Support and Recovery Resources for Former Members and Families
If you or someone you care about is leaving a high-control group, specialized support organizations, academic networks, and trauma-informed clinicians can help. You can also browse our researcher and practitioner directory or read our guides on how to leave a cult and how to help a loved one in a cult.
International Cultic Studies Association (ICSA)
Academic & Family Support NonprofitInterdisciplinary network of academics, mental health professionals, former group members, and families offering conferences, workshops, and peer-reviewed publications on cultic dynamics.
Visit https://www.icsahome.com ↗Lalich Center on Cults and Coercion
Education & Survivor SupportFounded by sociologist Dr. Janja Lalich, providing educational resources, support groups, and training for therapists, survivors, and families affected by coercive control.
Visit https://www.lalichcenter.org ↗Freedom of Mind Resource Center
BITE Model & Undue Influence ResearchFounded by Dr. Steven Hassan, creator of the BITE Model of Authoritarian Control, offering educational guides on undue influence and strategic communication.
Visit https://freedomofmind.com ↗Gloriavale Leavers’ Support Trust (New Zealand)
Regional Exit & Resettlement SupportDedicated charitable trust assisting individuals and families exiting the Gloriavale Christian Community with housing, legal advocacy, banking, and transition into secular life.
Visit https://www.gloriavaleleavers.org.nz ↗National Human Trafficking Hotline (U.S.)
24/7 Emergency HelplineConfidential 24/7 support (call 1-888-373-7888 or text "HELP" to 233733) for individuals experiencing forced labor, debt bondage, or sexual coercion inside high-control organizations.
Visit https://humantraffickinghotline.org ↗