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Individual/Local Ministries (USA - O-S):

(C)=Courage (Catholic);

(E)=Exodus Referral Ministry;

(HA)=Homosexuals Anonymous;

(LW)=Living Waters;

(PFM)=Parents and Friends Ministries;

(P-FOX)=Parents and Friends of Ex-Gays;

(PC)=Powerful Change (African American);

(TC)=Transforming Congregations;

(N)=No Affiliation

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>>>Ohio

Bridge

Kathleen Jane Fulks, Director; Phone: 614-228-6129 (Tu-Su 8-5; V/M), Fax: 614-228-1255; 1066 Bellows Ave, Columbus OH 43223

SM: men and women struggling with homosexuality. Also serves sexual abuse survivors (women), sexual addicts (homosexual, heterosexual), pedophiles, HIV+ persons, clergy with sexual issues, and family and friends of strugglers. Support groups available for men, women and wives. Support offered: individual lay consultation, phone support, and email counseling. Other services: Bible studies, seminars, and speaking engagements. Resources: audiotapes, literature, and videotapes.

Web (Exodus): http://www.exodusnorthamerica.org/findministry/ministries/a0000215.html
E-Mail: kjfbacon@aol.com
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• Cincinnati - Fr. Greg Konerman (513) 476-6832
• Steubenville, Fr. Jim Morman, (740) 283-6403

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• Toledo, Lucy Abu-Absi, Family Life/Respect Office, 419-244-6711

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Leaders: Marilza Gervais and Chip Rado; Phone: 330-315-5610; Fax: 330-535-1935; c/o The Chapel, 135 Fir Hill, Akron, OH 44304-1596

SM: men and women overcoming homosexuality, clergy with sexual issues, sexual addicts (homosexual, heterosexual), and transsexuals. Support Groups: Genesis is comprised of three anonymous and confidential support groups led by facilitators who "have been there". The following groups are currently available.

• STEPS OUT: A weekly study for men who are coming out of homosexuality (a one-year commitment is required.).
• ENDLESS HOPE: A monthly study for parents who have been impacted by the homosexuality of a child.
• GRACE & LOVE: A monthly study for wives who have husbands that are actively bisexual or formerly homosexual.

Available Resources: audiotapes, literature, videotapes, church lending library. Other Services: Bible studies, evangelism, seminars. Other languages spoken: Portuguese, Spanish.

Web: http://www.the-chapel.org
E-Mail: marilza.gervais@the-chapel.org

Charles Voelker, Director; Phone: 937-885-1051 (M-F varies); PO Box 750282, Dayton OH 45475-0282

SM: men, women and adolescents struggling with homosexuality as well as their family/friends and spouses. Also serves children of gay parents, clergy with sexual issues, pedophiles, those struggling with pornography/Internet addiction, sexual abuse survivors (men, women), sexual addicts (homosexual, heterosexual), transsexuals and transvestites. Support groups meet for men and women who struggle, with additional groups for wives and husbands of strugglers. Resources: literature. Other services: seminars, speaking engagements, individual lay consultation, letter support (general, prisoners/sex offenders) and phone support.

Web (Exodus): http://www.exodusnorthamerica.org/findministry/ministries/a0000216.html
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Directors: Elton L Moose & Kathleen Moose; Phone: 937-390-7641 (V/M), Fax: 937-390-7748; PO Box 2516, Springfield OH 45501-2516

SM: men and women struggling with homosexuality. Also serves family/friends and spouses of strugglers. Support is offered through individual professional counseling.

Web (Exodus): http://www.exodusnorthamerica.org/findministry/ministries/a0000217.html
E-Mail: rest88@aol.com
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Director: Brenda Barbarino; Phone: 440-347-9517; PO Box 174, Willoughby, OH 44096

SM: men, women and adolescents struggling with homosexuality. Also serves their family/friends/spouses, children of gay parents, clergy with sexual issues, HIV+ individuals, pedophiles, those struggling with pornography/Internet, sexual abuse survivors (men, women), sexual addicts (heterosexual, homosexual), transsexuals, and transvestites. Groups available for men, women, wives, and parents/family. A New Directions Group is also available. Resources: monthly newsletter, audiotapes, literature, videotapes. Other services: seminars, speaking engagements, theophostic healing, individual lay consultation, phone support, and letters to prisoners/sex offenders.

Web (Exodus): http://www.exodusnorthamerica.org/findministry/ministries/a0000218.html
E-Mail: BrenImage@aol.com
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Living Water Christian Fellowship (Lorain, near Cleveland; non-denominational church; no relation to Living Waters Ministries in California)

Pastors: Terry and Bobby Grapenthin; Phone: 440-934-2350; 2506 West 21st Street, Lorain, Ohio 44052
Web: http://www.livwatministries.homestead.com
E-Mail: tgrapenthin@centurytel.net

(possibly moved to/similar ministry in southern Connecticut: Shoreline Christian Counseling -- My Brother's Keeper)
E-Mail: mbkeep@juno.com
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Directors: Jerry Armelli & Kathy Fisher; Phone/Fax: 513-861-0011 (M-F 9-9); PO Box 19949, Cincinnati OH 45219-0949

SM: men, women and adolescents struggling with homosexuality, their family/friends/spouses, children of gay parents, clergy with sexual issues, HIV+ individuals, pedophiles, those struggling with pornography/Internet abuse, sexual abuse survivors (men, women), sexual addicts (heteroseuxla, homosexual), transsexuals and transvestites. Support groups meet for men and women who struggle with homosexuality. Additional groups meet for men recovering from any type of sexual addiction and women recovering from sexual abuse. Resources: audiotapes, literature, monthly and bi-monthly newsletters. Other services: seminars, speaking engagements, individual lay consultation, phone support, and email counseling (limited).

Web: http://w3.goodnews.net/~prodigal/
Web (Exodus): http://www.exodusnorthamerica.org/findministry/ministries/a0000219.html
E-Mail: prodigal@goodnews.net
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Director: Betty Kalbes; Phone: 330-782-9051 (M,Tu,Th,F/9am-5pm), Fax: 330-782-9065; c/o Trinity Fellowship Church 4749 South Avenue, Boardman, OH 44512

SM: men and women struggling with homosexuality, family/friends and spouses of strugglers, adolescents (male/female), children of gay parents, HIV+ individuals, pedophiles, those struggling with pornography/ Internet, sexual abuse survivors (men/women), sexual addicts (heterosexual/homosexual), transsexuals and transvestites. Support groups are available for men and women who struggle, parents/ family of strugglers, wives, and husbands. Resources: audiotapes, literature. Other services: Bible studies, evangelism, individual lay consultation, phone support, and general letter support.

Web (Exodus): http://www.exodusnorthamerica.org/findministry/ministries/a0000220.html
E-Mail: AmazingGrace5@Sceinet.com
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(Contact P-FOX Home Office for details)
Web: http://www.pfox.org
E-Mail: griggs@erols.com

(Contact P-FOX Home Office for details)
Web: http://www.pfox.org
E-Mail: griggs@erols.com

Jim & Jane Suchenski. Phone/Fax: 440-353-3384 (9-9; call first for fax); PO Box 39244, North Ridgeville OH 44039-0244. [West of Cleveland]
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  Cincinnati, OH

• Grace UMC, 1725 Drexel Ave NW, Warren, OH  44485; (330) 395-5231
• Scott UMC, 817 E Market St, Cadiz, OH  43907; (740) 942-2825
• Coles Blvd UMC, Portsmouth

closest UMC church: First United Methodist Church, 841 7th St, Portsmouth, OH 45662; (740) 354-1619
• Edgerton Emanuel UMC, 307 N Michigan Ave, Edgerton, OH  43517; (419) 298-3243
• First UMC, 841 7th St, Portsmouth, OH 45662; (740) 354-1619
• Wheelersburg UMC, 11605 Gallia St, Wheelersburg, OH  45694; (740) 574-2900

>>>Oklahoma

First Stone Ministries

Director: Stephen Black; Phone: 405-236-4673 (M-F 8-5), Fax: 405-236-4672; 1330 N Classen Blvd., Suite #G-80, Oklahoma City OK 73106-6619

SM: men, women and adolescents struggling with homosexuality, family/friends and spouses of strugglers, children of gay parents, clergy with sexual issues, HIV+ individuals, pedophiles, those struggling with pornography/Internet, sexual abuse survivors (men, women), sexual addicts (heterosexual, homosexual), transsexuals and transvestites. Living Waters groups for men and women. Additional support groups are available for: men and women strugglers, parents/family, wives and husbands, HIV+/ARC/AIDS, and prisoners. Resources: audiotapes, literature, videotapes, newsletter. Other services: HIV/AIDS ministry, seminars, and speaking engagements. Also: sister ministry in Israel (see "More Than Conquerors" under International Ministries : Israel).

Web: http://www.firststone.org
Web (Exodus): http://www.exodusnorthamerica.org/findministry/ministries/a0000221.html
E-Mail (via web): http://www.firststone.org/Contact_us/contactus.htm
E-Mail: stephen@firststone.org
E-Mail: shb@firststone.org
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Directors: Michael & Beth Babb; Phone: 16-263-2350 (M-F 8-5), Fax: 316-263-1328; PO Box 13314, Wichita KS 67213

SM: men, women and adolescents struggling with homosexuality. Also serves children of gay parents, clergy with sexual issues, HIV+ persons, pedophiles, sexual addicts (homosexual, heterosexual), transsexuals, transvestites, sexual abuse survivors and those struggling with pornography/Internet. Support groups meet for men and women who struggle with homosexuality, with additional groups for parents/family, and wives and husbands of strugglers. There is also a group for persons with HIV+/ARC/AIDS. Resources available: audiotapes, literature and newsletter. Other services: Discipleship Live-in programs for men and women, Bible studies, evangelism, HIV/AIDS ministry, intern training program, seminars and speaking engagements, individual lay consultation, letter support (general and prisoners/sex offenders), E-mail counseling and phone support.

Web: http://www.freedomatlast.org
Web (Exodus): http://www.exodusnorthamerica.org/findministry/ministries/a0000185.html
E-Mail1: contact@freedomatlast.org
E-Mail2: freemickey@juno.com
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405-715-5836; P.O. Box 7891 Moore, OK 73153 (address: old info?)

Loving Grace Ministry, Inc

Directors: Lewis E. and Carol Palmer; Phone: 405-686-1612 (24hrs); 7009 S Danner Drive, Oklahoma City, OK 73159

SM: men, women and adolescents struggling with homosexuality, their family/friends/spouses, children of gay parents, clergy with sexual issues, HIV+ individuals, pedophiles, sexual abuse survivors, sexual addicts (heterosexual/homosexual) and those struggling with pornography/Internet addiction. Branch offices exist in Edmond and Oklahoma City. Support groups meet for men and women who struggle, HIV+/ARC/AIDS, parents/family, and wives of strugglers. Resources: newsletter, audiotapes, lending library of videos and literature. Other services: speaking engagements, individual lay consultation, E-mail counseling, and phone support.

Web: http://www.lovinggraceministry.org
Web (Exodus): http://www.exodusnorthamerica.org/findministry/ministries/a0000222.html
E-Mail: lovgrace@ifriendly.com
E-Mail: lovgrace@telepath.com
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Directors: Chuck and Betty McConkey; Phone: 918-254-1175  (M-F 8:15-4:30, Sa 9-noon), Mobile: 918-261-7330, Fax: 918-250-0058; Mailing address: PO Box 55236, Tulsa, OK 74155; Street address: 9610 S. Garnett Rd, Tulsa, OK  74012

SM: men, women and adolescents struggling with homosexuality, as well as their family/friends/spouses. Also serves children of gay parents, clergy with sexual issues, HIV+ individuals, pedophiles, sexual abuse survivors, sexual addicts, transsexuals, transvestites and those struggling with pornography/Internet abuse. Support groups meet for men, women, parents/family, wives and husbands. Resources: literature, audiotapes, videotapes. Other services: individual lay consultation, phone support, letter support (general, and prisoners/sex offenders), email counseling, Bible studies, intern training program, seminars and speaking engagements.

Web: http://www.firststone.org/Restoration_by_grace/rbg.htm
Web (Exodus): http://www.exodusnorthamerica.org/findministry/ministries/a0000223.html
E-Mail: cmcconkey@grace-fellowship.org
E-Mail: bmcconkey@grace-fellowship.org
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Wanda Harris, Director; Phone: 918-272-2931 (24 hrs.); PO Box 745, Owasso, OK 74055.

SM: Support group meets for parents/family. Also serves: men, women, family/friends, spouses, adolescents (male/female), children of gay parents, clergy, hearing impaired persons, HIV+ individuals, pedophiles, those struggling with pornography, sexual abuse survivors, sexual addicts (heterosexual/ homosexual), transsexuals and transvestites. Other support offered: phone and letter support, licensed/professional counseling (by referral). Other services: intern training program, seminars, speaking engagements.

Web (Exodus; Old link but still works--no longer a referral ministry): http://www.exodusnorthamerica.org/findministry/ministries/a0000224.html

>>>Oregon

Courage - Portland

Fr. Vincent Sampietro, CSP, (503) 238-0474

Box 3689 Wayne, OR 97474

Directors: Phil Hobizal and Jason Thompson; Phone: 503-235-6364 (M-F 8:30-4:30); Fax: 503-235-3896; PO Box 14841, Portland, OR 97293

SM: men, women, family/friends and spouses, adolescents (male/female), and clergy with sexual issues. Support groups are available for men and women, with additional groups for parents/family and wives of strugglers. Resources: literature, newsletter, and The Map (an interactive CD-ROM and journal for youth struggling with homosexuality). Other services: live-in leadership development internship.

Web: http://www.portlandfellowship.com
Web (Exodus): http://www.exodusnorthamerica.org/findministry/ministries/a0000225.html
Web (fax via web): http://www.messiah.edu/hpages/facstaff/chase/h/xmail/fax/portland.htm
E-Mail: office@portlandfellowship.com
E-Mail: pf@portlandfellowship.com
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Director: Debbie Frederick; Phone: 541-752-8398 (M-F 10-4), Fax: 541-758-4063; PO Box 2092, Corvallis, OR 97339

SM: Counseling to women overcoming lesbianism, family/friends of strugglers, and spouses of strugglers. Support Groups: parents/family group and women's group.  Other: Bible studies, evangelism, seminars, speaking engagements, letter (general), phone and email support. Resources: literature, newsletter.

Web: http://www.straighttogod.org
Web (Exodus): http://www.exodusnorthamerica.org/findministry/ministries/a0000556.html
E-Mail: info@straighttogod.org

Cherry Park UMC, 1736 SE 106th Ave  Portland, OR  97216; (503) 253-2386

John Day UMC, 126 NW Canton St  John Day, OR  97845; (541) 575-1326

West Portland UMC, 4729 SW Taylors Ferry Rd  Portland, OR  97219; (503) 246-4343

>>>Pennsylvania

Courage - Pennsylvania Chapters

• Bethlehem/Allentown - Call "Courage", (610) 434-3200
• Erie, Fr. James Peterson, 814-454-0891, 1701 Parade St
• Harrisburg, Joe Yost, (570) 373-3936

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Philadelphia, Call "Richard", 215-587-4505, St. Peter's Rectory, Corner 5th St & Girard Ave
Web: http://www.enter.net/~courage
E-Mail: courage@enter.net
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• Pittsburgh, Call "Fr. Paul Zywan" (724) 935-4343

Web (Pittsburgh): http://www.diopitt.org/courage.htm
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Directors: Rev. Leal Smith and Cindy Emmet Smith; Phone: 570-742-0789 (varies/by appointment); PO Box 531, Milton, PA 17847 (located in Central PA)

SM: men and women struggling with homosexuality, their family/friends and spouses, clergy with sexual issues, those struggling with pornography/Internet abuse, and sexual addicts (heterosexual, homosexual). Support groups are available for men and women who struggle with homosexuality, wives, husbands, and parents/family. Resources: literature, newsletter. Other support: couple’s retreats, lay consultation, phone support, general letter support, email counseling, theophostic ministry. Other services: Bible studies, seminars, and speaking engagements.

Web1: http://crossroadsmin.tripod.com
Web2: http://members.tripod.com/~crossroadsmin/
Web (Exodus):  http://www.exodusnorthamerica.org/findministry/ministries/a0000865.html
E-Mail: crossroadsmin@yahoo.com

Director: Rev. Bill Taylor; Phone/Fax: 717-367-7117 (M-F/9-5). PO Box 575, Elizabethtown PA 17022-0575

SM: men, women, family/friends, spouses, children of gay parents, clergy, hearing-impaired individuals, HIV+ persons, pedophiles, those struggling with pornography/Internet, sexual abuse survivors (men, women), sexual addicts (heterosexual/homosexual). Support groups for men and women strugglers as well as wives of strugglers. Other support offered: individual lay consultation, phone support, email counseling, licensed/professional counseling, letter support (general, prisoners/sex offenders). Resources: literature, newsletter. Other services: seminars, speaking engagements.

Web: http://www.dayseven.net
Web (Exodus): http://www.exodusnorthamerica.org/findministry/ministries/a0000226.html
E-Mail: day7ministries@yahoo.com
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Director: Pastor Michael Lumberger; Phone: 412-731-6221 ext. 727 (M-Th 10-5); Fax: 412-731-3822; c/o Covenant Church of Pittsburgh, 1111 Wood Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15221

SM: men and women struggling with homosexuality, spouses, clergy with sexual issues, sexual abuse survivors (men) and sexual addicts (heterosexual). Call for support group information. Resources: audiotapes. Other services: seminars, speaking engagements, individual lay consultation, letter support (prisoners/sex offenders), and phone support.

Web (Exodus): http://www.exodusnorthamerica.org/findministry/ministries/a0000227.html
E-Mail: michaell@ccop.org
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Director: Gene B. Chase; Phone: 717-766-7904 (24 hrs.), Fax: 717-697-0271 (label: "ATTN: Gene B. Chase"); 105 South Market Street, Mechanicsburg PA 17055-6238

SM: men and women struggling with homosexuality as well as their family/friends/spouses. Also serves clergy with sexual issues, pedophiles, and sexual addicts (homosexual).  Support group for men meets in Mechanicsburg (suburban Harrisburg). Resources: Free! offers audiotapes, literature, videotapes and a library at their website. Other services: phone and general letter support, email counseling, and individual lay consultation. Other languages: Spanish. Available for seminars and speaking engagements.

Web: http://www.messiah.edu/hpages/facstaff/chase/h/xserve/free.htm
Web (Add'l Web Ministry): http://www.messiah.edu/hpages/facstaff/chase/h
Web (Personal Homepage): http://www.GeneBChase.com/
Web (Exodus): http://www.exodusnorthamerica.org/findministry/ministries/a0000229.html
E-Mail: free@GeneBChase.com
E-Mail: chase@messiah.edu
E-Mail (via Exodus WebPage): http://www.messiah.edu/hpages/facstaff/chase/h/xmail/gbc.htm
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Executive Director: Edward E. Shanley; Phone: 814-897-8950; P.O. Box 1001, Erie, PA 16510

Web: http://www.gatesofhope.org/
E-Mail: gatesofhope@ifriendly.com

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Director: John B. Freeman; Phone: 215-342-7114 (M-F 9-5); Fax: 215-342-3585; PO Box 11469, Philadelphia PA 19111.

SM: men, women and adolescents struggling with homosexuality, as well as their family/friends/spouses. Also serves those struggling with pornography/Internet addiction and sexual addicts (heterosexual/homosexual). Support groups meet for men, women, wives, and parents/family. Resources: audiotapes, literature, newsletter. Other services: phone support, Bible studies, seminars, and speaking engagements.

Web: http://www.harvestusa.org
Web (Exodus): http://www.exodusnorthamerica.org/findministry/ministries/a0000230.html
E-Mail: info@harvestusa.org
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Director: Brenda Barbarino; Phone: 440-954-9536; PO Box 174, Willoughby, OH 44096

SM: men, women and adolescents struggling with homosexuality. Also serves their family/friends/spouses, children of gay parents, clergy with sexual issues, HIV+ individuals, pedophiles, those struggling with pornography/Internet, sexual abuse survivors (men, women), sexual addicts (heterosexual, homosexual), transsexuals, and transvestites. Groups available for men, women, wives, and parents/family. A New Directions Group is also available. Resources: monthly newsletter, audiotapes, literature, videotapes. Other services: seminars, speaking engagements, theophostic healing, individual lay consultation, phone support, and letters to prisoners/sex offenders.

Web (Exodus): http://www.exodusnorthamerica.org/findministry/ministries/a0000218.html
E-Mail: BrenImage@aol.com
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Directors: Daniel Cush and Bill Jones; Phone: 412-521-1050; PO Box 8164, Pittsburgh PA 15217

SM: men and women struggling with homosexuality, their family and friends, those dealing with pornography/Internet abuse, sexual abuse survivors (men, women) and sexual addicts (heterosexual, homosexual), transsexuals, and transvestites. Support Groups: Living Waters groups for men and women who struggle. There is also a PFOX (Parents & Friends) support group and Samaritan (open group for sexual struggles) group.

Web (Exodus): http://www.exodusnorthamerica.org/findministry/ministries/a0000231.html
E-Mail: livingwaters.pgh.kat@juno.com
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Arthur L. Sprunger, Ph.D., Phone: 800-784-HOPE; PO Box 194, Geigertown, PA 19523-0194

SM: Office in Wilmington, Delaware; Geigertown (Morgantown - Elverson - Birdsboro - French Creek State Park area)))), Pennsylvania; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Web: http://members.aol.com/NHFcounslg
E-Mail: NHFCounseling@aol.com
  Old Info: Click Here

(Contact P-FOX Home Office for details)
Web: http://www.pfox.org
E-Mail: griggs@erols.com

(Contact P-FOX Home Office for details)
Web: http://www.pfox.org
E-Mail: griggs@erols.com

Bethlehem UMC, 4 Westtown Rd, Thornton, PA  19373; (610) 459-3482

Bushkill UMC, Myck Rd, Dingmans Ferry, PA  18328; (570) 828-2288

Chapman Quarries UMC, 1433 Main St, Bath, PA  18014; (610) 837-0935

Cornwell Heights UMC,"Cornwells United Methodist Church", 2284 Bristol Pike, Bensalem, PA  19020; (215) 639-5644

East Stroudsburg UMC, 83 S Courtland St, East Stroudsburg, PA  18301; (570) 421-3280

Iona UMC, "Zion Of Iona United Methodist", 1920 S 5th Ave, Lebanon, PA  17042; (717) 273-2958

Moore Twp Covenant UMC, "Covenant United Methodist Church", 2715 Mountain View Dr, Bath, PA  18014; (610) 837-7517

Mount Hope UMC, 882 Concord Rd, Aston, PA  19014; (610) 459-0248

St. Andrew's UMC, 102 Lower Market St, Milton, PA  17847; (570) 742-2000

Tabor UMC, 2209 Hendricks Station Rd, Woxall, PA  18979; (215) 234-4852

Trevose UMC, 4937 Church Ave, Langhorne, PA  19053; (215) 357-0481

Trinity UMC, 306 Lombard Ave, Danville, PA  17821; (570) 275-1255

>>>Rhode Island

Courage - Rhode Island (Providencccceeeee)

Rev. John Randall; Phone: 401-421-6441

>>>South Carolina

P-FOX - Charleston

(Contact P-FOX Home Office for details)
Web: http://www.pfox.org
E-Mail: griggs@erols.com
  Old Info: Click Here

(Contact P-FOX Home Office for details)
Web: http://www.pfox.org
E-Mail: griggs@erols.com
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(Contact P-FOX Home Office for details)
Web: http://www.pfox.org
E-Mail: griggs@erols.com

Directors: Dan Garvin and Jerry Chism; Phone/Fax: 864-232-2197 (M-F 11-8). Agape Professional Counseling, c/o Restoration House, PO Box 6883, Greenville, SC 29606

SM: men and male adolescents struggling with homosexuality, spouses of strugglers, clergy with sexual issues, those struggling with pornography/Internet abuse, sexual abuse survivors (men, women), sexual addicts (heterosexual/ homosexual), transsexuals and transvestites. Support groups meet for men and those dealing with transsexualism/ transgendered issues. Resources: newsletter, literature. Other services: intern training program, seminars, speaking engagements, and licensed/professional counseling.

Web (Exodus): http://www.exodusnorthamerica.org/findministry/ministries/a0000232.html
E-Mail: agapedan1@aol.com
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Executive Director: McKrae Game, Director of Women's Ministry: Carol Bachtel; Telephone: 864-576-2321 (M-F 8-6), Fax: 864-595-0254; PO Box 5781, Spartanburg, SC 29304-5781

SM: Men, Women, and Adolescents struggling with homosexuality. Services also available for family/friends and spouses, those struggling with pornography/ Internet abuse, and sexual addicts (heterosexual, homosexual). Support groups are available for men, women, and adolescents struggling with homosexuality. Services also available for family/friends and spouses, clergy with sexual issues, HIV+ persons, pedophiles, those struggling with pornography/ Internet abuse, sexual abuse survivors (men, women), and sexual addicts (heterosexual, homosexual). Locations in Greenville & Spartanburg. Other: lay consult, phone support, letter support (general, prisoners/sex offenders), email counseling. Other support: Bible studies, intern training program, evangelism, seminars, speaking engagements.

Web: http://www.truthministry.com
Web (Exodus): http://www.exodusnorthamerica.org/findministry/ministries/a0000831.html
E-Mail: info@truthministry.com
E-Mail: mgame@truthministry.com

Directors: Jer and Karen DeLoach, Assistant Director: Rev. Rob Spainhour; Phone: 843-875-8643; 214 White Church Lane, Summerville, SC 29485

SM: men, women, family/friends/spouses of strugglers, clergy with sexual issues, pedophiles, those struggling with pornoghraphy/Internet abuse, and sexual addicts (heterosexual/homosexual). Support group for men, women, wives, parents/family, and also Living Waters groups for men and women. Support: individual lay consultation, phone support, and email counseling, literature. Other services: seminars, speaking engagements.

Web (Exodus): http://www.exodusnorthamerica.org/findministry/ministries/a0000233.html
E-Mail: jerdeloach@yahoo.com
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Individual/Local Ministries (USA - O-S):

Bridge

(W-Su 8-4; V/M)
SM: Serves: spouses, adolescents (male/female), children, hearing impaired persons, those struggling with pornography, transsexuals and transvestites. Support offered: licensed/professional counseling. Resources: quarterly newsletter.

Courage - Ohio Chapters

• Steubenville

Fr. Ron Mohnickey, 614-283-6403
 
• Columbus, Call the Courage Central Office for more information (212) 268-1010

Healing Touch Ministry

Phone: 513-885-1051 (M-F 8-5), Fax: 513-433-6076
SM: additional groups for parents. Also serves: adolescents (male/female), HIV+ individuals. Resources: newsletter. Other services: intern training program.

Hope Fellowship Services

SM: Support groups meet in Springfield and near Dayton/Columbus, OH . Also serves: pedophiles. Support is also offered through licensed/professional counseling and phone support. Other services offered: certified sex therapist.
E-Mail: elm35@aol.com

In His Image

Phone: 440-954-9536
Paul Barbarino 216-953-1536 (24 hrs). FAX 440-954-9536. Zip: 44094.
SM: Support groups meet in Willoughby and Cleveland, OH and Erie, PA. Also serves: adolescents (male/female), and prisoners. Support is also offered through individual lay consultation, E-mail counseling. Resources: Bi-monthly newsletter. Other services: HIV/AIDS ministry.

My Brother's Keeper

Web: http://members.aol.com/mbkeep/brother.html

Prodigal Ministries

(M-Th/9-9, F/12-7, Sa/8:30-3:30)(M 9-9; Tu-F 9-5; Sat 9-3)
SM: Support groups for parents/family of strugglers. Also serves: adolescents (male).

The Way Out

Rev. Mary Jo Berry, Director
SM: Serves: clergy with sexual issues. Support is also offered through e-mail counseling.
E-Mail: Thewayouttrinity@aol.com

Pure Life Ministries of Cleveland

Phone: 216-353-3384

E-Mail: jim.plm.clvnd@juno.com

>>>Oklahoma

First Stone Ministries

Jeff Janes, Director
SM: Also serves adolescents (male/female)  Support is also offered through individual lay consultation, letter support (including prisoners/sex offenders), E-mail counseling and phone support. Other services: Bible studies, seminars and speaking engagements.
E-Mail: shb@iname.com
E-Mail: fsm@firststone.org

Freedom At Last

Phone: 316-945-7050, Fax: 316-946-9966
SM: Support groups meet in Hutchinson, KS and Stillwater, OK,  Also serves: hearing impaired individuals, Additional support through licensed /professional counseling. Other languages: Spanish.

Loving Grace Ministry

Co-Director: Carol Palmer; Phone: 405-733-3273; 2213 North Key Blvd., Midwest City, OK 73110-4615.
SM: Support is also offered through letter support.

Restoration By Grace

(M-F 8:30-4:30, Sa 9-noon); c/o Grace Fellowship,  Broken Arrow, OK
Tulsa OK 74155-1236.
SM: Other services: evangelism.
Web: http://www.firststone.org/rbg.htm

>>>Oregon

Portland Fellowship

PO Box 9205, Portland OR 97207
SM: Also serves: children of gay parents, and those who struggle with pornography/Internet. Also offers support through individual lay consultation. Resources: audiotapes. Other services: seminars, speaking engagements.
Web (Forum-1): http://www.mytown.net/projects/OR/pdxfelow/room.htm
Web (Forum-2): http://www.mytown.net/projects/OR/pdxfelow/forum.html

E-Mail: pf@teleport.com

>>>Pennsylvania

Courage - Pennsylvania Chapters

• Harrisburg,

Call "Courage", 717-232-2169, ext 40
• Philadelphia,

Call "John"
• Pittsburgh

Call "Courage" (724) 222-1911
Fr. O'Shea 724-745-6560

Lehigh Valley, Call "Courage", 610-866-8938, 1861 Catasauqua Rd, Bethlehem PA 18018

Day 7 Ministries

Director: Peter Lines; Fax: 717-464-3250
SM: Support groups in Lancaster for adolescents (male). Additional support groups for parents/family. Also serves: transsexuals and transvestites. Other support offered: prison ministry. Resources: videotapes. Other services: Bible studies, evangelism.
Web: http://www.dayseven.org/
E-Mail: plines@juno.com

Dunamis Ministries

(M-Th 10-4) Fax: 412-731-9610.
SM: Living Waters groups are available for men and women. There is an additional support group for men, and another group called "marriage menders". Also serves: adolescents (male), and sexual addicts (heterosexual/homosexual). Other services: ministry to Afro-American men and women.

Free!

SM: Support group for men meets in Mechanicsburg, PA. Also serves: children of gay parents, those struggling with pornography/Internet. Support is also offered through letter support (including prisoners/sex offenders).

HA-Philadelphia:

215-729-7304

HA-Reading:

  610-376-1146

Harvest USA

(M-F 9-4:30)
SM: Living Waters (women's group meets in WestChester, PA). Also serves: children of gay parents and transsexuals. Support is also given through individual lay consultation. Resources: videotapes. Other services: evangelism, Intern training.
E-Mail: harvestusa@mindspring.com

In His Image

Paul Barbarino 216-953-1536 (24 hrs). FAX 440-954-9536. Zip: 44094.
SM: Support groups meet in Willoughby and Cleveland, OH and Erie, PA. Also serves: adolescents (male/female), and prisoners. Support is also offered through individual lay consultation, E-mail counseling. Resources: Bi-monthly newsletter. Other services: HIV/AIDS ministry.

Katallage Ministries

James Johnson, Director; Phone: 412-361-5733;
SM: meet in Oakland/Pittsburgh, PA. There is also a support group for family of strugglers. Also serves: spouses of strugglers. Katallage Ministries are also available for speaking engagements.

New Hope & Freedom Counseling Services (Wilmington; also Geigertown, PA & Harrisburg , PA)

201 Hawthorne Drive, Wilmington, DE 19802
Web: http://members.truepath.com/Counselor

E-Mail: NHFcounslg@aol.com

>>>Rhode Island
 
 

>>>South Carolina

P-FOX - Charleston

Linda A. Allston, Director; Phone: 803-766-4106 (H); 1916 Sam Rittenberg Blvd Apt 120, Charleston SC 29407

P-FOX - Columbia

Director: Bud & Sandra Phaup; Phone: 803-787-9617; 4 Brandywine Ln, Columbia SC 29206,

Solid Rock/Agape Professional Counseling

  (M-F 12-8)
  (M-Sat 10-7). Agape Professional Counseling, 211 Century Drive C-100, Greenville, SC 29607.
  SM: Also serves: parents/family/friends of strugglers, women struggling with homosexuality, adolescents (male/female), HIV+ individuals, pedophiles. Support is also given through letter and phone support. Other services: Bible studies, evangelism. Other languages: Spanish, Indonesian.
Web: http://www.gaynomore.org/SolidRock/
Web: http://Geocitiesgaynomore.org

Walking Free Ministries

Rev. John Spainhour, Director; Phone/Fax: 843-766-6231 (9-3); c/o St. John's Episcopal Church, 460 Arlington Drive, Charleston, SC 29414
SM: Also serves: sexual abuse survivors.
E-Mail: JRS956@juno.com

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