
Organizations providing literature, websites, newsletters, conferences, or support groups and counseling for men and women struggling with relational or sexual brokenness, especially homosexuality and gender identity issues:**
Janelle Hallman, MA, LPC Private counseling practice that offers phone consultations for women with same-sex attraction and parents, individual and group therapy for the women, as well as therapeutic retreats for mothers of daughters with same-sex attraction. Janelle also does public speaking events for churches, parachurch organizations, conferences, or academic settings as well as supervision and consultation for other professional counselors. 8771 Wolff Court, Suite 210 Westminster, CO 80031 303.429.2100 www.janellehallman.com info@janellehallman.com Healing a Mother's Heart Retreat: April 4-6, 2008 Westminster, CO Healing a Mother's Heart Retreat: June 13-15, 2008 Fresno, CA
Desert Hope Ministries A non-profit organization founded and run by Janelle Hallman that delivers a unique conference (Restoring the Glory) that presents Biblical principles and truths for overcoming sexual and relational brokenness. Desert Hope also sponsors many of Janelle's missions events, produces audio and video products and has funded the research and writing of her new book: The Heart of Female Same-Sex Attraction. For more information on Janelle's products [pick here]. 8771 Wolff Court, Suite 210 Westminster, CO 80031 303.429-0300 http://www.restoringtheglory.com/ info@deserthope.com
National Organizations:
EXODUS International Exodus is a nonprofit, interdenominational Christian organization that offers the largest Christian referral and information network dealing with homosexual issues. P.O. Box 540119 Orlando, FL 32854 (407) 599-6872 www.exodus-international.org/ Westcoast Regional Conference: April 3-5, 2008 Fresno, CA International Freedom Conference: July 15-20, 2008 Asheville, NC
Focus on the Family Sponsors the Love Won Out Conference--for parents, friends, strugglers www.lovewonout.com 8605 Explorer Dr. Colorado Springs, CO 80920 www.family.org/ Love Won Out Conference Schedule: April 12, 2008 San Jose, CA June 7, 2008 Orlando, FL September 13, 2008 Anchorage, AL Parents and Friends of Ex-Gays (PFOX) An organization providing outreach, education, and public awareness in support of the ex-gay community and families touched by homosexuality. P.O. Box 561 Fort Belvoir, VA 22060 (703) 360-2225 www.pfox.org/
International Healing Foundation (IHF) Healing seminars, speaking engagements, teleconferencing support groups, counseling, consultation, and resource materials. Richard Cohen, M.A., Director P.O. Box 901 Bowie, MD 20718 (301) 805-6111 info@gaytostraight.org www.gaytostraight.org Love in Action International, Inc. Provides retreats, seminars and programs for men and women who struggle and for parents and families. John J. Smid, Executive Director 4780 Yale Rd. Memphis, TN 38128 (800) 201-4129 www.loveinaction.org/ Desert Stream Ministries/Living Waters Program Under the umbrella of Desert Stream Ministries, Living Waters is an in-depth, Christ-centered program for people seeking healing in areas of sexual and relational brokenness. Groups available across United States and internationally. 706 Main Street Grandview, MO 64030 (866) 359-0500 info@desertstream.org www.desertstream.org/ Homosexuals Anonymous (HA) A Christian-based recovery network with chapters throughout the world P.O. Box 7881 Reading, PA 19603 (610) 376-1146 http://ha-fs.org/ Courage/Encourage Catholic ex-gay ministries; Encourage is an organization for parents and family members Church of St. John the Baptist 210 W. 31st Street New York, NY 10001 (212) 268-1010 nycourage@aol.com http://couragerc.net/
Transforming Congregations Ex-gay ministry affiliated with the United Methodist Church P.O. Box 580 Millsboro, DE 19966 302-945-9650 TransCong@aol.com www.transformingcong.org/
National Association for Research and Therapy of Homosexuality (NARTH) A professional organization providing education and research on homosexuality. 16633 Ventura Blvd., Suite 1340 Encino, CA 91436-1801 (818) 789-4440 www.narth.com
Pastoral Care Ministries/Leanne Payne Conferences on sexual and/or relational brokenness P.O. Box 1313 Wheaton, IL 60189 (630) 510-0487 www.leannepayne.com/
Redeemed Lives Ministries A ministry of pastoral care and discipleship Mario Bergner P.O. Box 451 Ipswich, MA 01938 (630) 668-0661 info@redeemedlives.org www.redeemedlives.org/
Exodus Books Christian resources for healing homosexuality and relational and sexual brokenness P.O. Boz 540119 Orlando, FL 32854 www.exodusbooks.org/books/ Evergreen International Ex-gay ministry affiliated with the Mormon Church 307 West 200 South, Suite 4006 Salt Lake City, UT 84101 (800) 391-1000 www.evergreeninternational.org/
Jews Offering New Alternatives to Homosexuality (JONAH) A support organization for Jewish men and women in conflict with homosexuality Main P.O. Box 313 Jersey City, NJ 07303 (201) 433-3444 www.jonahweb.org/
International Organizations:
Exodus Global Alliance A world-wide Christian organization helping people affected by homosexuality P.O. Box 87092 Canton, Michigan 48187 01-416-283-9797 www.exodusglobalalliance.org P.O. Box 21039 Ajax, Ontario, L1S-7H2 Canada same phone and web address as above
German Institute for Youth and Family (Deutsches Institut für Jugend und Gesellschaft) Organization promoting Judeo-Christian ethics on family and sexuality within western European culture and society Postfach 1220 64382 Reichelsheim 06164/9308-211 institute@dijg.de
Suggested books for therapists, clergy, frients, mentors, and women with SSA Born that Way by Erin Eldridge, a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, (Salt Lake City: Deseret Book Co., 1994). Coming Out of Homosexuality by Bob Davies and Lori Rentzel (Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 1993). Coming Out Straight by Richard Cohen (Winchester, VA: Oakhill Press, 2000). Craving for Love by Briar Whitehead (Grand Rapids, MI: Monarch, 2003). Crisis in Masculinity by Leanne Payne (Westchester, IL: Crossway Books, 1985). Emotional Dependency by Lori Rentzel (Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 1990). God's Grace and the Homosexual Next Door by Alan Chambers (Eugene, OR: Harvest House, 2006). Homosexuality 101 by Mike Haley (Eugene, OR: Harvest House, 2005) Into the Promised Land by Jeanette Howard (Oxford: Monarch Books, 2005). Out of Egypt by Jeanette Howard (Tunbridge Wells: Monarch, 1991). Portraits of Freedom by Bob Davies (Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 2001). Restoring Sexual Identity: Hope for women Who Struggle with Same-Sex Attraction, by Anne Paulk (Eugene, OR: Harvest House Publishers, 2003). Restoring the Christian Soul Through Healing Prayer by Leanne Payne (Wheaton, IL: Crossway Books, 1991). Setting Love in Order by Mario Bergner (Grand Rapids, MI: BakerBooks, 1995). Strength in Weakness by Andrew Comiskey (Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 2003). The Heart of Female Same-Sex Attraction: A Comprehensive Counseling Resource by Janelle Hallman (Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 2008). The Broken Image by Leanne Payne (Grand Rapids, MI: BakerBooks, 1996).
Suggested books specifically for parents and family members: A Parent’s Guide to Preventing Homosexuality by Joseph Nicolosi, Ph.D. & Linda Ames Nicolosi (Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 2002). Gay Children, Straight Parents by Richard Cohen (Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 2007). God's Grace and the Homosexual Next Door by Alan Chambers (Eugene, OR: Harvest House, 2006). Homosexuality 101 by Mike Haley (Eugene, OR: Harvest House, 2005) Restoring Sexual Identity: Hope for Women Who Struggle with Same-Sex Attraction by Anne Paulk (Eugene, OR: Harvest House Publishers, 2003). Someone I Love is Gay by Anita Worthen and Bob Davies (Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 1996). When Homosexuality Hits Home by Joe Dallas (Eugene, OR: Harvest House Publishers, 2004).
Books that are more clininical and scholarly in nature: Ex-Gays?: A Longitudinal Study of Religiously Mediated Change in Sexual Orientation by Stanton L. Jones & Mark A. Yarhouse (Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 2007). Homosexuality and the Politics of Truth by Jeffrey Satinover, M.D. (Grand Rapids, MI: BakerBooks, 1996). Homosexuality: A New Christian Ethic by Elizabeth Moberly (Greenwood, SC: The Attic Press, Inc., 1983). Homosexuality: The Use of Scientific Research in the Church’s Moral Debate by Stanton Jones and Mark Yarhouse (Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 2000). The Battle for Normality by Gerard J.M. van den Aardweg, Ph.D. (San Francisco: Ignatius Press, 1997). The Heart of Female Same-Sex Attraction: A Comprehensive Counseling Resource by Janelle Hallman (Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 2008).
**By including these resources on her website, Janelle is not necessarily endorsing or recommending these resources to all people in all circumstances, nor does she necessarily agree with the sentiments or philosophies of all of the above listed organizations or products.
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