North Star Online Discussion Groups

North Star sponsors a variety of discussion groups intended to provide a moderated forum in which you can post and read messages of support, compassion, and encouragement, as well as individual experiences of doubt, fear, hope, and joy. >> MORE ABOUT DISCUSSION GROUPS

As interest, need, and activity level evolve, these groups are subject to change. If there is a particular demographic for which you feel a group would be beneficial, please let us know. If there is sufficient interest, we will consider creating such a group.

If you would like to join more than one group – and are eligible according to the demographic – each group must be joined separately.

Main Discussion Groups

Select any of the following groups to read the rules and expectations, and request to join.

Specialty Groups

The following groups offer special focus on interests or concerns that may not be addressed in the general groups. These groups were formed based on level of interest and are subject to change as interest, need, and activity level evolve.

Following this list are additional groups North Star is considering forming, given sufficient interest. If there is a particular demographic for which you feel a group would be beneficial, please let us know by filling out our website survey. Given sufficient interest and support, we will gladly consider creating such a group.

Under Consideration by North Star

The following are groups North Star is considering forming, given sufficient interest. If there is a particular demographic for which you feel a group would be beneficial, whether listed below or not, please let us know by filling out our website survey. Given sufficient interest and support, we will gladly consider creating such a group.

Accountability, Men
Dating the Opposite Sex
Returning to Fellowship
Married Women
Sexual Addiction Recovery, Women
Sexual Abuse Survivors, Women
Substance Abuse Recovery
Intersex Individuals
Language Demographics: Español; Português; Other
Regional Demographics: Europe; Australia, New Zealand, and Polynesia; Asia; Africa; Other

Groups Sponsored by Other Organizations

The following are groups sponsored by other individuals or organizations whose mission and goals we have reason to believe are in general harmony with the mission of North Star and the values and standards of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Clean-LDS

For Latter-day Saint men and women (both same-sex and opposite-sex attracted) who struggle with an addiction to or abuse of pornography. Additional groups include "Clean-Support," for LDS men and women married to people who struggle with an addiction to or abuse of pornography, and "Clean-Marriage," for married Latter-day Saints who either struggle with pornography or are married to someone who does.

Ruth and Esther

For Latter-day Saint women affected by sexual abuse, including friends and family members. Though geared toward LDS women, women of all faiths who have been affected by sexual abuse are welcome.

Latter-day Saint Recovery Support Forums

Includes forums for those who struggle with sexual addictions, spouses of those who struggle with sexual addictions, those who struggle with sexual addictions and body image issues, those who struggle with same-sex attraction, those who struggle with sexual addictions, spouses of those who struggle with sexual addictions, those who struggle with sexual addictions and body image issues, and those who struggle with same-sex attraction

Disciples 2

Includes discussion groups for men, women, and family members dealing with issues related to same-sex attraction, and "who have chosen or may someday choose to be in harmony with our Heavenly Father and His laws as set forth by modern-day prophets and apostles."

People Can Change

For men of all faiths – or no faith – who desire to resolve unwanted same-sex attractions, as well as heterosexual men whose your sole motivation is to give support and increase their own understanding, compassion, and sense of brotherhood. Includes additional group for spouses.

Evergreen Español

Para los hombres y mujeres Santos de los Ultimos Dias de habla hispana, quienes experimentan atraccion del mismo sexo y desean vivir acorde con las doctrinas y enseñanzas de la Iglesia.

(For Spanish-speaking Latter-day Saint men and women who experience same-sex attraction and want to live in accordance with the doctrines and teachings of the Church.)