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Sexaholics Anonymous
International. 700 chapters. Founded 1979. 12-Step. Program of recovery for those who want to stop their sexually self-destructive thinking and behavior. Mutual support to achieve and maintain sexual sobriety. Phone network, quarterly newsletter, literature and books. Guidelines to help start a similar group.
Write:
Sexaholics Anonymous
P.O. Box 3565
Brentwood, TN 37024-3565
Voice: 615-370-6062 or 1-866-424-8777
Fax: 615-370-0882
Website: http://www.sa.org
E-mail: saico@sa.org
Verified: 9/23/2011
Sex Addicts Anonymous
International. 736 groups. Founded 1977. 12-Step. Fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other so they may overcome their sexual addiction or dependency. Open to all who share a desire to stop compulsive sexual dependency. Bimonthly newsletter.
Write:
International Service Organization of SAA
P.O. Box 70949
Houston, TX 77270
Voice: 713-869-4902
Website: http://www.saa-recovery.org
E-mail: info@saa-recovery.org
Verified: 9/21/2011
All Addictions Anonymous
12-Step. International. Founded 2003. Mutual support for all addictions including alcohol, drugs, food, sex, smoking and gambling.
Write:
AAA World GSO
40 Wickstead Way
Thornhill, ON L3T 5E4
Voice: 416-657-7771
Website: http://alladdictionsanonymous.org
E-mail: info@alladdictions.org
Verified: 8/2/2011
S-Anon
International. 280 affiliated groups. Founded 1984. 12-Step. Support group for persons who have a friend or family member with a sexual addiction. Assistance available for starting groups. Conferences and quarterly newsletter ($14).
Write:
S-Anon
P.O. Box 111242
Nashville, TN 37222-1242
Voice: 1-800-210-8141
Website: http://www.sanon.org
E-mail: sanon@sanon.org
Verified: 9/15/2011
Sexual Compulsives Anonymous
(BILINGUAL) International. 118+ groups. Founded 1982. 12-Step. Fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from sexual compulsion. Based on the 12-step model of recovery. Newsletter, information and referrals, phone support and conferences. Guidelines for starting similar groups.
Write:
Sexual Compulsives Anonymous
P.O. Box 1585, Old Chelsea Station
New York, NY 10011
Voice: 1-800-977-4325
Website: http://www.sca-recovery.org - Contact via website
Verified: 3/6/2012
Sexual Recovery Anonymous
International. 32 affiliated groups. Founded 1990. 12-Step. Fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover. For those with a desire to stop compulsive sexual behavior. Online support referrals and literature also available.
Write:
Sexual Recovery Anonymous
P.O. Box 1296
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
Voice: 212-340-4650 (leave message for call back) or 323-850-8565 (Los Angeles area)
Website: http://www.sexualrecovery.org
E-mail: info@sexualrecovery.org
Verified: 2/22/2012
Overcomers Outreach, Inc.
International. 700 affiliated groups. Founded 1985. 12-Step. Christ-centered. Support for anyone affected by addictions, as well as their families and friends. Uses 12-steps of A.A. and applies them to the Scriptures. Uses Jesus Christ as the 'higher power'. Supplements involvement in other 12-step groups. Newsletter, group development guidelines and conferences.
Write:
Overcomers Outreach, Inc.
12828 Acheson Dr.
Whittier, CA 90601
Voice: 1-800-310-3001
Website: http://www.overcomersoutreach.org
E-mail: info@overcomersoutreach.org
Verified: 8/2/2011
Recoveries Anonymous
12-Step. International. 50 chapters. 12-Step. Spiritual recovery group for anyone seeking a solution for any kind of addiction, problem or behavior. Families and friends welcome. Face-to-face and telephone meetings available. For information go to website and click on the 'Meetings' tab or 'Contact Us' tab. Free 'How To Begin...' guides and 'Start A Group' kit can be downloaded from the website.
Write:
R.A. Universal Services
P.O. Box 1212
East Northport, NY 11731
Website: http://www.r-a.org
E-mail: ra@r-a.org
Verified: 2/1/2012
Love Addicts Anonymous
International. 12-Step. Support and recovery for men and women who crave an emotional connection and avoid, at all cost, separation anxiety and loneliness. Online message board. Help in starting new local groups.
Write:
Love Addicts Anonymous
Website: http://www.loveaddicts.org
Verified: 9/26/2011
Porn Addicts Anonymous (PAA)
Online. 12-step. Fellowship for those seeking recovery from an addiction to pornography. Telephone meetings and support via conference calls.
Website: http://www.pornaddictsanonymous.org/meetings.html
E-mail: info@pornaddictsanonymous.org
Verified: 4/3/2012
Addiction Recovery Support Group
12-Step. Christian-based. Support for individuals who desire freedom from any addiction including alcohol, drugs, sex, smoking, gambling, overeating, co-dependency, etc.
Write:
LDS Family Services
724 East 2100 South, Ste B
Salt Lake City, UT 84106
Voice: 801-487-0499
Website: http://www.providentliving.org
Verified: 11/22/2011
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