Positive Alternatives to Homosexuality (PATH) is a coalition of groups that purport to help "people with unwanted same-sex attractions (SSA) 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."[1] 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.
A number of professional and activist organizations sharply disagree with PATH goals.[citation needed] 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."[2] Most mental health professionals and the American Psychological Association consider reparative therapy discredited.[3]
In July 2003, various organizations united to form PATH.[4] As of June 2014, PATH has 26 partner organizations:[1]
Exodus International belonged to the initial members, but left in April 2007.[5]
