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Important
General Resource and Information sites:
www.sexaddict.com
One of our Partner sites
Heart to Heart counseling center in Colorado Springs,
CO and headed by Dr. Douglas Weiss. Dr. Weiss is a nationally known author
and speaker. Site provides books and workbooks to help educate sex addicts
and their partners to begin a path of recovery.
SexHelp - Resources for Sex Addiction and Recovery
SexHelp offers the latest and most useful resources in
sexual and personal recovery. Dr. Patrick Carnes is a pioneer in the sexual
addiction field and has written many excellent books. The site
provides some standardized tests for addiction and co-addiction that can be
taken online.
www.healingforthesoul.org
One of our Partner sites
Healing for the Soul
is the private therapy practice of Jayson Graves, MS. Jayson emphasizes
Christian counseling methods and specializes in men's sexual addictions and
also same sex attractions. His innovative methods involve individual,
couples, and/or group therapy over the telephone or in person.
JenniferSchneider.com
Jennifer P. Schneider, M.D., Ph.D., is a physician
certified in Internal Medicine and Addiction Medicine. She has written
several papers on sexual addiction.
NCSAC: The National Council on Sexual Addiction and Compulsivity
The National Council on Sexual Addiction and
Compulsivity is a private, non-profit organization dedicated to promoting
public and professional recognition, awareness, and understanding of sexual
addiction, sexual compulsivity, and sexual offending.
CyberSexualAddiction.com
This is a resource and referral information site for
people seeking help with addictive or compulsive computer-based sexual
activity and cyber-infidelity problems. The site provides a variety of
articles, self-tests and Internet links to the cybersex addict and their
partners, spouses and family members, helping them to gain insight into
online sexual behavior problems.
PureIntimacy
Addressing online sexual
temptation. This site (by
Focus On the Family)
has areas for both addicts and their spouses/significant others. Excellent
articles and papers covering many areas of sexual addiction and pornography.
Articles, Writings, Essays & Research on Sex & Love Addiction
Browse
through articles related to sex & pornography addiction & compulsion, as
well as love & relationship addiction.
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Family and
Parenting links
Tips for Teens
A comprehensive site that posts articles, links, and
web-based resources to help parents.
Their experts have written the material for this Web site by melding two
very important perspectives: extensive professional expertise in the field
of adolescence as well as practical know-how from years of parenting
teenagers.
The Center for Media Education (CME)
This non-profit group is dedicated to improving
the quality of electronic media, especially on behalf of children and
families. Parents can download and read several useful articles related to
youth and the Internet, including information about online advertising and
marketing techniques that target youth and the latest rules about kids'
online privacy.
Children's Partnership
Online
Visit this Web site to find out the latest data about
kids, families and the Internet, information on online safety resources, and
an informative publication, The Parents' Guide to the Information
Superhighway.
Net Parents
This Web site includes tips on Internet safety and has
links to Internet safety software.
http://www.enough.org/index.html
http://www.protectkids.com/
sister sites to educate and protect children and
families from the dangers of illegal Internet pornography and sexual
predators
Internet filters for families:
http://www.afafilter.com/
The AFA Filter by Bsafe Online has strong, always
current Internet filtering software and porn blocker technology that is so
easy, any novice can install a free trial right now.
http://www.filterreview.com/
a resource provided by the
National Coalition for the Protection of Children & Families
to help you find the Internet safety solution that will best suit your
needs.
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12-step Group
resources
12-Step Partner and Couples Groups
S-Anon
National 12-Step program for spouses of sexual addicts
and partners of sexual offenders. Primarily married women in attendance.
Companion program to SA.
(615) 833-3152
COSA
National 12-Step program for partners and significant
others of sexual addicts and sexual offenders. Both men and women in
attendance. Companion program to SAA.
(612) 537-6904
RCA - Recovering Couples Anonymous
National 12-Step program focused on the recovery
issues of the couple itself. Both partners (addict and co-addict) are
encouraged to attend. All committed couples are welcome.
(314) 830-2600
12-Step Addict and Offender Groups
12-Step sexual recovery group
meetings exist in most major metropolitan areas. Below is a brief
description and contact information for each. Attendance at these groups is
free -- small donations are encouraged. The group meetings can be a unique
and invaluable way to gather information, hope and understanding.
SA - Sexaholics Anonymous
A National 12-Step program for sexual addicts and
sexual offenders. Mostly males in attendance.
(615) 331-6230
SAA - Sexual Addicts Anonymous
A National 12-Step program for sexual addicts and some
sexual offenders. Scattered meetings have female attendance.
(713) 869-4902
SCA - Sexual Compulsives Anonymous
Mostly urban 12-Step program, primarily for sexual
addicts. Scattered meetings have female attendance.
(800) 977-4325
SLAA - Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous
National 12-Step program for sexual addicts and those
with patterns of unhealthy romantic relationships. Greater female
attendance, some "women only" meetings.
(781) 255-8825
SRA - Sexual Recovery Anonymous
12-Step program similar to SA except "committed
relationship" is used instead of "marriage". These meetings are limited in
number but open to everyone in sexual recovery.
(212) 340-4650
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National Hotline
links
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U.S. Hotline Numbers |
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AIDS National Hotline |
1-800-342-AIDS
1-800-344-SIDA - Spanish support
|
24 hrs |
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American Cancer
Society - Information and referrals
on various issues related to cancer including treatment, services,
literature, transportation, encouragement and support. |
1-800-ACS-2345 |
24 hrs |
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American Disabilities
Association |
1-800-466-4232 |
Seven days a week.
9am-5pm PST |
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American
Anorexia/Bulimia Association - 165
West 46th Street, Suite 1108 New York, NY 10036 -
http://www.aabainc.org/ |
212-575-6200 |
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Anorexia Nervosa and
Related Eating Disorders (ANRED)
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http://www.anred.com/ |
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Child Find Hotline
- Parents reporting lost or abducted children under age 18. |
1-800-I-AM-LOST
1-800-426-5678 |
M-F 9am-5pm EST
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Childhelp USA
- Therapy and shelter referrals and crisis counseling for children and
adults. |
1-800-4-A-CHILD
1-800-422-4453 |
24 hrs |
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Cocaine National
Hotline |
1-800-COCAINE
1-800-262-2463 |
8am-12am EST
7 days a week |
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Covenant House
Nineline - Adolescent crisis
intervention and counseling crisis line for youth, teens and families. |
1-800-999-9999 |
24 hrs |
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Department of Veterans
Affairs - Recording provides info
on regional VA centers and all other veterans affairs information. |
1-800-827-1000 |
24 hrs |
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Gay & Lesbian National
Hotline - Peer-counseling,
information and referrals for gays and lesbians. |
1-888-THE-GLNH
1-888-843-4564 |
M-F 4pm-10pm EST
Sat 12pm-5pm EST |
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Girls and Boys Town
National Hotline - For children and
parents in any type of personal crisis. |
1-800-448-3000 |
24 hrs |
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Grief Recovery
Helpline |
1-800-445-4808 |
M-F 9am-5pm PST |
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Information Referral
and Crisis Helpline |
1-800-233-4357 |
M-F 9am-9pm |
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Marijuana Anonymous
- Recording with regional support contact information for marijuana
addiction problems. |
1-800-766-6779 |
24 hrs |
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Medicare Hotline
- Provides general information and publications on Medicare. Answers
questions on claims or fraud. |
1-800-MEDICARE
1-800-638-6833
TTY/TDD 1-877-486-2048 |
Info available 24 hrs.
Representatives available M-F 8am-4:30pm EST |
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Missing Children
Society Tipline - Report sightings
of missing children. |
1-800-661-6160 |
24 hrs |
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Mothers Against Drunk
Drivers (MADD) |
1-800-GET-MADD
1-800-438-6233 |
M-F 8am-5pm CST |
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National Alliance for
the Mentally Ill NAMI Helpline |
1-800-950-NAMI
1-800-950-6264 |
M-F 10am-5pm EST |
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National Association
of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders-
Provides hotline counseling and a list of support groups and referrals
in your area. |
1-847-831-3438 |
M-F 9am-5pm CST |
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National Center for
Missing and Exploited Children -
Report missing children or if you have seen a missing child. Report
child pornography, child prostitution, online enticement of children for
sexual acts, and any exploitation of children. |
1-800-THE-LOST
1-800-843-5678 |
24 hrs |
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National Center for
Victims of Crime - Information and
referral line for crime victims. |
1-800-394-2255
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M-F 8:30am-8:30pm EST |
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National Clearinghouse
on Child Abuse and Neglect -
Provides information on child abuse and neglect. |
1-800-394-3366
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M-F 8:30-5:30pm EST |
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National Clearinghouse
for Drug and Alcohol Information -
Treatment referrals and information on drug and alcohol abuse. |
1-800-662-HELP
1-800-662-4357 |
24 hrs |
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National Council on
Alcoholism and Drug Dependence Hopeline
- Recording provides local numbers for help for alcohol and drug abuse. |
1-800-NCA-CALL
1-800-622-2255 |
24 hrs |
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National Council for
Children's Rights - Provides
information about custody issues, children's rights and referrals to
local childen's rights advocacy groups. |
1-800-787-KIDS |
M-F 9am-5pm EST |
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National Council on
Problem Gambling - Nationwide
helpline for gambling addiciton. |
1-800-522-4700 |
24 hrs |
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National Court
Appointed Special Advocate Association (CASA)
- Provides volunteers who act as advocates for abused children in court. |
1-800-628-3233 |
M-F 8am-5pm PST |
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National Depressive
and Manic Depressive Association -
Leave message to receive information, referrals and resources on
depression, manic depression, and related affective disorders. |
1-800-82N-DMDA
1-800-826-3632 |
24 hrs |
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National Domestic
Violence Hotline |
1-800-799-SAFE
1-800-799-7233
TTY/TTD 1-800-787-3224 |
24 hrs |
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National Hospice
Organization - Provides information
on hospice care and hospice programs across the country. |
1-800-658-8898 |
M-F 9am-5pm EST |
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National Mental Health
Association - Provides information
on mental illnesses and treatments, and free referrals for local
treatment services. |
1-800-969-NMHA |
M-F 9am-5pm EST |
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National Organization
of Parents of Murdered Children |
1-888-818-POMC |
M-F 8am-4pm EST |
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National Organization
for Victim Assistance (NOVA) -
Offers crisis counseling and referral services to crime victims and
their families. |
1-800-879-6682 |
M-F 9am-5pm EST |
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National Runaway
Switchboard - Confidential youth
crisis hotline. |
1-800-621-4000 |
24 hrs |
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National STD and AIDS
Hotline - Information on sexually
transmitted diseases and HIV. Also referrals for people to get tested in
their area for STD's and HIV, and referals for treatment for those who
are HIV positive. |
1-800-227-8922 |
24 hrs |
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Nationwide Suicide
Hotline (Hopeline) |
1-800-SUICIDE
1-800-784-2433 |
24 hrs |
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Overeaters Anonymous
- 6075 Zenith Ct., NE Rio Rancho, NM 87124 -
http://www.overeatersanonymous.org/ |
505-891-2664 |
M-F 7am-4pmPT
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Pet Loss Support
Hotline - Grief counseling hotline
for those who have lost a pet. |
1-888-478-7574 |
6pm-9pm CST |
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Poison Control |
www.aapcc.org
- website provides search for emergency poison control center in your
state. |
Hours vary from state to
state. |
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Rape Abuse & Incest
National Network (RAINN) Helps
assault victims find help and connect to local rape crisis centers. |
1-800-656-HOPE |
24 hrs |
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Therapist Locater
- Provides free referrals to counseling in your area. |
1-800-843-7274 |
M-F 9am-5pm EST or leave
a msg. They will call you back. |
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The Trevor Helpline
- To aid in suicide prevention in gay and questioning youth. |
1-800-850-8078 |
24 hrs |
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email Susan Anderson. |