You can have a better life by becoming more self-reliant. Following principles of self-reliance will empower you to better care for yourself and your family, find solutions to your problems, and help others.
We have several sections below that will help you improve your life. BYU-Pathway, English Connect Courses, Self-Reliance Courses, Addiction Support Groups & Additional Help. As you embrace the principles and skills taught in these, you will experience greater hope, peace, and progress.
The Events, Courses, Groups and Information are all free.
All Are Welcome
BYU-Pathway Worldwide
Below is link BYU-Pathway Worldwide which provides access to spiritually based degrees completely online at an affordable price.
BYU-Pathway Worldwide website
Employment Links
Here are some links providing employment assistance
Help for Job Seekers
Mesa Employment Services
English Connect
Our Stake offers English Connect courses biannually starting January & August. If you are interested in attending then click on the “To Sign Up” below and the course director will make contact with you.
English Connect courses are free conversational English classes for beginning English speakers. Participants meet weekly in small groups with a facilitator. Beginning and Intermediate classes available. Our stake courses are twice a year: January to May and August to December. To Sign Up and Course Materials
Self-Reliance Courses
Below is a list of Self Reliance Courses with descriptions. There is also a link for viewing the course material. If you are interested in a class then click on the “To Sign Up” and provide information and a course director will make contact with you.
PERSONAL FINANCE
For those who want better control over their finances. Group members will learn how to eliminate debt, protect against financial hardship, and invest in the future. They will create a financial plan and follow a budget. Spouses are encouraged to attend together. 10 week course. Our stake courses are twice a year: January to April and August to November. To Sign Up and Course Materials
FINDING STRENGTH IN THE LORD: EMOTIONAL RESILIENCE
Self-reliance goes hand in hand with emotional resilience. Discover practical skills to help you better care for your body, mind, emotions, and relationships as you learn to build healthy thinking patterns, manage stress and anxiety, overcome anger, and much more. 12 week course. Our stake courses are twice a year: January to April and August to November. To Sign Up and Course Materials
STARTING AND GROWING MY BUSINESS
This self-reliance group will help you learn to make wise business decisions as you start or grow a business. Members learn key business skills such as identifying customer needs, finding customers, and keeping good business records. 12 week course. Our stake courses are twice a year: January to April and August to November. To Sign Up and Course Materials
EDUCATION FOR BETTER WORK
For those who need additional education or training to get a job. Group members will research, create, and present career and education plans. They will also spend time each week practicing skills that will help them be more effective learners. 12 week course. Our stake courses are twice a year: January to April and August to November. To Sign Up and Course Materials
FIND A BETTER JOB
For those who are looking for work or a better job. Group members will learn to identify opportunities, network, present themselves professionally, and prepare for job interviews. They will also set goals for contacts and interviews. 12 week course. Our stake courses are twice a year: January to April and August to November. To Sign Up and Course Materials
Addiction Recovery Groups
Below are listed several ongoing support groups that you can just go and attend.
Addiction Recovery Events:
ADDICTION RECOVERY
Do you (or someone you love) feel trapped by addiction or problematic behavior? Find support and hope in a recovery support group meeting. Support group meetings use an adapted version of the Twelve Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous.
Every Wednesday 7pm at Gilbert High School Seminary.
Spouse/Family Support (Women Only): Pornography addiction. Frye/Recker Building Saturday mornings 7:30 am.
Spouse/Family Support: Campo Verde Seminary. Tuesday 7:30 pm.
You can also Find other Local Group
Additional Help
Everyone needs help sometimes and God planned it to be that way. There are several different topics on the Life Help Links below like abuse; death; divorce; pregnant and single; mental and emotional health; parenting; to name a few. If you need help, please reach out. There are crisis help lines in the following links. Remember, you are not alone.
Life Help Links
gilbertarizonastake.org/life-help