These resources are listed here for informational purposes. The fact that an organization, a person or website is listed here, does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by International Healing Foundation (SA)

South African Support Groups

• H2O – Homosexuality to Overcome (Christian) – Pretoria. Contact Person: Werener Venter, +27 83 654 7424
• Xodus H- Out of Homosexuality (Christian) – Kempton Park. Contact Person: André Bekker, +27 71 326 8034
• JOHNA – Jews Offering New Alternatives to Homosexuality (Jewish) – Highlands North. Contact Person: Dr. Ruth Benjamin, +27 72 341 9627

 South African Therapists

• André Bekker (Kempton Park); This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; Mobile: +27 71 326 8034
• Ina Neeleman - Coming Out (Kempton Park); This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; Mobile: +27 71 194 8046
• Dr. Ruth Benjamin (Johannesburg); This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; Mobile: +27 72 341 9627
• Dr. Yvonne Lane (Bloemfontein); This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; Mobile: +27 82 829 7482

South African Healing Retreats

• New Warrior

Overcoming Homosexuality Workbook (A South African Resource)

Straight And Narrow - 90 Ways 90 Days, by Frans Cronje. Order from: Lamb Ministries, Mobile: +27 83 305 5854, Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Glossary On Sex

Glossary

Free Downloadable Book

 The full book AIDS Is Real and It's in Our Church by C Jean Garland and Dr Mike Blyth is available free.

• Adobe Acrobat (PDF) files of the entire book, in different file sizes according to your needs. This is the form to use for printing or for reading "like a book" from the computer.

 Theology and Same-Sex Attraction

• Robert Gagnon
• Peet Botha

 Science and Same-Sex Attraction

• Science and Homosexuality
• NARTH

 Websites On Same-Sex Attraction  

• Overcome Unwanted Same-Sex Attraction
• Pure Intimacy
• The Journal Of Human Sexuality
• P.A.T.H.: Positive Alternatives To Homosexuality
• Christianity and Homosexuality Home Page
• Same Sex Attraction and Moral Liberation
• Still Struggling With Same-Sex Attraction
• Transforming Congrigations (Christian)
• Catholic Action Life League (C.A.L.L.)

 Therapeutic Organizations

• International Healing Foundation (America)
• People Can Change
• Thomas Aquinas Psychological Clinic

 Faith-Based Ministries

• Courage (Catholic)
• Cross Ministry (Christian)
• Evergreen International (Latter-day Saint)
• Exodus International (Christian)
• Exodus Youth (Christian)
• First Stone Ministires (Christian)
• Free To Be Me (especially for youth)
• JONAH (Jewish)
• Homosexuals Anonymous (Christian)
• H.O.P.E. Ministries (Christian)
• Love Won Out (Christian)
• New Direction for Life Ministries (Christian)
• One By One (Presbyterian)
• Powerful Change Ministry Group (Christian)
• The Straight Way Foundation (Muslim)
• North Star (Latter-day Saints)
• Mastering Life Ministries (Christian)
• Pastoral Care Ministries (Christian)

Online Support

• People Can Change Online Support Group for Men - Give & Receive support for change in a secure place
• People Can Change Online Support Group for Wives - Wives of men with SSA can give & receive support

Telephone Support

Teleconferencing Classes by the International Healing Foundation (America)

• Men & Women Seeking Change - Finding hope and a successful path for healing
• Parents & Loved Ones - Helping families reconcile with their SSA children

 Personal Development for Christian Men by Dare To Soar

• A Wife's Journey
• Seeking Individual Support

Support Resources for Family & Friends

• Parents & Friends of Ex-Gays and Gays (PFOX)
• Teleconferencing Classes for Parents by the International Healing Foundation
• TLC Seminar for “strugglers” and family members, by the International Healing Foundation
• Encourage (Catholic)
• Online Support Group for Wives, by People Can Change

 Other Referral Resources
The National Association for Research and Therapy of Homosexuality offers an international referral service of licensed therapists offering sexual reorientation counseling in the United States, Canada, Europe, and Australia. For referrals, call NARTH at 1-888-364-4744. (There is no referral list on the NARTH web site.)

NOTE: Even if you find a therapist through NARTH, you still will need to interview the prospective counselor first to gauge his actual level of experience working with clients transitioning out of homosexuality.  

Courage : provides referrals to local Catholic support groups. See especially the "World Wide Chapters“ page

Evergreen : provides referrals to Latter-day Saint support groups and counselors. Call 1-800-391-1000 or send an e-mail to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Exodus International : gives referrals to Chrstian "ex-gay" ministries throughout the world that offer counselling or support groups.

• For Ministries inside the United States of America - Click Here
• For Ministries outside the United States of America - Click Here

J.O.N.A.H. helps Jewish strugglers find counsellors who are supportive of change and understanding of the Jewish faith and culture. The hotline is (201) 433-3444