Self Help Clearinghouse

Spouse Abuse / Domestic Violence

This information is provided as a resource and does not constitute an endorsement for any group. It is the responsibility of the reader to decide whether a group is appropriate for his/her needs. For evidence-based information on diseases, conditions, symptoms, treatment and wellness issues, continue searching this site.

Batterers Anonymous

National. Founded 1980. Self-help program for men who wish to control their anger and eliminate their abusive behavior toward women. Buddy system. Group development manual ($9.95).
Write:
Batterers Anonymous
c/o Dr. Jerry Goffman
1040 S. Mt. Vernon Ave., G-306
Colton, CA 92324
Voice: 951-312-1041 (leave message and return address)
E-mail: jerrygoffman@hotmail.com
Verified: 4/25/2007

Pathways To Peace

International. 11 groups. Founded 1998. Self-help group program for anger management. Offers, education, workbook ($19.95) and assistance with starting groups.
Write:
Pathays to Peace
P.O. Box 259
Cassadaga, NY 14718
Voice: 1-800-775-4212 or 716-595-3886 (voice/fax)
Website: http://www.pathwaystopeaceinc.com/index.htm#1
E-mail: transfrm@netsync.net
Verified: 5/1/2007

Woman's Emotional Abuse Support

Online. Founded 1999. Offers mutual support and understanding for victims of verbal abuse. Provides message boards, chat room, links and e-mail group.
Website: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/womansemotionalabusesupport/
Verified: 4/28/2007

Abused Guys

Online. Provides support for male victims of domestic violence. Offers online chat room and message forum. Must join the group to post.
Website: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/abusedguys
E-mail: abusedguy@yahoo.com
Verified: 4/30/2007

Battered Husbands Support

Online. Founded 1998. Support for men who have been, or who are currently being battered by his female or male partner. Offers message boards, chat room and useful links.
Website: http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/batteredhusbandssupport
Verified: 4/28/2007

End Verbal Abuse

Online. 1570 members. Founded 2000. Informational, anti-abuse email support group for those who are dedicated to overcoming obstacles to leaving a verbal abuser in a healthy and safe manner, resolving abusive behavior, protecting children from abuse, or recovery after leaving an abuser.
Website: http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/End_Verbal_Abuse
Verified: 4/30/2007

---

The above information was "verified" as correct on the date at the end of each entry. Since American Self-Help Group Clearinghouse's database is extensive but staffing is limited and information for these organizations can change, it is not possible to keep every entry in American Self-Help Group Clearinghouse database completely current and accurate. Please check with the organizations listed for the most current information.

For additional information on self-help groups, please visit the American Self-Help Group Clearinghouse web site at http://www.mentalhelp.net/selfhelp

If you find information that is not current, please contact American Self-Help Group Clearinghouse at: admin@selfhelpgroups.org

Copyright © 2007 American Self-Help Group Clearinghouse. All rights reserved.

	Go to top of page
This information does not replace the advice of a doctor. Healthwise disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means that you agree to the Terms of Use. How this information was developed to help you make better health decisions.