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LDS Family Services

LDS Family Services is a private, nonprofit organization established by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to strengthen individuals and families. It provides the following services:

  • Individual, marital and family counseling.
  • Unwed parent services, including counseling, medical and educational assistance, and adoption services when requested.
  • Adoption services.
  • Addiction recovery program. This is a 12-step program that provides help for dealing with addictions involving substances (such as alcohol, tobacco, drugs, coffee and tea), gambling, pornography, inappropriate sexual behavior, codependency and disorders associated with eating.
  • Consultation with Church leaders. LDS Family Services is available to assist Church leaders as they work with members of their congregations who are dealing with social or emotional challenges.

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