Recommended Websites and Books
In addition to these websites many of these people have written books and have blogs. We encourage you to go to their sites, purchase their books and read their blogs. We will be adding more websites and book recommendations periodically.
Websites
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) nami.org (help and support for those affected by mental illness)
NAMI Greater Orlando namigo.org
Celebrate Recovery celebraterecovery.com (Christ centered 12 Step Recovery program)
Al-Anon al-anon.org (for those affected by someone else's alcohol abuse)
Nar-anon nar-anon.org ( " " " drug abuse)
Families Anonymous familiesanonymous.org (for family members affected by a loved one's addiction)
Buddy Scott buddyscott.com (help for parents of teens)
Partners in Prayer for Our Prodigals partnersinprayerforourprodigals.com (support and strength for families)
Allison Bottke's Website settingboundariesbooks.com (SANITY support, books, blog and more)
Focus on the Family - Parenting focusonthefamily.com/parenting.aspx
True Campaign (Eating Disorders) truecampaign.org
Prison Fellowship prisonfellowship.org (support for prisoners and their families)
Mercy Ministries mercyministries.org (resources for self harm, eating disorders, etc.)
Exodus International exodusinternational.org (support for those affected by same sex attraction)
Books
An Unquiet Mind by Kay Redfield Jamison (understanding bipolar disorder from a professional who has the disorder herself)
Boundaries with Your Adult Children by Allison Bottke
Codependent No More by Melodie Beattie
The Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren
Hit by a Ton of Bricks by John Vawter
Parents With Broken Hearts by William Coleman
Relief For Hurting Parents by Buddy Scott
Sharon Hersch's books (she has several on hot topics, one is Mom, I Hate My Life!)
Prayers for Prodigals: 90 Days of Prayer for Your Child by James Banks
Praying Prodigals Home by Quin Sherrer and Ruthanne Garlock
Stormie Omartian's books - The Power of Praying for Your Adult Children and The Power of Praying for Your Child
When Homosexuality Hits Home by Joe Dallas
Someone I Love is Gay by Anita Worthen and Bob Davies
Moments for Families with Prodigals by Robert J. Morgan
The Hope of a Homecoming by Brendon O'Rourke and DeEtte Sauer
Hope and Help for the Addicted by Jeff VanVonderen
When I Lay My Isaac Down by Carol Kent
Shattered Dreams by Larry Crabb
Nancy Alcorn's books - Cut (self-harm)and Starved (eating disorders) are two of them
When I Lay My Isaac Down by Carol Kent)
Websites
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) nami.org (help and support for those affected by mental illness)
NAMI Greater Orlando namigo.org
Celebrate Recovery celebraterecovery.com (Christ centered 12 Step Recovery program)
Al-Anon al-anon.org (for those affected by someone else's alcohol abuse)
Nar-anon nar-anon.org ( " " " drug abuse)
Families Anonymous familiesanonymous.org (for family members affected by a loved one's addiction)
Buddy Scott buddyscott.com (help for parents of teens)
Partners in Prayer for Our Prodigals partnersinprayerforourprodigals.com (support and strength for families)
Allison Bottke's Website settingboundariesbooks.com (SANITY support, books, blog and more)
Focus on the Family - Parenting focusonthefamily.com/parenting.aspx
True Campaign (Eating Disorders) truecampaign.org
Prison Fellowship prisonfellowship.org (support for prisoners and their families)
Mercy Ministries mercyministries.org (resources for self harm, eating disorders, etc.)
Exodus International exodusinternational.org (support for those affected by same sex attraction)
Books
An Unquiet Mind by Kay Redfield Jamison (understanding bipolar disorder from a professional who has the disorder herself)
Boundaries with Your Adult Children by Allison Bottke
Codependent No More by Melodie Beattie
The Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren
Hit by a Ton of Bricks by John Vawter
Parents With Broken Hearts by William Coleman
Relief For Hurting Parents by Buddy Scott
Sharon Hersch's books (she has several on hot topics, one is Mom, I Hate My Life!)
Prayers for Prodigals: 90 Days of Prayer for Your Child by James Banks
Praying Prodigals Home by Quin Sherrer and Ruthanne Garlock
Stormie Omartian's books - The Power of Praying for Your Adult Children and The Power of Praying for Your Child
When Homosexuality Hits Home by Joe Dallas
Someone I Love is Gay by Anita Worthen and Bob Davies
Moments for Families with Prodigals by Robert J. Morgan
The Hope of a Homecoming by Brendon O'Rourke and DeEtte Sauer
Hope and Help for the Addicted by Jeff VanVonderen
When I Lay My Isaac Down by Carol Kent
Shattered Dreams by Larry Crabb
Nancy Alcorn's books - Cut (self-harm)and Starved (eating disorders) are two of them
When I Lay My Isaac Down by Carol Kent)
Recommended Bible Passages
Genesis 1-3
2 Chronicles 20:12 and 15
Isaiah 4:10; 5:1-4; 40:28-31; 43:1-7; Isaiah 45:3
Jeremiah 32:27
Habakkuk 3:17-19
Matthew 11:28 and Mark 9:22-23; 10:26-27
Romans 8:28-39
2 Corinthians 1:3-7; 4:7-11; 12:9-10
Philippians 4: 6-7 and Ephesians 3:20
2 Timothy 2: 25b-26
James 1:1-5 and 1 Peter 1:3-9; 5:7
Psalm 23, 62, 121, 107
2 Chronicles 20:12 and 15
Isaiah 4:10; 5:1-4; 40:28-31; 43:1-7; Isaiah 45:3
Jeremiah 32:27
Habakkuk 3:17-19
Matthew 11:28 and Mark 9:22-23; 10:26-27
Romans 8:28-39
2 Corinthians 1:3-7; 4:7-11; 12:9-10
Philippians 4: 6-7 and Ephesians 3:20
2 Timothy 2: 25b-26
James 1:1-5 and 1 Peter 1:3-9; 5:7
Psalm 23, 62, 121, 107