Porchlight Referrals
Welcome ~Simply being here—being yourself—makes you part of the Porchlight Posse, and this posse takes care of its people.The stories we read often speak to our own struggles, and it can help to be seen, to know we’re not alone.When those challenges become too much, not just because of how heavy they are, but also from the lifetime that we’ve carried them…it’s time to take that brave step:Ask for and accept help.This page provides referrals to national resources for a variety of needs. It’s here to encourage everyone to take a little time and care for yourself first—then you’ll be able to help someone else.~ Callie Stuart, new author--experienced human ~
If You Need Help Right Now:If you ever feel like you might hurt yourself or someone else, or if you are in any immediate danger, please call 911 (or your local emergency services) right away—using your phone.You can also call or text 988 if you need to talk with someone now. You do not have to be alone.
Return to Porchlight Romance when you're ready.
Our Goal
We support those who find themselves at a low spot, in
need of support—Porchlightreferrals.org shares resources—when it’s time to allow someone the opportunity to lend a hand, we hope you’ll take that first, brave step.
~ Do You Need Help Now? ~If you or someone you care about needs immediate support, please reach out to one of these trusted, confidential hotlines.You deserve help, safety, and hope.
Porchlight Promise
We believe in porchlights left on—
for the quiet moments,
the gentle returns,
and the fierce hope it takes to begin again.We believe in small braveries:
making tea on hard days,
opening windows to let in fresh air,
holding space for yourself when
the world is loud.We believe healing happens softly
—in the hush before dawn,
in laughter with someone who truly sees you, in choosing to keep going, even one step at a time.We believe love is a place you can come home to, a special place that welcomes you exactly where you are—whether you’re starting over, starting late, or simply living in the now.You are not broken.
You are growing.You are not weak.
You are gathering.You are home.
You are loved.
You are welcome.It invites and meets you in your truth, with warm hearts, soft hands…and, when needed, work boots.We believe stories can light the way, like porchlights left on while you find your way back home—to yourself.
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Porchlight Referrals
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