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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.

MEETINGS CANCELLED!

SF lunchtime meetings at Old Saint Mary’s are cancelled this week due to remodeling.

Bocce Ball Tournament This Saturday!

The Tools of Recovery meeting once again asks you to join them this Saturday the 21st for their annual Bocce Ball Games at Julliard Park in Santa Rosa! Games will start at 11am and run till 4pm. You’ll find your fellows at the Bocce Ball Court at the North West corner of the park. Bring your own drinks. No Experience or Equipment required! You’ll have a blast!

Service Opportunities

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

Contribute To The Giving Hope A Chance Campaign. This campaign is working towards increasing public information about SAA, developing an online community, and strengthening technology and infrastructure. ​For further information contact Phillip B. at the ISO office via e-mail: ​phillipb@saa-iso.net​ or phone 1-800-477-8191

ISO Survey - Representation Matters!

ISO created a survey to help them understand the demographics of our members. This will help them determine how to help existing members, and outreach strategies for sex addicts, the professional community and public at large. Your intergroup rep should be able to connect you with a copy of the survey via e-mail or paper. You can also reach out to the ISO in regards to the survey at ​info@saa-recovery.org​ or 1-800-477-8191

Sex Addicts Recovery Podcast

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

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

SAA Step Workshop

Starting late August/September 2019 at San Jose - Trinity Presbyterian, Saturdays 9:45 am - 11:15 am The focus will be on reading, discussion and working on the steps. The SAA green book , AA Big/Blue Book, AA 12 steps and 12 traditions, the book “Drop the Rock” for 6 &7 and step specific handouts. Contact: ​matt.taylor64@gmail.com​ for details

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

New Meeting in Alameda

First Things First meets at 7:15 PM on WEDNESDAYS. First Congregational Church of Alameda, 1912 Central Ave. Miracle Room on 2nd Floor at Chestnut Street. Open/mixed

Upcoming Event

Recovery Day In Half Moon Bay for members of any S fellowship and their families. At Poplar Beach, Sunday September 29, 10 am - 6 pm. Bring your lunch and beach supplies, no alcohol but tasty snacks are encouraged. More details here: https://recovery-day-in-half-moon-bay6.webnode.com

Publishing Announcements

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