The Society for the Advancement of Sexual Health (SASH) is the only organization dedicated specifically to helping those who suffer
from out of control sexual behavior.
Founded in 1987 by Patrick Carnes, Richard Santorini and Ed Armstrong, SASH began as a membership organization for people
concerned with sexual addiction problems. Today SASH has an international membership.
| SASH has a two-fold purpose: |
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To provide up-to-date research and information to our members, many of whom are
professionals and work with people who struggle with sexual addiction and
compulsion
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To provide pertinent information and education to the general public
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National office
The Society for the Advancement of Sexual Health (SASH) is focused
on education, training and resources for understanding and treating sexual
addiction and compulsivity. We have a board of
directors of nearly 20 distinguished members. They come from all walks
of life and parts of the world and their service to this organization is
volunteer.
Mission statement
The Society for the Advancement of Sexual Health is a nonprofit
organization dedicated to promoting public and professional awareness and
understanding of addictive/compulsive sexual behavior and its associated
negative consequences. SASH provides access to education, information and
referral resources, encouraging wellness for all those we serve.
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Promote public and professional access to information and resources about the
disorders of sexual addiction, sexual compulsivity and sexual offending.
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Support research in the field of sexual addiction, sexual compulsivity and
sexual offending.
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Promote acceptance of the diagnosis of sexual addiction and sexual
compulsivity.
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Promote appropriate training and education conducive to prevention,
intervention and treatment of sexual addiction, sexual compulsivity and sexual
offending.
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Encourage communication and collaboration among treatment models and available
resources.
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Provide international education opportunities through newsletters, journals,
conferences and the media.
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Discern and respond to the stigmatization of sexual addiction, sexual
compulsivity and sexual offending.
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Annual conference
The SASH annual national conference
offers a source of cutting-edge information about all aspects of sexual
addiction that occurs both at home and in the workplace. We also reach out to
thousands of people around the world who contact us and ask for help.
