Online Resources
We frequently say in NLP "One size doesn't fit all." Web sites that are helpful to some may not be helpful to others. However, these suggestions are provided as a starting place for further information on sexual addiction or issues relating to marriage. We try to keep the links current, but if you find one that doesn't work, please report it to our webmaster.
Disclaimer - We are not affliated with or supported by any of these ministries or organizations. A link to a site does not mean that we agree with nor endorse nor make any guarantee concerning information or advice these organizations may provide. It does mean that some of our members have found this site to be helpful - you will have to make your own decision about what is best for you.
Resources are grouped into four sections below - you can jump to the one most relevant to you using these links:
Crisis Resources
If you or someone you know is in a crisis situation, please contact one of the agencies listed here for assistance. The phone numbers should
be valid in the US and Canada; most of the web pages are available universally. If you need
immediate help, please call your local emergency number - in the United States or Canada that would be 911.
The Cyber Tip Line 1-800-843-5678
The Cyber Tip Line is operated by the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children. It handles leads from individuals reporting sexual exploitation of children including child pornography.
The Center's website: http://www.missingkids.org
The direct link to file a report is: http://www.cybertipline.com
National Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-799-SAFE (1-800-799-7233)
1-800-787-3224 (TTYL)
Offers services in both English and Spanish. 24 hour crisis hotline. Will link individuals to services in their hometown area.
Website: http://www.thehotline.org
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The National Sexual Assault Hotline 1-800-656-HOPE (1-800-656-4673)
Free, confidential, 24-hour hotline. RAINN works closely with more than 1,000 local sexual assault service providers to offer confidential support services to survivors regardless of where they are in their recovery. There are many types of sexual violence, including rape, child sexual abuse, and intimate partner sexual violence.
Website: http://www.rainn.org
Suicide Prevention Life Line 988 (phone or text in the US) or 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255)
No matter what problems you are dealing with, we want to help you find a reason to keep living. By calling the hotline you'll be connected to a skilled, trained counselor at a crisis center in your area, anytime 24/7.
Website: http://988lifeline.org
Domestic Violence and Abuse Help Guide
Resources for identifying and understanding physical and emotional abuse, planning for safety, information about types of abuse, and ways to prevent and end violence. Lists hotline numbers for the US, Canada and other countries; includes state coalition contact information as well as a directory of international agencies.
Website: http://www.helpguide.org/articles/abuse/domestic-violence-and-abuse.htm
Return to TopSexual Health Resources
Two excellent sources for information about sexually-transmitted diseases:
CDC Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
Return to TopAddiction and Recovery
Some online resources that include further information on sexual addiction or issues relating to marriage
and relationships. Some of these groups focus on partners of addicts, others are more general. These sites are listed alphabetically. A 
indicates a Christian organization.
American Association of Christian Counselors
Member Directory may help you find associated counselors in your area.
Association of Marriage and Family Therapists
Here you can locate a marriage and family therapist in the United States, Canada or Overseas
and read important
information about a
variety of problems facing today's families.
BeBroken.Com
Their mission is "healing sexual brokenness, by God's grace, one story at a time."
Be Free In Christ
An online support group for men who wish to become free from sexual addictions; numerous resources on the website.
Bethesda Workshops
Founded by Marnie Ferree, supported by Mark Laaser's model. Workshops and support for male and female addicts and their partners.
Bloom for Women
Bloom for Women offers many free online video courses aimed at helping women find safety, heal, and grow past the trauma of infidelity.
The course called "Healing Trauma From Sexual Betrayal" is a good place to start.
They also provide additional services that you can
purchase if you'd like such as counseling and a support group.
Celebrate Recovery
Biblically based recovery program with meetings all over the country; embraces the 12 Steps and 8 Principles.
Christian Recovery International
Collection of resources, including international ones, for people recovering from addiction, abuse or trauma.
Clergy Recovery Network
Recovery help for ministers, clergy and spouses.
CODA
Co-Dependents Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women whose common purpose
is to develop healthy relationships.
The only requirement for membership is a desire
for healthy and loving relationships. Directory of local meetings.
COSA
For friends and family members whose lives have been affected by another person's
compulsive sexual behavior.
Faithful and True
Dr. Mark Laaser's Christian ministry for sexual addiction, includes workshops, counseling, and self-assessment.
Fight For Love
Our vision is for all women to have a baseline of information about the dangers of porn, and the way out of addiction before they need it
so that every marriage has a fighting chance.
Forgiven Much Ministries
Forgiven Much Ministries (FMM) provides education for healthy intimacy and sexual development
by teaching Core Issue Addiction
Recovery principles with a sexual addiction emphasis
to equip Christians to pursue God's design for sexual wholeness.
Heart to Heart
Dr. Doug Weiss' site for Male and Female Sex Addicts and their partners; phone counselling and groups offered.
Hopequest Group - Journey
Journey is a community of women who have experienced betrayal and loss as a result of their spouses' struggle with pornography
addiction or other life-dominating sexual sin.
International Institute for Trauma and Addiction Professionals
Find a certified sex addiction therapist in your area.
National Association for Christian Recovery
Includes articles, videos, classes, referrals, and some great Bible studies.
Net Addiction
For any type of net addiction; includes resources, quizzes, articles.
New Life
Offers compassionate and empowering solutions to those who find themselves in life's
difficult places dealing with problems like addiction, pornography, infidelity.
Prodigals International
Christ-centered 12 step recovery programs for men and women who are sexual addicts,
includes podcasts and articles.
Pure Desire
Web site of Ted Roberts. Includes some resources and locations of support groups in
some states.
Recovering Couples Anonymous
Members suffer from many different addictions but we all desire to remain committed to each other and to develop new intimacy.
Local meetings throughout US and Canada; phone meetings also available.
Recovery Nation
Lots of excellent information here. Articles and free on-line workshops for addicts, partners, couples.
Rejoice Ministries
Rejoice Marriage Ministries is a non-denominational ministry that seeks to show others Jesus Christ is the only answer for their
hurting or dead marriage.
S-Anon
A 12-Step program of recovery for those who have been affected by someone else's sexual
behavior.
Sex Addicts Anonymous
12-Step partner group to COSA. Resources, international and online meetings for addicts.
Sexaholics Anonymous
12-Step group and resources for an addict's recovery. Face-to-face, online and phone
meetings available. Partner group to S-Anon.
SexHelp.com
Founded by Dr. Patrick Carnes, includes recovery resources for sex adicts and partners.
Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous
12-Step program for anyone who suffers from an addictive compulsion to engage in or avoid sex, love, or emotional attachment.
Parent Resources
Some sites that are intended to help parents walk this difficult journey with their children. The indicates a Christian based group.
The sites are listed alphabetically.
Culture Reframed
Approaches pornography as a public health issue. They offer free online courses and information to help "build your child's resilience
and resistance to hypersexualized culture and the impacts of pornography."
Focus on the Family - Parenting
Numerous articles, videos and podcasts. For specific topics, select the relevant age range from the first page.
(List updated September 2023)