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Fundamentalists Anonymous

Resource. Founded 1985. Closed its office in 2004. Some groups still meet. 12-step. Recovery from abusive religious practices and cult-like beliefs. Works to help individuals to overcome their addicition to dogmatic and abusive relgious practices. Information on FA: http://fundamentalistsanonymous.wordpress.com; How to start an FA Support Group: http://etb-former-fundamentalists.blogspot.com/2012/04/fundamentalist s-helpful-links.html; FA 12-steps: http://secular-sobriety-chat.blogspot.com/2010/05/12-steps-of-fundame ntalists-anonymous.html

Website: Information on FA: http://fundamentalistsanonymous.wordpress.com; How to start an FA Support Group: http://etb-former-fundamentalists.blogspot.com/2012/04/fundamentalist s-helpful-links.html; FA 12-steps: http://secular-sobriety-chat.blogspot.com/2010/05/12-steps-of-fundame ntalists-anonymous.html

Verified: 5/14/2012

reFOCUS (recovering FOrmer CUltists Support)

National network. Founded 1984. Support for former members of closed, high demand groups, relationships or cults. Referrals to other former cult members by group and/or area, support groups, therapists and services. Literature, free internet newsletter, recovery workshops and conferences.

Write:

reFOCUS

P.O.Box 2180

Flagler Beach, FL 32136-2180

Voice: 386-439-7541

Fax: 386-439-7537

Website: http://www.refocus.org

E-mail: refocuscarol@att.net

Verified: 7/13/2012

The above information was "verified" as correct on the date at the end of each entry. Since American Self-Help Group Clearinghouse's database is extensive but staffing is limited and information for these organizations can change, it is not possible to keep every entry in American Self-Help Group Clearinghouse database completely current and accurate. Please check with the organizations listed for the most current information.

For additional information on self-help groups, please visit the American Self-Help Group Clearinghouse web site at http://www.mentalhelp.net/selfhelp

If you find information that is not current, please contact American Self-Help Group Clearinghouse at: admin@selfhelpgroups.org

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