Resources

“Only when we are self-reliant can we truly emulate the Savior

 in serving and blessing others.”

- Elder Robert D. Hales.

If you are not currently self reliant,

the church is eager to help you get there.

Below are several free resources available to everyone.

Self Reliance Resources

All resources are provided through the LDS church unless noted otherwise

Service Opportunities
I Was a Stranger
a site that shares opportunities for us to serve the refugees in our local area
https://www.lds.org/refugees?lang=eng&cid=rdb_v_IWasAStranger_eng_IWasAStranger

Just Serve
local service opportunities of every kind.  Contact Eldon Vance at eldonvance@gmail.com or 425-351-8334 with questions.
http://www.justserve.org

  

LDS Employment/Education Resource Services
https://www.ldsjobs.org
17222 43^rd Ave NE Arlington, WA  
(Arlington Stake Center)

Pathway

PathwayConnect is a one-year gospel centered program that helps members start or return to college.  The program addresses three major obstacles to college education — cost, fear and accessibility to campus — through affordable online courses designed to build confidence and help members become self-reliant.  Priesthood leaders have reported over and over again how Pathway has helped them reach out and rescue their members including young adults.   

The PathwayConnect sign up deadline is August 22^{nd 2017.}  PathwayConnect is one-year church education program that helps members to start or return to college by doing coursework online and meeting locally.  

Offered through BYU Idaho which combines online courses with local gatherings.
Check out their website  https://pathway.lds.org/


Bishops Store House
Open Tues 1-7pm & Sat 10-1pm
4215 C Russell Rd
Mukilteo Wa 98275
425-315-1514

Free “One for the Money Booklet”
Bishop’s Office or
http://store.lds.org  
click “self reliance” under the home and family category

Free Budgeting site
No connection to church
http://Mint.com

Food Storage overview
http://www.lds.org/topics/food-storage

Purchase Food Storage Items
http://store.lds.org
click “self reliance” under the home and family category

Shopping lists
Created by members but not official church guidance
Food Storage, 72 hour kits & car kits
http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net


Providing in the Lords Way
http://www.lds.org
search for “providing in the Lords Way Manuel”

 

LDS Family Services:

Counseling Services- Services are available for individuals, couples, and families. These professional services are offered within the framework of the gospel.  There is a fee for counseling services. To make an appointment, contact LDS Family Services directly.  Professional counselors are available M-F. They will come to Everett Stake Center on Wednesdays. 425-228-0074 

Addiction Recovery Programs-General addiction meetings are held Tuesdays at 7:30pm at our Everett Bldg. in the nursery room.  Leaders are Carlos and Judi Ditto.  You can also go to www.lds.org and type in addiction recovery.  Meeting schedules are at www.arp.lds.org.

LOCAL SUPPORT GROUPS:
General Addictions: Everett Building Nursery room: 110 50^th St SW; Tuesdays 7:30-8:30pm Led Brother and Sister Ditto.                                

Healthy Eating:  Everett Bldg. Nursery room Thursdays. 7:00-8:00pm Contact Sister Sorenson  425-338-0215

Pornography Addiction for men -Contact Elder Roger and Peggy Hill 360-794-4784

Snohomish Stake Center HC room in Lake Stevens,  Thursdays 7:00-8:30 pm

Support (For Women) Snohomish Stake Center, Thursdays 7-8:30  Call:360-568-3436

or Lynnwood Stake Harbour Point-Meets in room #120. Thur 7-8:30, Elder and Sister Bridges 425-772-3067

Strengthening Marriage and Family Courses-

LDS Family Services offers two courses designed to improve family relations:  Strengthening the Family, a six to eight week course, and Strengthening the Marriage, a nine to twelve week course.  The course is taught on a Stake level by volunteer couple or part-time Church service missionary couple with no fee charged.    

Adoption Services - LDS Family Services no longer provides licensed adoption services to qualified Latter-day Saint couples but counseling is offered to ensure a successful adoption experience, including the temple sealing of the child to the adoptive parents. Couples who are interested in adopting a child may contact the agency to obtain resources to facilitate adoption.

Tawnia Singleton425-228-0074       www.itsaboutlove.org

Birth Parent Services - LDS Family Services is uniquely qualified to help individuals involved in an out-of-wedlock pregnancy, including the birth parents and birth grandparents.  Services are available to Church members and non-members alike.  The birth parents are given assistance in exploring their options, including marriage, adoption and single parenting. This enables the birth parents to make an informed decision as to the best option for their child and for themselves. Additionally, birth parents are helped to make a life plan and to prepare for success in carrying out their plan.  These services are confidential and provided at no charge.  Birth parents or birth grandparents needing assistance may contact LDS Family Services directly or be referred by a Church leader.                     www.itsaboutlove.org

LDSFS Regional Office

220 South Third Place

Renton, WA  98055

(425) 228-0074

1-800-LDS-LINK (537-5465)

E-mail:  fam-wa-seattle@ldschurch.org