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Sex Addiction Support Groups
Updated:
08/10/2008
It is important for our spiritual and emotional
health to meet regularly with other people who are seeking recovery.
Walking in purity can be challenging, and the support and encouragement of
others on the same path can be helpful in keeping us on track to freedom.
There are a variety of formats and philosophies
for support groups. The groups listed here do not necessarily hold the
same beliefs as this site's author. With that in mind, we encourage
you to thoroughly check out a prospective group's beliefs before committing to
it. Most of the groups listed on this page are
Christian-oriented groups. Some groups, such as
Sexaholics Anonymous, offer fairly
non-religious, 12-Step programs similar to Alcoholics Anonymous.
A note for Christians...If you are a Christian, one of the dangers you
face with sex addiction is becoming isolated or alienated from the body of
Christ. Fear of rejection or
judgment are common tools the evil one uses to steer people away from breaking
secrecy with other Christians. Don't allow the devil to cut you off from
the prayer support, teaching and encouragement that you
need. Consider Hebrews 10:24-25
NIV: 24And let us consider
how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds. 25Let us
not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us
encourage one another--and all the more as you see the Day approaching.
If you are involved in a good support group and would like to list it on this
page, please contact us.
International Groups (Including Online Groups)
- Avenue Resource: This
Christ-centered nonprofit organization, provides men and their wives with
easy-to-use curriculum and leadership training tools to experience healing and
restoration from the impact of sexual compromise. National and international
groups available, with new ones forming regularly.
- Brothers in Christ, Inc.: A
global, web-based support network for Christian men
- Celebrate Recovery:
Started by Saddleback Church, "Celebrate Recovery
ministry
is to fellowship and celebrate God's
healing power in our lives through the '8 Recovery Principles.' This
experience allows us to 'be changed.' By working and applying these Biblical
principles, we begin to grow spiritually. We become free from our addictive,
compulsive and dysfunctional behaviors. This freedom creates peace, serenity,
joy and most importantly, a stronger personal relationship with God and
others. As we progress through the program we discover our personal, loving
and forgiving Higher Power - Jesus Christ, the one and only true Higher
Power."
- Co-Sex Addicts (COSA): Open to
anyone whose life has been affected by sexual compulsivity
- L.I.F.E. Ministries
International: The L.I.F.E. Ministries website has a directory of
links to groups primarily in the U.S. but also in some other countries.
This is a Christ-based support group ministry dedicated to encourage, empower,
and equip God's people to live in freedom everyday.
- Sex Addicts Anonymous (SAA)
- Sexaholics
Anonymous
(SA)
- S-Anon:
Fellowship of the relatives and friends of sexually addicted people who share
their experience, strength and hope in order to solve their common problems.
-
Spirit-Led Recovery E-group: Provides teaching, counseling,
fellowship, and practical support in overcoming harmful addictions
- The Catholic Support Group for
Sexual Addiction Recovery
- True Knights (a
Catholic Support Group for Sex Addiction Recovery)
United States Groups:
Includes all of the above groups, plus:
- Nationwide:
Desert Stream
Ministries S.A.L.T. program; 20-week support group offering worship,
teaching, prayer and accountability for sex addiction recovery.
- Nationwide:
Healing for the Soul, features
weekly teleconference groups; innovative, faith-based approach; ideal for
people in remote areas or those desiring anonymidity.
- Nationwide: Overcomer's
Outreach, (800) 310-3001 (Christ-centered 12 step
program)
- Nationwide: Sexaddict.com
link page - contains many group links
- Alabama, Tuscaloosa:
Freedom In Grace Ministry: Gene Fondren, President&
Founder, ph. 205-887-0629
Betrayed Hearts: For wives of sex addicts; Vicki
Fondren, Leader, ph. 205-887-0628
- Alaska, Anchorage:
Prodigals of
Anchorage, 2518 E. Tudor Rd. Suite 202; 907-884-6044
- California, Costa Mesa: Men's
Purity Group, Calvary Chapel, 714-979-4422
- Florida, Jacksonville: Faithful
and True, Southpoint Baptist
Church, 904-443-0246
- Maryland, Baltimore: New Freedom Life Fellowship, Evangel Cathedral
Church of God, 7000 Rossville Blvd; similar to Celebrate Recovery, yet varied
curriculum; We offer fellowship and spiritual guidance through God's word and
direction. We are a deliverance prayer group also. POC: Marilyn Harrison
410-676-2056
- Michigan, Lansing:
Dunamai,
Mount Hope Church, 517-321-0523 ext. 4934
- Texas, Sunnyvale:
Life Builders
Counseling Center,
Freedom from
Addiction support group; established by Dr. Milburn Wilson, PhD, C.A.I.,
L.C.P.C, director of the Life
Builders Center of Biblical Discipleship & Counseling and a ministry of
First Baptist Church of Sunnyvale.
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