Support Organizations
The unique vulnerabilities and struggles of former members must be taken seriously into
consideration by anyone seeking to assist this particular community. In order to recognize
and become sensitive those special needs, the helping organization or person must begin by
listening with an attentive and non-judgmental ear.
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International Culitc Studies Association (ICSA), formerly
American Family Foundation (AFF)
P.O. Box 2265
Bonita Springs, FL 34133
(239) 514-3081
Fax: (732) 352-6818
- Transcendental Meditation Ex-Members Support Group (TM-EX)
Founded by former Maharishi International University (MIU)
faculty, students, TM teachers, sidhas, meditators, and caring relatives of members of the
TM movement. TM-EX is a support network to help former and current members of the TM
movement in making the transition to life outside the TM movement. TM-EX is a 501(c)(3)
not-for-profit educational organization.
P.O. Box 7565
Arlington, VA 22207 USA
(202) 728-7580
(703) 841-2385 Fax
- Boston-Ex
Burlington, MA
(617) 272-1955
- Right Cyber Up
Right Cyber Up is a service to people affected by the International Churches
of Christ/Boston Movement. Dave Anderson hosts this site and has some
excellent articles and information on recovery:
http://rightcyberup.org
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Center for the Prevention of Sexual and Domestic Violence
An inter-religious, educational ministry serving both the religious and secular
communities. It is a cooperating member of the Washington Association of Churches, a
member of the Commission on Family Ministries and Human Sexuality of the National Council
of Churches of Christ, and a member of the National Coalition Against Sexual Assault, and
National Coalition Against Domestic Violence. The Center is a member agency of the Women's
Funding Alliance, King County, Washington.
Working Together is a news journal published quarterly ($20.00/contribution per yr)
1914 North 34th, Suite 105
Seattle, WA 98103-9058
(206) 634-1903
Bob Pardon, Director
Box 878
Lakeville, MA 02347
(508) 947-9571
Jeff VanVonderen, Director
About recovery from spiritual
abuse
IN THE UNITED KINGDOM
1. To assist others in resolving their position with the London Church of Christ and
assist them - if they wish - to leave the organization.
2. To educate and inform others about the dangerous and often destructive practices of the
group.
3. To counsel members, ex-members, families and friends who are attempting to get loved
ones out of the group.
PO Box 348
Morden, Surrey SM4 6ZD, United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0)81 646 7477
Fax: +44 (0)81 646 8151
Hotline: 0860 579211
email: aakshar@cix.compulink.co.uk
- F.A.I.R. (Family Action Information and Resource)
BCM Box 3535 PO Box 12
London WC1N 3XXX
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