Help for Life’s Toughest Moments

When life feels overwhelming, it can be hard to know where to turn. Every month, our compassionate team listens to thousands of people facing real struggles—offering a caring ear and practical, hope-filled guidance rooted in both biblical wisdom and psychological insight. In this Tough Topics Resource Library, you’ll find handpicked articles, tools, and support for many of the challenges families encounter. No matter your situation, you’ll find encouragement and clear next steps from people who truly care. If you’d like to talk with someone, please call us at 1-800-A-Family (800-232-6459). Whether your concern is listed here or not, we’re ready to walk alongside your family toward healing and hope.

Transgenderism

Understanding Identity Issues

Clarity and understanding for parents navigating the nuanced cultural confusion over gender and identity issues.

Natural Disasters

Finding Hope in the midst of Natural Disasters

Dealing with helplessness and grief caused by disasters.

Homosexuality

Biblical and Clinical Assistance Regarding Sexuality

Helping parents and families understand the complexities of sexual attraction and sexual identity labels.

Abusive Situations

No One Should Feel Unsafe

Resources to help you take steps towards safety and self-care.

Considering Abortion?

Assistance with decisions during an unexpected pregnancy

Calming support and guidance in the middle of complex decisions.

Post-Abortive Recovery Resources

Find healing from feelings of guilt and pain.

Healing and hope from past decisions causing guilt and pain.

Pornography

There is HOPE! Quitting porn is possible.

Hope for those seeking freedom and recovery from porn addiction.

Mental Health

Help for dealing with the impact of mental illness on your family

Assistance with sorting through the complexities of mental health and mental illness.

Tragic Events

Help for families and communities grappling with grief, loss and anger.

Assistance with coping with or processing a tragic situation.

Talk To Someone

Focus on the Family offers a free confidential consultation with a professional counselor

Would you like to talk to a real person about the challenge you’re facing? We’d love to listen, pray with you and offer biblically based and clinically sound perspective. Call us at 1-800-A-Family (800-232-6459).