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You may find the following links of interest; I welcome your suggestions about other resources related to body, mind and soul. 
 
 

Resources for health and self-awareness

Need information about club drugs like ecstasy, crystal, etc.?  Click here. A brief online screening for depression is available by clicking here.  And good information about depression is available here.
ATLCMA - Crystal Meth Anonymous Atlanta.  A good resource for people who know they have a problem with crystal, or who wonder if they may be developing one. Health risk assessment tests can help establish your level of overall well-being. To establish your “Health Quotient,” click here for a link to RealAge. 
To assess whether or not you may have a problem with alcoholism, click here. A link to the self-test of the National Council on Alcoholism.  Alwaysyourchoice.com is a medical practice in New York; their web site offers a great deal of information about health, including sexual health, for men and women.
The Kiersey Temperament Sorter is another self-exploration tool.  It is related to the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator. To take this test online, click here  

Gay, lesbian, bisexual and trans resources

Click here  for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered resources from the American Library Association. The Society for the Study of Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Issues, a division of the American Psychological Association.
Manifest Love is a resource for changing gay male culture. Gay Spirit Visions. An organization promoting Gay men’s spirituality, particularly in the Southeastern United States. 
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) is a vital resource for protecting the rights of all Americans. White Crane Journal, the premier resource for gay male spirituality for more than 15 years.
International Gay and Lesbian Human Rights Commission Don Clark, Ph.D., renowned psychotherapist and author (San Francisco).
Lambda Legal Defense Fund NGLTF - National Gay and Lesbian Task Force
NCLR - National Center for Lesbian Rights The Men's Gathering, a resource for African American men who love men.
International Foundation for Gender Education a resource for gender/transgender questions. A paper on sexual orientation I presented for Lutherans Concerned/North America.
Atlanta Crystal Meth Anonymous is a twelve-step resource for dealing with methamphetamine abuse. The Galano Club is a twelve-step resource for GLBTQ people and others in Atlanta.  It hosts Alcholics Anonymous, Al-Anon, Narcotics Anonymous and other support groups.
YouthPride is an Atlanta organization for young gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender folks.  Even if you aren't in Atlanta, you will find this site full of useful information. The Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network -- working to end bigotry in our schools.
Matthew Shepard Foundation for a variety of information on gay youth and opposing hate crimes.  
   
 Erotic healing resources
The Body Electric School  Phone: (510) 653-1594. The primary resource for men’s programs devoted to sacred sexuality. Programs for women are also offered.

Do you live in Australia or New Zealand?  The Body Electric School also offers courses there.  Click here for more information.

EROSpirit Institute. A resource for videos and training regarding sexuality and spirituality. Joseph Kramer, Director.

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