SAL 12-Step provides free, lifelong support through traditional, spiritually based, non-denominational, gender-specific, trauma-sensitive, sponsor-essential 12-step meetings for those experiencing unwanted sexual behavior and those experiencing betrayal trauma. Meetings are held weekly, online and in person.

Find a Meeting on SAL12Step.org

Which meeting is right for me?

• Men experiencing unwanted sexual behavior — men’s meetings work the 12 Steps with a sponsor, using primary study materials including the White Book and Step Into Action.
• Women experiencing betrayal trauma — women’s recovery meetings offer similar sponsor-guided step work in a women-only setting.
• Support persons — parents, friends, therapists, ecclesiastical leaders, and others who support people in recovery can find education and resources to better understand unwanted sexual behavior and betrayal trauma and guide individuals and families toward healing.

Every SAL 12-Step meeting follows the same consistent format — meetings start and end on time, last 90 minutes, and are led from authorized scripts, so no matter which meeting you attend, you can expect a familiar experience. Meetings are God-centered and non-denominational, and there is no cost to attend.

New to 12-step recovery?

If this is your first meeting, that first step can feel overwhelming — you are not alone. Learn how SAL 12-Step works, what to expect in a meeting, and how sponsorship supports lifelong recovery on our About SAL 12-Step page.

Study materials and workbooks used in meetings are available in the SAL 12-Step shop.

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SAL 12-Step is a subset of S.A. Lifeline Foundation.