Positive Alternatives to Homosexuality


Positive Alternatives to Homosexuality is a coalition of groups that work to help "people with unwanted same-sex attractions realize their personal goals for change—whether by developing their innate heterosexual potential or by embracing a lifestyle as a single, non-sexually active man or woman." The predominantly ex-gay member groups promote the "right to decide whether to seek counseling or therapy" and abstinence. The coalition lists studies on reparative therapy and links to organizations that work with people who have unwanted same-sex attractions.

Criticism

A number of professional and activist organizations sharply disagree with PATH goals. According to PFLAG, PATH is an anti-equality organization that "pursues discredited and profoundly damaging reparative therapy, as evidenced by the company the organization keeps." Most mental health professionals and the American Psychological Association consider reparative therapy discredited.

Member organizations

In July 2003, various organizations united to form PATH. As of June 2014, PATH has 26 partner organizations:
  1. American College of Pediatricians
  2. Anglican Mainstream
  3. Core
  4. Courage International
  5. Family Watch International
  6. German Institute for Youth and Society
  7. Help 4 Families
  8. Homosexuals Anonymous
  9. International Healing Foundation
  10. International Institute of Reorientation Therapies
  11. Jason
  12. Jews Offering New Alternatives for Healing
  13. Jonah Institute of Gender Affirmation
  14. National Association for Research & Therapy of Homosexuality
  15. North Star
  16. OneByOne
  17. Parakaleo
  18. Parents and Friends of Ex-Gays and Gays
  19. Brothers on a Road Less Traveled
  20. Powerful Change Ministry Group
  21. Renacer
  22. Transforming Congregations
  23. True Freedom Trust
  24. VenSer
  25. Voices of Change
Exodus International belonged to the initial members, but left in April 2007.