Central New Jersey

      Outreach to the Still Suffering Sex Addict  


ADDICTION | SELF ASSESS | SOBRIETY | FIRST MEETING | MEETINGS | CONTACT

WELCOME!

Welcome to the New Jersey fellowship of Sex Addicts Anonymous. 

Sex Addicts Anonymous (SAA) is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other so they may overcome their sexual addiction and help others recover from sexual addiction or dependency.

We are a spiritual program based on the principles and traditions of Alcoholics Anonymous. We are grateful to AA for this gift which makes our recovery possible.

New Jersey meetings of Sex Addicts Anonymous offer an accepting, non-threatening environment where we can share our common struggles and learn how to apply the principles of the Twelve Steps to our everyday lives. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop addictive sexual behavior.  There are no fees or dues. It’s a simple program, and it is working for us. 

We practice strict anonymity and confidentiality, so that our meetings are a safe place for all of us. 

WHAT IS SEX ADDICTION?

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Sex Addiction can involve a wide variety of practices. Sometimes an addict has trouble with just one unwanted behavior, sometimes with many. 

A large number of sex addicts say their unhealthy use of sex has been a progressive process. It may have started with an addiction to masturbation, pornography (either printed or electronic), or a relationship, but over the years progressed to increasingly dangerous behaviors. We suggest you answer the 12 questions of the Self Assessment to evaluate yourself.

© ISO of SAA, Inc.

SELF ASSESSMENT

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Self Assessment on sex addiction, answer either "Yes" or "No" to these twelve questions to assess whether you may have a problem with sexual addiction.

If you answered “Yes” to more than one of these questions, we encourage you to seek help:

© ISO of SAA, Inc.

SOBRIETY

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Our goal when entering the SAA program is abstinence from one or more specific sexual behaviors. 

Unlike programs for recovering alcoholics or drug addicts, Sex Addicts Anonymous does not have a universal definition of abstinence.

Most of us have no desire to stop being sexual altogether. It is not sex in and of itself that causes us problems, but the addiction to certain sexual behaviors. In SAA we will be better able to determine what behavior is addictive and what is healthy. However, the fellowship does not dictate to its members what is and isn't addictive sexual behavior. Instead we have found that it is necessary for each member to define his or her own abstinence.

© ISO of SAA, Inc.

You’re looking for help, but you’re afraid there isn’t anyone out there who could possibly do what you’ve done, much less understand and accept you for who you are. Take a breath, and know that your first SAA meeting will be an experience of acceptance and understanding.

As you work up the courage and come through the door, you’ll see the faces of men and women who know your troubles: they’ve all been there too.

You will probably be asked by at least one person if this is your first meeting, and asked to introduce yourself to the group with just your first name. The leader of the meeting may then explain to you how that meeting will introduce you to the SAA 12 step program. Your first meeting will likely be an opportunity for you to listen to others’ stories, learn how the program works for them, and ask questions, or share as much or as little as you’re comfortable doing program works for them, and ask questions, or share as much or as little as you’re comfortable doing.

You WON’T be required to do anything — you never will be. SAA, as with most 12 step programs, participation is voluntary. Your recovery is your own, we’re here to help you.

Every meeting is slightly different. We recommend that you come to at least six meetings before you decide whether SAA has anything to offer you. Some meetings regularly draw a big crowd, and some are sparsely attended. If one meeting doesn't work for you, try another.

If your would prefer to speak with someone over the phone before deciding to attend a meeting please call our phone line ( 732) 372-5920 any day, any time. If we are unable to answer simply leave a voicemail with your first name and a phone number where we can reach you later.

MEETINGS

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NOTICE: Due to the COVID-19 virus, some SAA meetings may be temporarily suspended, have changed location, or have moved to an electronic format. Resultingly, our website list may not be 100% up-to-date. Please reach out to the listed local meeting contacts and location for each group you are interested in attending, to make sure that the group is still meeting and that they have not temporarily changed location or switched to an electronic meeting. Also, please don't forget about our telephone and electronic meetings! More information. See also  https://saa-recovery.org/meetings/

There are 19 meetings each week in 14 different locations through out New Jersey. Please see below to find which meeting is most convenient for you. All our meetings are open to those who seek recovery from their own sexual addiction or are concerned about their own sexual behavior. Meetings marked as "open to all visitors"  are also open to anyone else who is interesting in attending.

WEEKLY MEETING LOCATION LIST 

Sundays              Asbury Park, Freehold, Hoboken, Montclair

Mondays             Montclair, Mount Holly, Princeton Junction

Tuesdays             Edison

Wednesdays       Bordentown, Montclair, Neptune

Thursdays           Marlton, Metuchen

Fridays                 Montclair, Toms River

Saturdays            Little Falls, Montclair, Mount Holly

 *** see below for individual meeting details***

Asbury Park

Sunday    6:30 PM    503 Asbury Ave (at Grand Ave) held at Trinity Episcopal Church (Gym)

Open to all seeking help but closed to visitors

Men and Women

Step/Tradition/Topic

Info line: 856-502-4207

email: neptuneasburysaa@gmail.com

For local contacts, click here.

Bordentown

Wednesday    7:00 PM    Virtual 

Open to all seeking help but closed to visitors 

Call for log in information Ken K 732-996-9178

Men and Women 

Step/Tradition/Topic

Edison

Tuesday    7:30 PM    80 Jefferson Blvd (at Redwood Ave)    New Beginnings Church of the Nazarene, Parish Hall, down stairs

Open to all seeking help but closed to visitors

Men and Women 

Step/Tradition/Topic


Freehold   

Sunday    9:00 AM     901 W Main St (Off Routes 9 & 33, near Freehold Raceway Mall) Centra State Medical Center, Star & Barry Tobias Wellness Center, Conference Center Room A     (behind Hospital)

Open to all seeking help but closed to visitors

Women only

Women's SAA Recovery Meeting

Step/Tradition/Topic

Little Falls                           

Saturday     7:30 AM     United Methodist church, 139, Main St Little Falls Enter from rear parking lot, down steps on right.

Open to all seeking help but closed to visitors

Men and Women 

Step/Tradition/Topic

Step/Tradition/Topic

Also  Hybrid  ZOOM  meeting - join the in person group via Zoom. Txt  973  327 3545 for info

Marlton

Thursday    7:00 PM    61 Route 70 E   held at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, Chalice Room, between N Maple & N Locust Ave, enter white steeple doors at Cooper Ave, 

Open to all seeking help but closed to visitors

Men and Women 

Step/Tradition/Topic

Metuchen

Thursday     7:00 PM    Is now virtual only

Journey in Recovery (focus on obsessive use of pornography)

Open to all seeking help but closed to visitors

Men and Women 

Step/Tradition/Topic

Attend by Phone Number:(209) 844-4600

Attend on line: https://8X8.vc/94788157 

Contact person:

Nino 732-372-5920

email: journeyinrecovery@gmail.com 


Montclair

Monday  7:00 PM     Virtual General Beginner's Meeting 

Zoom link: https://nycsaa.org/montclair

Zoom Password: call 347-815-4722

Open to all seeking help but closed to visitors

Wednesday    7:30 PM   Hybrid 153 Park St  held at First Lutheran Church, Enter rear double doors from parking lot, small meeting room to the Left, basement

Open to all seeking help, Open to all visitors on first Wednesday of the Month.

Men and Women

Step Meeting

Friday    8:00 PM    Virtual 

Zoom link: https://nycsaa.org/montclair

Zoom Password: call 347-815-4722

Open to all seeking help but closed to visitors

Men only

Green Book Stories of Recovery

Saturday    9:00 AM   Hybrid 153 Park St  held at First Lutheran Church, Enter rear double doors from parking lot, small meeting room to the Left, basement

Zoom link: https://nycsaa.org/montclair

Zoom Password: call 347-815-4722

Open to all seeking help but closed to visitors

Men and Women

Primary Purpose Big Book

Sunday    7:00 PM   Virtual

Zoom link: https://nycsaa.org/montclair

Zoom Password: call 347-815-4722

Open to all seeking help but closed to visitors

Men and Women


Mount Holly

 Monday    7:00 PM    175 Madison Ave    held at Virtura Memorial Hospital, at W South Ave, Main entrance, conference room B

Open to all seeking help but closed to visitors

Men and Women

Step/Tradition/Topic

Saturday 8:00am    175 Madison Ave    held at Virtura Memorial Hospital, at W South Ave, Main entrance, conference room B

Open to all seeking help but closed to visitors

Men and Women

Step/Tradition/Topic


Mount Laurel

Unity Church of Christ

629 South Church Street

Mt. Laurel, NJ  08054

Those seeking helpZoom Access: MIXED

ENGLISH

Monday at 7:00PM

Zoom Access: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82627326233?pwd=UEFQQ0FJQWhaOWF2Rk1TWVRsZVdNdz09

Step/Tradition Meeting

Angelo: 215-815-9915


Neptune

Wednesday     7:00 PM    3531 Rt 33 (at Jumping Brook Rd)    held at Redeemer Lutheran Church (Downstairs)

Open to all seeking help but closed to visitors

Men and Women

Topic

Info line: 856-502-4207

email: neptuneasburysaa@gmail.com    

For local contacts, click here.


Princeton SAA

Meets via Zoom

East Windsor, NJ  08520

Those seeking help

Mixed

English

 Monday at 7:00pm 

Zoom ID: 732 994 2970, Passcode: johnf

Step/Tradition/Topic

Contact:

Warren: 908-461-3364


Princeton Junction

Monday    7:00 PM    177 Princeton Hightstown Rd    held at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, S of S Mill Rd, Enter white double doors on right

Open to all seeking help but closed to visitors

Men and Women

Step/Tradition/Topic

Open to all seeking help but closed to visitors


Toms River

Friday    7:30 PM    415 Washington St, Christ Episcopal Church, E of Magnolia Ln, Downstairs, rooms 3 & 4


CONTACT US

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In New Jersey we have a dedicated phone line and an email address that are maintained by grateful recovering sex addicts who have volunteered their time to be of service to those who need guidance.

 

Call us / Text us now: 

Contact Nino

(732) 354-1607


PLEASE NOTE NEW EMAIL ADDRESS

Email us:

                   General Information: journeyinrecovery@gmail.com

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