Resources for Suicide Prevention
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: (800) 273-TALK (8255)
- Crisis Text Line: Text “HELLO” to 741741
- Suicide Prevention Resource Center
- American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
Domestic Violence Hotline
- National Domestic Violence Hotline: (800) 799-SAFE (7233)
- Peace Over Violence: (213) 626-3393 (serving Los Angeles County)
- Women’s Shelter of Long Beach: (562) 437-4663
Counseling
Counseling has always been an integral part of the ministry here at Zoe Center. Our counselors are all dedicated to God and serving him, the ministry of counseling, are knowledgeable in their various areas of training, and are committed to seeing you obtain personal spiritual growth; which will help you grow in your relationships and walk in your God-given purpose.
Shelters
- Women’s Shelter of Long Beach: (562) 437-4663
- The Whole Child: (562) 692-0383 (serving Whittier)
- Carson Women’s Shelter: (310) 549-8989
Local Emergency Hospitals
- PIH Health Hospital (Whittier): (562) 698-0811
- Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center (Torrance): (310) 540-7676
- Memorial Hospital of Gardena: (310) 532-4200
Food Pantries
- Zoe Center Drive-Thru Food Giveaway
- Whittier Area First Day Coalition: (562) 945-4495
- Carson Community Center Food Bank: (310) 217-9574
- Hawthorne Food Pantry: (310) 676-9377
Respite Care
- Whittier Hospital Medical Center: (562) 945-3561
- Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center (Torrance): (310) 540-7676
- Memorial Hospital of Gardena: (310) 532-4200
Financial Hardship & Utility Assistance
- Los Angeles County Department of Public Social Services: (866) 613-3777
- Southern California Edison (Electricity): (800) 655-4555
- Southern California Gas Company (Gas): (800) 427-2200
Mental Health Counseling Service
Be Made Whole Counseling Services: (302) 480-0573
Available for in-person/Virtual Sessions
Drug and Alcohol Addiction Support
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) National Helpline: (800) 662-HELP (4357)
- Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) Hotline: (212) 870-3400
- Narcotics Anonymous (NA) Helpline: (818) 773-9999
Local Numbers
- Whittier, CA (City Hall): (562) 567-9300
- Hawthorne, CA (City Hall): (310) 349-2900
- Carson, CA (City Hall): (310) 830-7600
Top Hispanic Christian Counseling Authors
Dr. Norma González de Jones
- Specialization: Marriage & Family, Premarital Counseling, Parenting
- Notable Works: “Familia: Consejos Prácticos para su Edificación”
Dr. Pablo Martínez
- Specialization: Depression, Anxiety, Grief
- Notable Works: “Tratado de Psicoterapia Transcultural”
Dr. Nancy Ramírez de Armas
- Specialization: Marriage & Family, Divorce, Singlehood
- Notable Works: “El Desafío del Matrimonio: Principios Bíblicos para una Relación Exitosa”
Dr. Ángel Faretta
- Specialization: Addiction, Spiritual Warfare, Anger
- Notable Works: “Viviendo Libre: Consejos Prácticos para la Liberación del Pecado y las Adicciones”
Dr. Esther García
- Specialization: Stress Management, Spiritual Warfare, Uncertainty
- Notable Works: “Caminando en la Fe: Estrategias Prácticas para Afrontar la Incertidumbre”
Top Black Christian Counseling Authors
Dr. Tony Evans
- Specialization: Marriage & Family, Spiritual Warfare, Anger
- Notable Works: “The Kingdom Marriage: Connecting God’s Purpose with Your Pleasure”
Dr. Thema Bryant-Davis
- Specialization: Trauma, Grief, Depression
- Notable Works: “Thriving in the Wake of Trauma: A Multicultural Guide”
Dr. Thema Simmons
- Specialization: Parenting, Divorce, Singlehood
- Notable Works: “The Single Christian: Living Single and Sane”
Dr. John Perkins
- Specialization: Budgeting, Community Development, Spiritual Growth
- Notable Works: “Beyond Charity: The Call to Christian Community Development”
Dr. Cheryl Grills
- Specialization: Stress Management, Mental Health, Social Justice
- Notable Works: “Cultural Consultation: Encountering the Other in Mental Health Care”