What it is

reFOCUS is a support and referral network for people who seek healing from adverse affects they're experiencing due to their involvement with a totalist or extremely controlling organization or relationship.

reFOCUS is not an organization, per se (it has no membership). It is, rather, a network, a nexus of connections between people in recovery, the lines of communication which link people up with available resources necessary to their recovery. Those resources include other former members, support groups and rehab facilities, mental health professionals, clergy, and other supportive organizations.

This network also serves as a means to encourage the creation and exchange of related information which educates, encourages, or informs, such as books, articles, journals, newsletters, video and audio materials, surveys and research data, etc.

What it does

The board of directors of reFOCUS serves to facilitate exchanges within the network, and to identify and evaluate any additional resources which may be available.

In the recent past the board's primary focus has been given to establishing reFOCUS' identity, purpose, and goals; writing by-laws; filing for incorporation; considering security measures; drawing up support group guidelines; and reconsidering our relationships with other supportive organizations.

Current and near future focus will be given to assisting local support groups; identify currently existing ones, and to encourage the establishment of new ones; and promoting and supporting Wellspring and other rehab facilities.

A newsletter is also in the works, reFOCUS FORUM, which promises to provide many very interesting possibilities and opportunities.

Other ongoing projects include maintaining the former member contact list, creating a referral list of experienced mental health professionals sensitive to the struggles of former members, and exploring possible pertinent uses of the inter-net and on-line computer services.

A History of FOCUS/reFOCUS