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Support Services are Critical for People Leaving Cults
Navigating cult recovery can be overwhelming, and it's normal to feel lost. Many survivors seek resources and support, and you're not alone.
Over the past 20 years, research on high-demand or destructive groups—commonly referred to as cults—has grown significantly, shedding light on the mental health challenges faced by those involved (Dubrow-Marshall & Dubrow-Marshall, 2016).
With the rise of media coverage on cults, awareness is growing directing attention to healing journeys. People Leave Cults offers compassionate support and services for former members and their families. You don't have to face this alone.
Support for Survivors
Events Calendar
Multiple Dates
2 days to the event
Fri, Jan 16
McMenamins Kennedy School Community Room
The Spiritual Abuse Forum for Education (SAFE) is a regular in-person meetup in Portland, Oregon for those who have left or are considering leaving high-demand religious groups.
4 days to the event
Sun, Jan 18
Virtual Meetup
This peer-led support group is tailored for individuals seeking community with fellow survivors of cultic groups or relationships. Former members of cults or high-demand groups or relationships are welcome.
Multiple Dates
65 days to the event
Fri, Mar 20
McMenamins Kennedy School Community Room
The Spiritual Abuse Forum for Education (SAFE) is a regular in-person meetup in Portland, Oregon for those who have left or are considering leaving high-demand religious groups.
Multiple Dates
121 days to the event
Fri, May 15
McMenamins Kennedy School Community Room
The Spiritual Abuse Forum for Education (SAFE) is a regular in-person meetup in Portland, Oregon for those who have left or are considering leaving high-demand religious groups.
Multiple Dates
184 days to the event
Fri, Jul 17
McMenamins Kennedy School Community Room
The Spiritual Abuse Forum for Education (SAFE) is a regular in-person meetup in Portland, Oregon for those who have left or are considering leaving high-demand religious groups.
Multiple Dates
247 days to the event
Fri, Sep 18
McMenamins Kennedy School Community Room
The Spiritual Abuse Forum for Education (SAFE) is a regular in-person meetup in Portland, Oregon for those who have left or are considering leaving high-demand religious groups.
Multiple Dates
303 days to the event
Fri, Nov 13
McMenamins Kennedy School Community Room
The Spiritual Abuse Forum for Education (SAFE) is a regular in-person meetup in Portland, Oregon for those who have left or are considering leaving high-demand religious groups.
What You Can Expect:
Empathy & Understanding
Cult involvement is difficult for a myriad of reasons. When you seek help from PLC, we'll do everything we can to meet you where you are.
Client Reviews
- S. F.
"I am very thankful for People Leave Cults. It has provided me with a safe online group environment to not only share and support one another, but to also receive useful tools for healing and processing my cult related trauma."
- N. S.
"Thank you for providing safe places to reflect and learn about coercive control and undue influence. Invaluable learning!"
- P. T.
"Peer support groups through this organization have helped me when regular trauma groups couldn't!"
- K. S.
"In an online support group here I was shown many, many needed resources I previously had been unable to find. When edgy experiences often labeled as paranoia or psychosis were mentioned, participants were included fully in ways not found elsewhere."
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