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For Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Questioning & Intersex (GLBTQQI) Members

If you have a desire to stop addictive sexual behavior of any type, you are welcome here.

Our fellowship is open to women and men, regardless of age, race, religion, ethnic background, marital status, or occupation. We welcome members of any sexual identity or orientation, whether they are gay, straight, bisexual, or transgendered.
Sex Addicts Anonymous, pp. 1-2

While all of our Bay Area meetings try to be safe places for all members, GLBTQQI newcomers and members may feel varying degrees of comfort and safety at different meetings. Therefore, in addition to all our mixed meetings in the Bay Area, we have a meeting in San Francisco with a special focus on the needs of our gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer and questioning members. This meeting is held Fridays at 6:30 PM. Please see the schedule for location information. There are also GLBTQQI telemeetings listed in the schedule.

We suggest that you attend at least 6 meetings before deciding if SAA is for you. Listen to others. Talk to members you relate to. Meetings typically have pamphlets, brochures and books which can also help you on this journey.

From our International Service Organization

Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender members and newcomers may contact GLBT Outreach for information at GLBT@saa-recovery.org.

New Draft Pamphlet

Download the new GLBT Draft Pamphlet now. Send comments and suggestions on this pamphlet to GLBT@saa-recovery.org.

GLBTQQI Inquiries

If you would like to contact a GLBTQQI sex addict in the Bay Area to inquire about our program of recovery, send an email to glbt@bayareasaa.org.

Giving Thanks November 16th -- 12 Noon to 3 PM

Please join us in our 17th annual fundraising event! Flyers with Berkeley location can be found at meetings. Call (415) 456-1063 or email info@bayareasaa.org.

$96,000 LifeLine Partner Challenge

Matching Gift Challenge for ISO LifeLine Partners • Starts October 1, 2019; Ends When the $96,000 matching fund is depleted or May 31, 2020. • Only new or increased Monthly LifeLine Partner enrollments will qualify for the match.

Attention All Meetings - Call to action

Elect A Group Service Representatives (GSR) For Your Meeting. Each meeting should have a registered a primary and alternate GSR with the ISO. ​What is a GSR? GSR’s meet at least once a year, with the other GSR’s in their area to discuss items to be voted on for the annual conference. Each area will send a GSR to represent them at the meeting. The Bay Area has 3 areas (South Bay, SF and East Bay). So that means the Bay Area will be represented by 3 GSRs at the upcoming October Conference. ​Have your meeting elect one and register them at https://www.saa-iso.org/mbrs/gsr/index.php.

Write For Out Of The Fog - Our Newsletter

All contributions are welcome on your recovery, the Steps, an epiphany you had or any other wisdom you wish to share. Send all submissions to newsletter@bayareasaa.org.

Holiday Jam - Thursday, December 5th, 8:30 - 10:00 pm

United Methodist Church, 655 Magdalena Ave., Los Altos Annual holiday jam following the Los Altos evening meeting. Bring your musical instruments, voices and join in a variety of holiday musical merrymaking. Bring a snack to share if you like.

Featured Literature

In the past year there were two new pamphlets that came out. Both can be found at https://saa-recovery.org/literature. Hope of Recovery - Offers a good overview of the SAA program. Recommitting to Recovery - For those who are coming back to work the program.

Sex Addicts Recovery Podcast

Volunteers Wanted For Thumbnail Artwork. Contact Jason T: ​taboadafett@gmail.com

New location, time for Monday meeting (formerly in El Cerrito)

Step Study/Meditation/Speaker, 7 PM at 3415 Barrett Ave., Richmond CA 94805. Enter from rear look for sign on door that says 12 Step Meeting. @34th St. (Open to visitors).

New Zoom meeting

“Healthy Intimate Relationships” Zoom (online) meeting, Tuesdays at 5:30 pm PT This is a blended meeting, hosted by COSA, in which SAA members and their affected partners are welcome to join, together or separately, whether they are in a current relationship or not. This meeting uses the 12 steps and traditions to help us develop a greater capacity for empathy and emotional intimacy in our primary love relationships. ​contact ​hir.zoom@yahoo.com​ for meeting ID and password

Publishing Announcements

Call (415) 456-1063 or send email to info@bayareasaa.org to publish fellowship news and announcements here.