What is Marriage Works! Ohio?

Marriage Works! Ohio is a collaborative effort of several local organizations united under the lead of Elizabeth’s New Life Center with a federal grant to provide relationship and marriage education for couples in six Ohio counties (Butler, Greene, Miami, Montgomery, Shelby, and Warren).  Learn more on our About Us page.

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Who should take Marriage Works! Ohio’s classes?

Any couple (whether married, engaged, seriously dating, living together, or considering marriage) who wants their relationship to be happy, healthy, lasting, and stronger should consider taking one of our classes!

However, as part of our policy here at Marriage Works! Ohio to promote non-violence in all relationships, we have put certain guidelines into place.  These guidelines prevent us from allowing individuals who have been charged with a sexually based or domestic violence crime from receiving our services. This policy may also include those who have been charged with certain violent crimes, such as kidnapping or aggravated burglary.

In order to promote a safe environment and ensure that this policy is followed, we check the public court records of all of our participants.  We want you to be aware of our procedures, especially that we will be checking your public record if you sign up for a class. 

If you have questions about this policy, our Healthy Couples Coordinator is available to talk with you further and explain a little more about this policy and procedure.  Please call us at 937-262-7010 for more information.

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How do I sign up?

You can sign up over the phone.  Call us at 937-262-7010 or toll-free at 1-866-Live As 1.  You can also come to our office at 2201 N. Main St. in Dayton (click for map) to sign up.

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Do I need to bring anything?

We’ll provide everything you need: materials, workbooks, refreshments, even pens!  Just bring your spouse or partner, and be ready to explore your relationship together!

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What is the cost?

Most of our relationship and marriage classes and Support Services are currently provided free of charge.  Some classes have a registration fee associated with them, and some special events may have a ticket cost. These costs will be clearly listed with each event or class. If you have any questions about a particular class or event, please call our office at 937-262-7010 or 1-866-Live As 1.

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Is childcare provided?

Childcare is provided at most classes.  See the Marriage Enrichment or Marriage Preparation pages for more details about what is provided at each class.

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Do you provide counseling?

No.  We are an education-based organization; as such, we do not provide counseling or therapy.  However, as part of our Support Services, we do provide Individualized Education, where you can meet “one-on-one” with a member of our licensed Support Staff as a couple.  This service is primarily offered for couples who are currently participating in a class, or have participated in the past,  but may also be available for other couples.  For more information, visit our Support Services page.

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What is Marriage Education or Marriage Enrichment?

Marriage Education or Enrichment (ME) is a fairly new concept.  The idea behind ME is that relationship skills can be learned, and couples who have and use good relationship skills will have healthier, happier relationships.  Our goal is to share relationship skills (like conflict resolution techniques and communication ideas) with couples so that they can use them to make their own relationships stronger and happier.

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