Catholic in Crisis
Addiction
FREEDOM
Not only that, but we even boast of our afflictions, knowing that affliction produces endurance,and endurance, proven character, and proven character, hope, and hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out into our hearts through the holy Spirit that has been given to us.
Romans 5:3-5
catholic in recovery
today you can begin the road to freedom
SHARING THE GOOD NEWS OF
GOD’S MERCY
YOU ARE NOT ALONE
We welcome all Catholics who are interested in recovery from addiction and deepening their relationship with Jesus Christ and the Catholic Church.
Drugs &
Alcohol
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Catholic in Recovery meetings overlap 12-step spirituality with the sacramental life of the Catholic Church. A nationwide ministry founded in San Diego, they are open to all seeking freedom from addiction, compulsions, and unhealthy attachments. Click here for their current meeting schedule.
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Exodus 90 is a ninety-day spiritual exercise for men based on three pillars: prayer, asceticism, and fraternity. All three of these pillars are essential aspects of the Christian life. Although not solely a program for those who struggle with addiction, this program requires abstaining from alcohol, media, and other negative influences.
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Faced with an immediate crisis? Call 911 or use the Crisis Text Line, a free, confidential, 24/7 text line for anyone in crisis: Text 4HOPE to 741741.
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Al‑Anon members come to understand problem drinking as a family illness that affects everyone in the family. By listening to Al‑Anon members speak at Al‑Anon meetings, you can hear how they came to understand their own role in this family illness. This insight put them in a better position to play a positive role in the family’s future. Click here to find a meeting near you.
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Alcoholics Anonymous & Narcotics Anonymous offer recovery from the effects of addiction through a working twelve-step program, including regular attendance at group meetings. The group atmosphere provides help from peers and offers an ongoing support network for addicts who wish to pursue and maintain a drug-free lifestyle. To find groups near you, click www.aa.org/find-aa or www.na.org/meetingsearch
Porn
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Help for Men and Women Struggling with Pornography Use (from ForYourMarriage.org) – It is important that those who are using pornography and those that are affected by a spouse’s receive the support and healing that they need. ForYourMarriage.org provides a select list of resources for those who are struggling with pornography, as well as for their spouses and family members.
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Integrity Restored‘s mission is to restore the integrity of individuals, spouses, and families that have been affected by pornography and pornography addiction. Integrity Restored provides education, encouragement, and resources to, break free from pornography, heal relationships, and to assist parents in preventing and responding to pornography exposure which is so devastating in the lives of our children.
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Covenant Eyes‘ mission is to equip people with tools that provide protection and encourage accountability and trust in the fight against Internet temptation. We bridge the gap between technology and relationships. What people do online impacts their lives offline.
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Catholic in Recovery meetings overlap 12-step spirituality with the sacramental life of the Catholic Church. They are open to all seeking freedom from addiction, compulsions, and unhealthy attachments. We also have groups available for family members impacted by a loved one’s addiction and groups specific to lust addiction recovery.
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RECLAIM is a professional and science-based Catholic online program designed to help individuals overcome unhealthy sexual behaviors.
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The Freedom Group exists to help men find freedom from pornography and sexual compulsion.
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Exodus 90 is a ninety-day spiritual exercise for men based on three pillars: prayer, asceticism, and fraternity. All three of these pillars are essential aspects of the Christian life. It is for this reason that taking up this spiritual exercise requires taking up all three of these pillars both simultaneously and humbly. Although not solely a program for those who struggle with sexual addiction, this program requires abstaining from pornographic media, alcohol and other negative influences.
