Resources

The following links are provided as a resource. MeadowHaven does not specifically endorse the views expressed in the linked websites.

New England Institute of Religious Research - The New England Institute for Religious Research (NEIRR) is the non-profit organization that founded Meadow Haven.
Wellspring Retreat and Resource Center - Wellspring is a short-term residential recovery center for those coming out of cults.
Freedom of Mind - Steve Hassan is author of "Combating Cult Mind Control" and "Releasing the Bonds." His website provides resources for those seeking help for themselves or others.
Reveal - Reveal is an organization of former members of the International Churches of Christ (ICC) (ICOC), Boston Church of Christ/"Boston Movement", and Crossroads Church of Christ/"Crossroads Movement"
Inform - INFORM (Information Network Focus on Religious Movements) was established with the support of the Home Office and mainstream Churches in 1988 with the aim of obtaining and making available objective and up-to-date information about new religious movements or 'cults'. INFORM is affiliated with the London School of Economics.
International Cultic Studies Association ( Previously Known As the American Family Foundation) - The International Cultic Studies Association (ICSA) provides practical cult-related resources and services for families, former group members, mental health professionals, clergy, attorneys, educators, and young people.
Sam Vaknin - Sam Vaknin, Ph.D., is an expert on Narcissistic Personality Disorder and author of "Malignant Self Love," a good resource for those trying to understand narcissism and its impact on others.
FactNet - Cult-watch group and networking website for former members of many abusive groups.
Apologetics Index - Vast clearing house of cult-related news, information, resources, etc.

Regional Resources for Former Members and Families

Cult Clinic & Hot Line - Jewish Board of Family and Children's Services
120 W. 57th Street
New York, NY 10019
Tel: (212) 632-4640

Cult Information Service, Inc.: Box 867, Teaneck, New Jersey 07666
Tel: (201) 833-1212
Cult Information Service is a tax-exempt, non-profit, educational, self-help organization. It is made up primarily of volunteers and dedicated to:
1. Educating the public about the danger and harmful effects of mind control used by destructive cults.
2. Providing support and referral to victims and those affected.
3. Providing information for professionals and people interested in researching destructive cults and cultic behavior.

Cult Resource Center/Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon: 0245 SW Bancroft
Portland, OR 97201
Tel: (503) 221-1054

Free Minds: P.O. Box 14218,
Dinkytown Station,
Minneapolis, MN 55414-0218
Tel: (612) 378-2528

International Cult Education Program (ICEP): P.O. Box 2265
Bonita Springs, FL 34133

Maynard Bernstein Resource Center on Cults: Jewish Federation Council of Los Angeles
6505 Wilshire Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90048
Tel: (213) 852-7864

Religious Movement Resource Center: Information on Religious and Political "Cults," as well as hate groups, the KKK, Racial Skinheads, and Identity Movements.
629 S. Howes
Fort Collins, CO 80521
Tel: (970) 490-2032

TM-EX Information on Transcendental Meditation and Eastern based groups.: Patrick Ryan
P.O. Box 2520
Philadelphia, PA 19147
Tel: (215) 467-4939; Fax: (732) 352.6817