Sex Addiction Support Groups
Updated:
12/19/2011
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 anonymity.
- Nationwide: Overcomer's
Outreach, (800) 310-3001 (Christ-centered 12 step
program)
- Nationwide: Sexaddict.com
link page - contains many group links
- Nationwide:
http://supportgroups.com/
- 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
- California, LA:
http://www.castrecovery.com/larecoveryguide.php
- California, San Diego:
San Diego Institute for Couples &
Families, Men's Groups, (619) 800-5112, 2831 Camino Del Rio
South, Suite 201
- Colorado,
Denver & Littleton:
Front
Range Counseling Center Groups,
303.933.5800
- Colorado, Denver: groups
arranged by Jason B. Martinkus, M.A., Redemptive Living LLC, 670 Grant St.,
Denver, CO 80203
303.596.2734;
www.redemptiveliving.com
- Florida, Jacksonville: Faithful
and True, Southpoint Baptist
Church, 904-443-0246
- Florida, St. Pete Beach: Family Life
Recovery Ministry at Revealing Truth Ministries Church. We are a supportive
fellowship to those who are saved through the blood of Jesus, or those who
have the desire to become saved, who have been affected either directly or
indirectly by the abuse of any mood altering substance or any life destroying
compulsive behavior(s), i.e., gambling, sex, etc. We invite those who have the
desire to walk in freedom from mood altering substances or any life destroying
compulsive behaviors. We meet once a week on Monday evenings from 7-830, at
Revealing Truth Ministries, 203 73th Ave, St. Pete Beach, Fl 33706.
- Maine, Bangor: (Celebrate Recovery) Columbia Street Baptist Church,
63 Columbia Street, Bangor, ME 04401; Contact
Name: Aric Rice; aricrice@yahoo.com;
207-745-5521; www.csbcbangor.org;
Monday 6:00 p.m
- Maine, Bath: (Celebrate Recovery)
Life Church-Bath Senior Center, 45 Floral Street,
Bath, ME 04530, FMI 207-208-7377; Tuesday 6:30 pm
- Maine, Houlton: (Celebrate Recovery)
Sanctuary of Hope, 20 Military St, Houlton, ME 04730, (207) 538-0007, maumac42@yahoo.com
Friday 5:30pm
- Maine, Lamoine: (Celebrate Recovery)
Faith Community Fellowship, 36 S Birchlawn, Lamoine, ME 04605, (207) 667-7537
wmc45@yahoo.com
Tuesday 7:00pm
- Maine, Lewiston: (Celebrate Recovery) Pathway Vineyard Church;
9 Foss Road Lewiston, Maine 04240; Contact
Name: Lori McRae; lori.mcrae@us.ing.com
207-841-0071;
www.pathwayvineyard.com; Thursday’s 6:00pm dinner, 6:30pm large group
- Maine, Portland: (Celebrate Recovery)
Christchurch, 1900 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04102, Contact Name:
Dianne
207-856-2858, celebraterecoveryportland@gmail.com;
http://www.christchurchportland.net Sunday
6:00pm
- Maine, Presque Isle: (Celebrate Recovery)
Family Christian
Center, 112 Caribou Rd, Presque Isle
Contact Name:
Ayo, 207
764 6176; www.thefamilychristiancenter.org,
Fridays at 6.30pm
Maine, South Portland:
(Celebrate Recovery) Rock Church, 7 Braeburn
Ave, South Portland Maine 04106, 207-772-7797,
Contact Name: Caren, careng4@yahoo.com,
www.rockmaine.comTuesdays
6:00pm
Maine, Unity: (Celebrate
Recovery) Unity Community Center, 32 School St,
Unity, ME, Contact: Deb Dinsmore, 207-993-2496,
branchpondflorist@hotmail.com, http://www.unityfcc.org,
Friday 6 pm
Maine, Waldoboro:
(Celebrate Recovery) First Baptist Church, 71 Grace
Ave, Waldoboro, ME 04572, (207) 785-4050, office@fbcwaldoboro.org,
Thursday 6:00pm
- 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
- Missouri, Kansas City:
12-Step Group
- Missouri, Liberty:
www.jumprecovery.org (JMP3);
Pleasant Valley Baptist Church on Wednesday nights 7-830 (men and women are
in) separate share groups ; contact Brad Johnson 816 308 9026 or Jeff Baird at
816 803 7610.
JUMP is
an intensive outpatient program for people with addictions or people married
to people with addictions. JMP3 is a a 1.5 hour once a week meeting that is
free.
- New Jersey, Freehold:
Celebrate Recovery,
Abundant Life Church of God , 632 Colts Neck Road (Route 537 East), 07728,
Phone: (732) 740-9400 direct, (732) 409-2923 church office, meet every
Thursday at 7:00, Anthony C. Jankowski,
Ministry Leader
- New Jersey, Scotch Plains:
Celebrate Recovery,
Evangel Church, 1251 Terrill Road,
Phone 908-322-9300
- North Carolina, Fayetteville: "Called2Conquer"
- Texas, Houston & Katy:
Support
group for wives of sex addicts;
ComfortChristianCounseling.com, Ella Hutchinson, LPC
832-693-7916
- Texas,
Houston: "Battle Lines" group, part of
the Barnabas Center for Biblical Guidance, Dr. Ed Young and Second Baptist
Church; meet at 7 PM every Tuesday night, Room 114, Second Baptist Church,
Woodway Village; 6400 Woodway, Houston, Texas 77057
- Texas,
Katy: Castimonia
- Men's Sexual Purity Support & Recovery Group; Saturday Mornings at 10am in
the Student Building; The Fellowship at Cinco Ranch, 22765 Westheimer Parkway,
Katy, TX 77450;
castimonia@thefellowship.org ;
- 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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