# Freedom From Religion Help Resources - Texas ## National Resources - **Freedom From Religion Foundation (FFRF):** - **Phone:** 1-800-335-4021 - **Website:** [https://ffrf.org](https://ffrf.org/) - **Services Provided:** Legal advocacy for separation of church and state, educational resources on freedom from religion, and support for individuals experiencing religious coercion. - **Secular Coalition for America:** - **Phone:** 202-299-1091 - **Website:** [https://www.secular.org](https://www.secular.org/) - **Description:** Advocacy for secular policies and the protection of non-religious rights. - **Recovering From Religion (RFR):** - **Phone:** 1-844-368-2848 - **Website:** [https://www.recoveringfromreligion.org](https://www.recoveringfromreligion.org/) - **Services Provided:** Emotional support and resources for individuals questioning their faith or transitioning out of religion. ## Statewide Freedom From Religion Resources - **Texas Secular Alliance** - **Phone:** [Insert phone number] - **Website:** [Insert link] - **Services Provided:** Advocacy for secularism, legal support for church-state separation issues, and community events promoting non-religious perspectives. - **Texas Chapter of Freedom From Religion Foundation (FFRF Texas):** - **Phone:** [Insert phone number] - **Website:** [Insert link] - **Services Provided:** Support for individuals facing religious coercion, local advocacy efforts, and educational outreach programs. ## Regional Freedom From Religion Groups ### Austin Area - **Austin Atheists Helping the Homeless:** - **Phone:** [Insert phone number] - **Website:** [https://www.atxahh.org](https://www.atxahh.org/) - **Office Location:** [Insert address] - **Specialized Services:** Volunteer opportunities, secular outreach programs, and community support. - **Secular Texas Meetup Groups (Austin Chapter):** - **Website:** [https://www.meetup.com](https://www.meetup.com/) (Search for "Secular Austin") - **Specialized Services:** Networking for non-religious individuals, discussion groups, and social activities. ### Houston Area - **Houston Oasis:** - **Phone:** [Insert phone number] - **Website:** [https://www.houstonoasis.org](https://www.houstonoasis.org/) - **Office Location:** [Insert address] - **Specialized Services:** Weekly secular gatherings, support networks, and community-building activities. ### Dallas-Fort Worth Area - **DFW Coalition of Reason:** - **Phone:** [Insert phone number] - **Website:** [https://www.dfwcor.org](https://www.dfwcor.org/) - **Specialized Services:** Collaboration of secular organizations in the DFW area, local events, and advocacy campaigns. ## Reporting and Legal Support - **American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Texas:** - **Phone:** 1-888-653-6498 - **Website:** [https://www.aclutx.org](https://www.aclutx.org/) - **When to Call:** To report violations of religious freedom or separation of church and state in Texas. ## Online Resources - **Secular Therapy Project:** - **Website:** [https://www.seculartherapy.org](https://www.seculartherapy.org/) - **Features:** Directory of secular therapists and counselors who provide evidence-based therapy without religious influence. ## Educational Resources - **FFRF's Nontracts:** - **Website:** [https://ffrf.org/publications/nontracts](https://ffrf.org/publications/nontracts) - **Description:** Short, informative booklets addressing common topics related to secularism and freedom from religion. ## Additional Support - **Camp Quest Texas:** - **Phone:** [Insert phone number] - **Website:** [https://www.campquest.org](https://www.campquest.org/) - **Services Provided:** Summer camps for children in secular families, focusing on critical thinking, science, and humanist values. --- _Updated as of January 3, 2025. For corrections or additional information, please contact the Freedom From Religion Foundation at 1-800-335-4021._