About us
What Recovering from Religion Is About
Do you doubt your beliefs? Have questions about changing or leaving your faith?
You are not alone—and we are here to help.
Recovering from Religion (RfR) exists to provide ongoing, personal support for individuals who are examining, changing, or choosing to let go of their religious beliefs. We are not here to deconvert anyone or tell you what to believe. We are here to offer understanding, support, and healing during what can often be a challenging and emotional transitional period.
This kind of transition can bring a wide range of feelings and may have a ripple effect across many areas of life. RfR Support Group meetings are designed to be safe, anonymous spaces where you can openly share doubts, fears, and experiences—without judgment, proselytizing, or biased feedback.
If you need someone to talk to before your meeting date, RfR offers both a hotline and an online chat for immediate support.
Call (844) 368-2848 or visit www.recoveringfromreligion.org to chat online.
There is no cost to attend our support groups. If you feel inspired to contribute, donations can be made at:
www.recoveringfromreligion.org/donate
Please note that RfR volunteers are peer supporters, not licensed therapists. If you feel you may benefit from professional mental health support, we encourage you to explore the Secular Therapy Project. This service connects you with thoroughly vetted therapists who provide only evidence-based, non-religious treatment—no rosaries, no faith healing. Fees, insurance, and sliding scale options vary by provider.
Learn more at www.seculartherapy.org.
Looking for reliable information but don’t know where to start? Browse our extensive resource database:
https://www.recoveringfromreligion.org/resources
Love what RfR does? Consider volunteering! We offer a variety of roles and would be glad to have you.
Explore opportunities at www.recoveringfromreligion.org/volunteer
Unable to make it to a meeting—or want to attend more? Support groups are offered nearly every day, most of them online. You do not need to live in the same city or state to join a virtual group.
View our full calendar here: https://www.recoveringfromreligion.org/sg-calendar
Have feedback or concerns? Please share your thoughts with us through our anonymous feedback form:
https://forms.gle/abxkXCCPCbxjFQuY8
For all RfR links, programs, and resources in one place, visit our Linktree:
https://linktr.ee/RecoveringFromReligion
Upcoming events
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- Network event
RfRx - The Future of Reason, featuring Katie Suleta
·OnlineOnline9 attendees from 43 groupsFor decades, the skeptical movement has relied on the same voices, the same tropes, and a "debunking" style that often feels more like a lecture than a conversation. But as wellness influencers, medical grifters, and algorithmic echo chambers get more sophisticated, our defense of reason needs an upgrade.
In this RfRx episode, Katie Suleta will argue that the survival of skepticism depends on our ability to recruit beyond the usual suspects and train a new generation that is as empathetic as it is analytical. We don't just need more skeptics; we need different skeptics. It’s time to move the movement from the fringes of the internet to the front lines of the real world
Join us either in Zoom (where you can ask questions), or watch the show live in YouTube. And remember to stay for the Zoom hangout after the show!
The first hour will be the topic discussion, followed by a Q&A session in which you can ask the guests your great questions. After the Q&A we’ll open up the lines for everyone and just talk and hangout for a bit with the hosts and guest(s). For RfRx comments, inquiries & topical questions, email us at RfRx@recoveringfromreligion.org.
Join in on the Zoom Meeting: http://tinyurl.com/weeklyrfrx
Meeting ID: 186 729 414One tap mobile
+13462487799,,186729414# US (Houston)
+16699006833,,186729414# US (San Jose)To dial into the Zoom meeting, find your local number here: https://zoom.us/u/ac9ycq80GQ
This RfRx session will be recorded and posted on the RfR YouTube channel along with all previous RfRx sessions: http://www.youtube.com/recoveringfromreligion.
The primary focus of a Recovering From Religion support group is to provide ongoing and personal support to individuals as they let go of their religious beliefs. This transitional period is an ongoing process that can result in a range of emotions, as well as a ripple effect of consequences throughout an individual’s life. We are here to help each other through this journey.
There is no cost to attend RfRx but, if you feel so inclined, donations can be made at http://www.recoveringfromreligion.org/donate
Any time you are struggling with religious doubts or fears you can connect with a trained RfR Helpline agent 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. To chat online go to http://www.recoveringfromreligion.org.
To talk over the phone, dial:
(844) 368-2848 in the US & Canada
+3 4505 2402 in Australia
+20 3856 8791 in the UK
+27 11 043 5323 in South AfricaIf you are in need of professional help, we can offer the Secular Therapy Project to provide options to connect with a professional therapist. All therapists have been thoroughly vetted by our organization and offer only evidence-based and non-religious treatment. Connect with them at http://www.seculartherapy.org.
RfR has an immense collection of well-curated resources available as you go through your journey, including resources for mental and physical crises, working with relationships, issues stemming from specific religions, coming out stories, and much more. Head to http://www.recoveringfromreligion.org/resources for these helpful resources
Like what RfR does? Why not volunteer! There are quite a few options and we are always in need of volunteers. Head over to http://www.recoveringfromreligion.org/volunteer for more info.
- Network event
![WOMEN'S Online Support Group [AUS based time zone]](https://secure.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/4/9/8/c/highres_533298828.jpeg)
WOMEN'S Online Support Group [AUS based time zone]
·OnlineOnline48 attendees from 51 groups*NOTE: This meeting is solely for individuals who identify as women, female, non-binary, trans women, AFAB, and gender-fluid.
The Recovering from Religion WOMEN'S VIRTUAL support group will meet the 2nd Sunday of each month @ 12pm (GMT+11:00 Australian Eastern Time - Melbourne), unless the date falls on a holiday. A note for people in the US: this will usually fall on the second Saturday at 7pm central US time, but sometimes with calendar mechanics this may result in the meeting falling in the US on the first Saturday of the month. Please check the main RfR support group calendar, which displays automatically in your computer's local time. The calendar is displayed here: https://www.recoveringfromreligion.org/sg-calendarcovering from Religion
What Recovering from Religion is About:
The primary focus of a Recovering From Religion support group is to provide ongoing and personal support to individuals as they let go of their religious beliefs. This transitional period is an ongoing process that can result in a range of emotions, as well as a ripple effect of consequences throughout an individual’s life. As such, the support meetings are safe and anonymous places to express these doubts, fears, and experiences without biased feedback or proselytizing.
We are here to help each other through this journey.
There is no cost to attend this support group but, if you feel so inclined, donations can be made at www.recoveringfromreligion.org/donate
If you find you need to talk with someone before the next support meeting, RfR has a hotline and online chat for that express purpose. Go to www.recoveringfromreligion.org and click on the green chat bubble in the lower left corner of the site to chat online.
If you are in need of professional help, we can offer the Secular Therapy Project to provide options to connect with a professional therapist. All therapists have been thoroughly vetted by our organization and offer only evidence-based and non-religious treatment. Connect with them at www.seculartherapy.org.
Like what RfR does? Why not volunteer! There are quite a few options. Head over to www.recoveringfromreligion.org/volunteer for more info.
1 attendee from this group - Network event
![WOMEN'S Online Support Group [AUS based time zone]](https://secure.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/4/7/3/d/highres_533298237.jpeg)
WOMEN'S Online Support Group [AUS based time zone]
·OnlineOnline44 attendees from 51 groups*NOTE: This meeting is solely for individuals who identify as women, female, non-binary, trans women, AFAB, and gender-fluid.
The Recovering from Religion WOMEN'S VIRTUAL support group will meet the 2nd Sunday of each month @ 10am (GMT+11:00 Australian Eastern Time), unless the date falls on a holiday. A note for people in the US: this will usually fall on the second Saturday at 7pm central US time, but sometimes with calendar mechanics this may result in the meeting falling in the US on the first Saturday of the month. Please check the main RfR support group calendar, which displays automatically in your computer's local time. The calendar is displayed here: https://www.recoveringfromreligion.org/sg-calendarcovering from Religion
What Recovering from Religion is About:
The primary focus of a Recovering From Religion support group is to provide ongoing and personal support to individuals as they let go of their religious beliefs. This transitional period is an ongoing process that can result in a range of emotions, as well as a ripple effect of consequences throughout an individual’s life. As such, the support meetings are safe and anonymous places to express these doubts, fears, and experiences without biased feedback or proselytizing.
We are here to help each other through this journey.
There is no cost to attend this support group but, if you feel so inclined, donations can be made at www.recoveringfromreligion.org/donate
If you find you need to talk with someone before the next support meeting, RfR has a hotline and online chat for that express purpose. Go to www.recoveringfromreligion.org and click on the green chat bubble in the lower left corner of the site to chat online.
If you are in need of professional help, we can offer the Secular Therapy Project to provide options to connect with a professional therapist. All therapists have been thoroughly vetted by our organization and offer only evidence-based and non-religious treatment. Connect with them at www.seculartherapy.org.
Like what RfR does? Why not volunteer! There are quite a few options. Head over to www.recoveringfromreligion.org/volunteer for more info.
1 attendee from this group
![WOMEN'S Online Support Group [Europe-based time zones]](https://secure.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/4/9/d/2/highres_533298898.jpeg)
Past events
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