Welfare & Self-Reliance
Resources for your temporal and spiritual well-being. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints offers programs to help individuals and families with education, employment, emotional health, and immediate needs. Find the right resources below.
Immediate Needs
Food, housing, and financial assistance for you or your family.
Fast-Offering Assistance
Fast offerings are used to help those in need. If you are struggling to pay for food, rent, or utilities, please contact the bishop.
Contact the Bishop →Self-Reliance Plan
A form to help individuals and families assess their needs, income, and expenses with their bishop or stake president.
Download the PlanFood & Commodities
Information on bishops' storehouses and food assistance programs available through the Church.
Learn MoreEducation & Employment
Improve your job skills, find a better job, or start a business.
Find a Better Job
A 12-week self-reliance group focused on job search skills, resumes, and interview practice.
Start the CourseEducation for Better Work
A 12-week group to help you plan for education or job training to improve your career.
Start the CourseEnglishConnect
English language courses designed to help you improve your speaking and writing skills for work.
Find a ClassBYU-Pathway Worldwide
Affordable online certificates and degrees for members of the Church around the world.
Explore DegreesEmotional & Family Health
Support for mental health, marriage, and overcoming addiction.
Life Help
Gospel-centered resources for emotional and mental health challenges, including anxiety and depression.
Get HelpFamily Services
Professional counseling services for marriage, family, and individual challenges.
Learn MoreAddiction Recovery
A 12-step program to help overcome pornography, substance abuse, and other addictive behaviors.
Find a GroupPreparedness & Service
Manage your finances, prepare for emergencies, and serve your community.
Personal Finances
Learn how to create a budget, eliminate debt, and build savings through the 12-week self-reliance course.
Start the CourseEmergency Preparedness
Tools and guides to help your family prepare for emergencies and build a 72-hour kit.
View GuidesJustServe
Find volunteer opportunities in Carcar and the surrounding areas to serve your community.
Find OpportunitiesNeed immediate assistance?
If you or your family are in need of food, housing, or financial assistance, please reach out to the bishop. He coordinates welfare confidentially and can help.