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Better Marriages

National network. Founded 1973. Membership network of couples who want to enhance their own relationship, as well as help strengthen marriages of other couples. Local chapters sponsor marriage enrichment groups, retreats and workshops. Quarterly newsletter, leadership training and conferences. (Note: Not counseling.)

Write:

Better Marriages

P.O. Box 21374

Winston-Salem, NC 27120

Voice: 1-800-634-8325 or 336-724-1526

Fax: 336-721-4746

Website: http://www.bettermarriages.org

E-mail: admin@bettermarriages.org

Verified: 8/24/2011

After the Affair

Online. Discussion forum to help persons recover after an extra-marital affair.

Website: http://members3.boardhost.com/affair

Verified: 9/26/2011

Recovering Couples Anonymous

National. 130 groups. Founded 1988. 12-Step. Goal is to assist couples to find freedom from addictive and destructive relationships. RCA is made up of couples committed to restoring caring, commitment and greater intimacy. Offers local support group information.

Write:

Recovering Couples Anonymous

P.O. Box 11029

Oakland, CA 94611

Voice: 1-877-663-2317 or 781-794-1456

Website: http://www.recovering-couples.org

Verified: 9/1/2011

Marriage Encounter (M.E.)

(BILINGUAL) International. Founded 1952. Faith-based weekend prgram designed to help married couples improve their marriage, grow closer to each other and improve their commitment to each other. Offers support groups, after attending the weekend, called 'spirals', 'continuing dialogue groups' or 'renewal meetings'. Cost of the weekend is low but varies and often can be waved based on income.

Write:

Worldwide Marriage Encounter

2210 Highland Ave., Ste. 110

San Bernadino, CA 92404-4666

Voice: 1-800-795-5683; Spanish: 1-800-599-2667 or 909-863-9963

Fax: 909-863-9986

Website: http://www.wwme.org

E-mail: office@wwme.org

Verified: 8/24/2011

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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