.10 Contact Information for any questions about disabilities
Section 12.5.2 Children with Special Needs
Section 10.8.2 Young Men with Disabilities
Section 11.6.2 Young Women with Disabilities
Section 8.5 Elders Quorum Members with Disabilities
Section 9.6.1 Relief Society Members with Disabilities
Section 13.7.1 Sunday School Members with Disabilities
Section 38.8.27.1 Increasing awareness and understanding
Section 38.8.7.8 Service Animals
Section 18.9.3 Partaking of the Sacrament (Food Allergies)
Section 38.2.3.4 Ordinances for those with intellectual disabilities
Section 38.2.5 Ordinances and blessings performed by and for persons who have physical disabilities
Section 38.2.1 Translating ordinances and blessings
Temple Ordinances for members
Section 27.1.3 with physical disabilities
Section 2.7.1.4 who need translation or interpretation assistance
Section 38.5.3 Garments and Temple Clothing for Members Who Have Disabilities or Allergies
Section 38.5.8 Medical Conditions That May Prevent Members from Wearing the Garment
For Patriarchal Blessings
Section 38.2.10.5 Translation
Section 38.2.10.6 Sign Language Interpretation
Section 38.2.10.5 Braille Transcription
Life Help Resources: Disabilities
Other Resources
Gospel Topics: Disabilities
General Conference Collection: Disabilities
Video Collection: Disabilities
disability.ChurchofJesusChrist.org
Information to help increase understanding of the challenges faced by those who have disabilities
Resources to help members who have disabilities and their families find comfort in the gospel of Jesus Christ
Listings of Church materials in formats that are accessible to members with disabilities (see also store.ChurchofJesusChrist.org)
Ordinances and Blessings by and for People with Disabilities
church resources and articles by disability
videos
links to church resources
missionary opportunities
disability awareness
Specific Disabilities
Members Who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing
General Handbook 38.2.1: Translating ordinances and blessings
Recognizing & Responding to Allergic Reactions: Anaphylaxis
General Handbook 18.9.3: Partaking of the Sacrament
Participating in Church Activities & Camps
General Resources
The scriptures and other Church materials are available in a variety of accessible formats. Click the links below to find out what is available in the different formats.
American Sign Language (asl.ChurchofJesusChrist.org)
Audio (audio.ChurchofJesusChrist.org)
DAISY format (DAISY.ChurchofJesusChrist.org)
Web Braille (braille.ChurchofJesusChrist.org)
Outside Resources on Specific Disabilities
ADD/ADHD
Alzheimer's Disease
Anxiety
Autism
Blindness
Council for Exceptional Children
Deafness
Down Syndrome
Dyslexia
Epilepsy
Food Allergies
Hard of Hearing
Intellectual Disabilities
Mental Health
Nonverbal
Physical Limitations (Orthopedic Impairments)
Stroke
Tourette Syndrome
Traumatic Brain Injury
General Handbook
Counseling Resources: Marital Conflict
Life Help Resources: Divorce
Other Resources
General Conference Collection: Divorce
For more information, see "Marital Conflict"
Life Help Resources: Education
Help Your Children Succeed in School: Parent Guide
Succeed in School: Study and Life Skills for Youth Manual
Education for Better Work for Self Reliance Workbook
Perpetual Education Fund for Self-Reliance Workbook
Counseling Resources: Employment
Life Help Resources: Employment
Find A Better Job for Self-Reliance Workbook
Starting and Growing My Business for Self-Reliance Workbook
Other Resources
Gospel Topics: Employment
General Conference Collection: Employment
Development Counseling Services
Provides:
education and certified vocational training programs
on-the-job training opportunities
funding resources
Washington D.C. Location
Church Employment Center
General Handbook
Chapter 2 Supporting Individuals and Families in the Work of Salvation and Exaltation
Life Help Resources: Family
Other Resources
Video Collections:
Marriage and Family - Manuals and Resources
Families and Temples Manual
Marriage and Family Relations
Strengthening Marriage
Strengthening the Family
For more information, see "Adoption", "Child Nutrition", "Divorce", "Marital Conflict", "Parenting", and "Single-Parent Families"
helping with social and emotional needs
Find a Family Service office near you
Church leaders should first contact the local Family Services office before referring members for counseling.
short-term professional counseling for individuals, couples, families
General Handbook
Personal Finances for Self-Reliance Workbook
Other Resources
General Conference Collections
Video Collection: Tithes and Offerings
Prepare Every Needful Thing: Family Finances Pamphlet
Includes a budget worksheet
Provident Living: Financial Calculator
Basic Principles of Welfare and Self-Reliance Manual
General Handbook
Section 38.6.23 Individuals Who Identify As Transgender
Counseling Resources: Gender
Life Help Resources: Transgender
Other Resources
Gospel Topics: Transgender
General Handbook
Section 29.5.1 General Principles (on death)
Section 29.5 Funeral and Other Services for the Deceased
Counseling Resources: Grief and Loss
Life Help Resources
Other Resources
General Conference Collections
Video Collection: Plan of Salvation
For more information, see "Death"
Life Help Resources: Hope
Video Collection: His Grace
Life after War and Overcoming Post-traumatic Stress
Drug Addiction and the Loss of a Loved One
Facing Postpartum Anxiety and OCD
Falling out of Love with a Spouse
Living with Depression
Returning Early from a Mission
Returning to Prayer
Serving as a Caretaker
Surviving Suicide
Living with an Eating Disorder
My Experience with Divorce
Finding Hope After Losing a Child
Recovering from Addiction to Painkillers
Forgiving the Unforgivable
Coping with Infertility and Loss
Moving on from Past Mistakes
Finding Your purpose in Life: Does Faith Matter?
Pornography Addiction: Is There Hope?
General Handbook
Counseling Resources: Marital Conflict
Life Help Resources: Divorce
Other Resources
Gospel Topics
General Conference Collections
Video Collection: Marriage and Family
Marriage and Family - Manuals and Resources
Families and Temples Manual
Marriage and Family Relations
Strengthening Marriage
Strengthening the Family
For more information, see "Divorce" and "Family"
helping with social and emotional needs
short-term professional counseling for individuals, couples, families
General Handbook
Section 31.3.6 Professional Counseling and Therapy
Counseling Resources: Mental Health
Life Help Resources: Mental Health
Finding Strength in the Lord: Emotional Resilience Workbook
Wilmington Stake Emotional Resilience Class
Classes generally start in Spring or Fall and will be announced in wards.
Please contact Brother Dan Hoover for more information.
helping with social and emotional needs
Find a Family Service office near you
Church leaders should first contact the local Family Services office before referring members for counseling.
short-term professional counseling for individuals, couples, families
Local Family Services: Contact Brother XXXXX
Other Resources
General Conference Collections:
Video Collections:
Get Help: Mental Health
For more information, see "Suicide"
Counseling Resources: Missionaries Who Return Home Early
General Handbook
Chapter 2 Supporting Individuals and Families in the Work of Salvation and Exaltation
Life Help Resources: Parenting
Other Resources
Gospel Topics: Parenting
General Conference Collections
Video Collections
For more information, see "Divorce", "Family", "Marital Conflict", and "Single-Parent Families"
Life Help Resources: Physical Health
Other Resources
Gospel Topics
General Conference Collection: Word of Wisdom
General Handbook
Counseling Resources: Pornography Use
Life Help Resources: Pornography
Healing Through the Savior: Addiction Recovery Program 12-Step Guide Manual
Presentation on the Church Addiction Recovery Program
"Healing Through the Savior: Addiction Recovery Program": Find a local meeting
Other Resources
Gospel Topics: Pornography
General Conference Collection: Pornography
Let Virtue Garnish Thy Thoughts Manual
For more information, see "Addiction"
Counseling Resources: Support for Spouses of Pornography Users
Life Help Resources: Help for Spouses
Support Meetings for Spouse and Families
Support Guide: Help for Spouses and Family of Those in Recovery Manual
Wilmington Stake Spouse and Family Support Meetings
Please contact Brother Joel Temple at jdtemple6@gmail.com for more information
Life Help Resources: Support for Parents
Support Meetings for Spouse and Families
Support Guide: Help for Spouses and Family of Those in Recovery Manual
Wilmington Stake Spouse and Family Support Meetings
Please contact Brother Joel Temple at jdtemple6@gmail.com for more information
General Handbook
Section 38.8.28 Ministry to Members Affected by Crime and Incineration
Life Help Resources: Prison Ministry
Other Resources
Video Collection: Corrections and Incarceration
General Handbook
Counseling Resources: Same-Sex Attraction
Life Help Resources: Same-Sex Attraction
Other Resources
Gospel Topics:
Video Collection: Same-Sex Attraction
General Handbook
Counseling Resources: Single Expectant Parents
Life Help Resources: Pregnant and Single
Other Resources
Gospel Topics:
General Conference Collection: Abortion
General Handbook
Chapter 14 Single Members
Section 14.4.8 Single Parents
Life Help Resources: Single-Parent Families
Other Resources
Gospel Topics: Single-Parent Families
General Handbook
Section 38.8.27 Members with Disabilities
Counseling Resources: Support for Caregivers
Life Help Resources: Disability Services: Parents and Caregivers
This section is currently in progress
General Handbook
Section 22.13 Providing for Temporal Needs: A Table of Church Resources
Provident Living Website
Other Resources
Gospel Topics: Self-Reliance
General Conference Collections
Video Collections