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This information is provided as a resource and does not constitute an endorsement for any group. It is the responsibility of the reader to decide whether a group is appropriate for his/her needs. For evidence-based information on diseases, conditions, symptoms, treatment and wellness issues, continue searching this site. Narcotics Anonymous
(MULTILINGUAL) International. 44,000+ meetings per week in 127 countries. Founded 1953. 12-Step. Worldwide multicultural organization whose primary purpose is to help any individual stop using drugs. No dues, fees or registration. The only requirement for membership is the desire to stop using drugs. Information is available in several languages, on audio tape, CD and in Braille.
Write:
Narcotics Anonymous
P.O. Box 9999
Van Nuys, CA 91409
Voice: 818-773-9999
Fax: 818-700-0700
Website: http://www.na.org
E-mail: fsmail@na.org
Verified: 9/20/2007Families Anonymous
International. 500+ groups. Founded 1971. 12-Step. Fellowship for relatives and friends of persons with drug, alcohol or behavioral problems. Members learn to achieve their own serenity in spite of the turmoil which surrounds them. Besides many booklets, pamphlets, bookmarks, publications include daily thought book, 'Today A Better Way' and a bimonthly newsletter 'The Twelve-Step Rag.' Offers group development guidelines.
Write:
Families Anonymous
P.O. Box 3475
Culver City, CA 90231-3475
Voice: 1-800-736-9805
Fax: 310-815-9682
Website: http://www.FamiliesAnonymous.org
E-mail: famanon@FamiliesAnonymous.org
Verified: 11/3/2007Cocaine Anonymous, Inc.
International. 2500 chapters. Founded 1982. 12-Step. Fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from addiction. Quarterly newsletter. Group starter kit available.
Write:
Cocaine Anonymous
3740 Overland Ave., Suite C
Los Angeles, CA 90034-6337
Fax: 310-559-2554
Website: http://ca.org
E-mail: cawso@ca.org
Verified: 12/20/2007Nar-Anon Family Group Headquarters, Inc.
International. 1600 groups. Founded 1967. 12-Step. Group offering self-help recovery to families and friends of addicts. Members share their experience, hope and strength with each other. Packet of information for starting new groups. Nar-Ateen and Nar-Atot programs available.
Write:
Nar-Anon Family Group Headquarters
22527 Crenshaw Blvd., Suite 200B
Torrance, CA 90505
Voice: 1-800-477-6291
Fax: 310-534-8688
Website: http://www.nar-anon.org
E-mail: naranonwso@hotmail.com
Verified: 12/20/2007Pills Anonymous
Model. 2 groups in New York City. Self-help, self-supporting, anonymous 12-step program, based on the principles of A.A., for those who want to help themselves and others recover from chemical addiction.
Write:
Pills Anonymous
P.O. Box 1972, Old Chelsea Station
New York, NY 10113
Voice: 212-874-0700
Website: http://www.geocities.com
E-mail: panonjh@yahoo.com
Verified: 11/15/2007National Family Partnership
(formerly Parents for Drug-Free Youth) National. 58 affiliates. Founded 1980. Drug prevention, education, information and networking for parents to address drug prevention. Legislative advocacy on federal level and information resource for state and local efforts. Annual Red Ribbon Campaign, resource center, drug prevention and anti-tobacco resource.
Write:
National Family Partnership
2490 Coral Way, Suite 501
Miami, FL 33145
Voice: 1-800-705-8997
Fax: 305-856-4815
Website: http://www.nfp.org
E-mail: ireyes@informedfamilies.org
Verified: 11/3/2007Co-Anon Family Groups
International. 28 groups. Founded 1985. 12-Step. Program for families and friends of cocaine, crack and other drug addicts, whether they are actively using or not. Online e-mail and face-to-face meetings. Provides assistance in starting new groups.
Write:
Co-Anon Family Groups
P.O. Box 12722
Tucson, AZ 85732-2722
Voice: 1-800-898-9985
Website: http://www.co-anon.org
E-mail: info@co-anon.org
Verified: 9/18/2007Intercongregational Addictions Program (ICAP)
International. Founded 1979. Network of recovering alcoholic women in religious orders. Helps Roman Catholic women who are or have been members of religious orders and are alcoholic or chemically dependent, compulsive eaters, compulsive gamblers, etc. Information, referrals, assistance in meeting other members, phone support, conferences and e-mail support.
Voice: 708-488-9770
Fax: 708-488-9774
E-mail: icapsrs@sbcglobal.net
Verified: 12/11/2007Secular Organizations for Sobriety (Save Ourselves)
International. Founded 1986. Mutual help for alcoholics and addicts who want to acknowledge their addiction and maintain sobriety as a separate issue from religion or spirituality. Newsletter. Guidelines and assistance available for starting groups. Real-time online chats and e-groups available.
Voice: 323-664-4295
Fax: 323-664-4271
Website: http://www.cfiwest.org
E-mail: sos@cfiwest.org
Verified: 12/11/2007Anesthetists in Recovery
National network. Founded 1984. 150+ members. Network of recovering nurse anesthetists. Provides phone support, information and referrals to groups and treatment.
Voice: 215-635-0183
Fax: 215-829-8757
Website: http://health.groups.yahooo.com/group/airforsobriety
E-mail: a.to.z@comcast.net
Verified: 10/1/2007Psychologists Helping Psychologists
National network. Founded 1980. For doctoral-level psychologists or students who've had a personal experience with alcohol or drugs. Aim is to support each other in recovery. Aims to educate psychology community. Regional/national get-togethers and newsletter.
Write:
Psychologists Helping Psychologist
3481 S. Utah St.
Arlington, VA 22206-1921
Voice: 703-243-447
Fax: 703-243-7125
E-mail: AnnS@Erols.com
Verified: 5/8/2008Marijuana Anonymous World Services
International. 50+ groups. Founded 1989. 12-Step. Fellowship of men and women who desire to stay clean of marijuana. Literature and starter packets. Various online meetings.
Write:
Marijuana Anonymous
P.O. Box 2912
Van Nuys, CA 91404
Voice: 1-800-766-6779
Website: http://www.marijuana-anonymous.org
E-mail: office@marijuana-anonymous.org
Verified: 11/3/2007SMART Recovery (r)
(Self-Management And Recovery Training) National. 225+ affiliated groups. Founded 1994. Network of self-help groups for individuals wanting to gain their independence from addictive and compulsive behaviors. SMART Recovery is an abstinence program based on cognitive-behavioral principles, especially those of rational-emotive behavior therapy. Newsletter, information, referrals, literature and assistance in starting local groups.
Voice: 1-866-951-5357
Fax: 440-951-5358
Website: http://www.smartrecovery.org
E-mail: info@smartrecovery.org
Verified: 12/11/2007Chemically Dependent Anonymous
National. 65 affiliated groups. Founded 1980. Purpose is to carry the message of recovery to the chemically dependent person. For those with a desire to abstain from drugs/alcohol. Information and referrals, phone support, conferences and group development guidelines.
Write:
Chemically Dependent Anonymous
P.O. Box 813
Annapolis, MD 21401
Voice: 1-888-232-4673
Website: http://www.cdaweb.org
Verified: 12/11/2007Social Workers Helping Social Workers
National network. Founded 1981. Supports recovery from alcohol or other chemical dependence, either their own or that of a significant other, among social workers (BSW/MSW) or BSW/MSW students. Social workers with other addictions are welcome to attend meetings. Newsletter, annual conferences, some regional retreats/meetings, continuing education, daily e-mail digest and group development guidelines.
Voice: 773-493-6940
Website: http://www.socialworkershelping.org
E-mail: SWHSWIL@aol.com
Verified: 10/8/2007Free N One Recovery
National. 55 affiliated groups. Founded 1985. Group teaches people to be free mentally and spiritually, as well as free of drugs and alcohol. Family support groups available. Information and referrals, phone support, literature and conferences. Assistance in starting local chapters.
Voice: 323-395-0009
Fax: 310-764-5439
Website: http://www.freenone.net
E-mail: freenone@msn.com
Verified: 11/12/2007JACS
(Jewish Alcoholics, Chemically Dependent Persons and Significant Others) International. Founded 1980. For alcoholic and chemically dependent Jews, families, friends, associates and the community. Networking, community outreach, retreats, newsletter, literature, spiritual events and speakers bureau.
Voice: 212-397-4197
Fax: 212-399-3525
Website: http://www.jacsweb.org
E-mail: jacs@jacsweb.org
Verified: 11/12/2007Overcomers Outreach, Inc.
International. 700 affiliated groups. Founded 1985. 12-Step. Christ-centered support group for anyone affected by addictions, as well as their families and friends. Uses 12-steps of A.A. and applies them to the Scriptures. Uses Jesus Christ as 'higher power.' Supplements involvement in other 12-step groups. Newsletter, group development guidelines and conferences.
Voice: 1-800-310-3001
Website: http://www.overcomersoutreach.org
E-mail: info@overcomersoutreach.org
Verified: 12/14/2007Overcomers In Christ
International. Founded 1987. Recovery program that deals with every aspect of addiction and dysfunction (spiritual, physical, mental, emotional and social). Uses Overcomers goals which are Christ-centered. Resources, literature, information and referrals. Assistance in starting new groups.
Write:
Overcomers In Christ
P.O. Box 34460
Omaha, NE 68134-0460
Voice: 1-866-573-0966
Website: http://www.OvercomersInChrist.org
E-mail: OIC@OvercomersInChrist.org
Verified: 5/7/2008International Lawyers in Alcoholics Anonymous
International. 40+ affiliated groups. Founded 1975. Serves as a clearinghouse for support groups for lawyers who are recovering alcoholics or have other chemical dependencies. Newsletter, annual conventions and group development guidelines.
Write:
International Lawyers in A.A.
14123 Victory Blvd.
Van Nuys, CA 91401
Voice: 818-785-6541
Fax: 818-785-3887
Website: http://www.ilaa.org
Verified: 11/13/2007Dual Recovery Anonymous
International. Chapters worldwide. Founded 1989. A self-help program for individuals who experience a dual disorder of chemical dependency and a psychiatric or emotional illness. Based on the principles of the 12-steps and the personal experiences of individuals in dual recovery. Literature, newsletter and assistance in starting local groups.
Website: http://www.draonline.org
Verified: 11/26/2007Veterinarians in Recovery
National network. Founded 1990. Support network for veterinarians in recovery from alcoholism and addiction. Provides information and referrals, phone support and newsletter. Online e-mail listserv. Maintains database of members for support. Al-Anon members and recovering veterinarian staff welcome at meetings. Many VIR members also are members of International Doctors in A.A., and meet during their annual conference.
Voice: 205-335-4222
E-mail: jeffhalldvm@charter.net
Verified: 11/12/2007Dual Disorders Anonymous
National. 25 chapters. Founded 1982. 12-Step. Fellowship of men and women who come together to help those members who suffer from both a mental disorder and alcoholism and/or drug addiction. Group development guidelines.
Write:
Dual Disorders Anonymous
P.O. Box 681264
Schaumburg, IL 60168-1264
Voice: 847-577-1853
Website: http://groups.msnusers.com
Verified: 5/8/2008Double Trouble in Recovery, Inc.
National. 800+ affiliated groups. Founded 1989. Fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other so that they may solve their common problems and help others to recover from their particular addiction(s) and mental disorders. For persons dually-diagnosed with an addiction as well as a mental disorder. Literature, conferences, information and referrals. Double Trouble in Recovery Basic Guide Book. Assistance in starting new groups.
Voice: 718-373-2684
Website: http://www.doubletroubleinrecovery.org
E-mail: HV613@aol.com
Verified: 5/1/2008International Doctors in Alcoholics Anonymous
International network. 6000 members. 175 affiliated groups. Founded 1949. Opportunity for doctoral level health care professionals to discuss common problems and find common solutions to drug and alcohol problems. Annual meetings (1st week Aug.), phone support, newsletter, information and referrals. Mutual help meetings at conferences of other organizations. Also, Al-Anon program of helping families and friends of alcoholics recover from the effects of living with the problem drinking of a relative or friend. In addition, website provides links to several listgroups (ongoing recovery-related meetings conducted by e-mail).
Voice: 859-277-9379
Website: http://www.idaa.org
Verified: 12/11/2007Alcoholics Victorious
International. 150 affiliated groups. Founded 1948. 12-Step. Christian-oriented group for those recovering from alcohol or chemical dependency. Information and referrals, literature, phone support, conferences, support group meetings and newsletter. Assistance in starting groups. How-to materials.
Write:
Alcoholics Victorious
1045 Swift St.
Kansas City, MO 64116-4127
Voice: 1-800-624-5156
Fax: 816-471-3718
Website: http://alcoholicsvictorious.org
E-mail: info@alcoholicsvictorious.org
Verified: 11/12/2007LifeRing Secular Recovery
International. Founded 1999. Secular community of persons who are building lives free of dependency on alcohol and other drugs. Group activities are not associated with religion or spirituality. Members practice complete abstinence from alcohol and other addicting drugs. Peer support, literature, information, referrals and advocacy activities. Guidelines available for starting similar groups. Large online e-mail support group and several smaller special interest groups (women, weight loss, stop smoking, etc). Online chats and forum. Publishes sobriety literature.
Voice: 1-800-811-4142
Website: http://www.unhooked.com
E-mail: service@lifering.org
Verified: 5/2/2008Crystal Meth Anonymous
12-Step. Fellowship for those in recovery from addiction to crystal meth. Open to families and friends. Information on starting a group available. Meetings list available on website.
Write:
Crystal Meth Anonymous
8205 Santa Monica Blvd., PMB 1-114
West Hollywood, CA 90046-5977
Voice: 213-488-4455
Website: http://www.crystalmeth.org
Verified: 9/24/2007Conduct Disorders Parent Message Board
Online. 7080 members. Founded 1995. Support for parents living with a child with one of the many behavior disorders including: attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, oppositional defiance disorder, conduct disorder, depression and substance abuse. Parents with children of all ages welcome.
Website: http://www.conductdisorders.com
Verified: 12/17/2007Recoveries Anonymous
International. 50 chapters. Spiritual recovery group for anyone seeking a solution for any kind of addiction. Family and friends welcome. 'How To Begin...' guides and 'Start A Group' kit can be downloaded free from the website.
Website: http://www.r-a.org
E-mail: raus@r-a.org
Verified: 9/28/2007Methadone Anonymous Support
International. 400+ affiliated groups. Founded 1991. Self-help group for and led by, current and former methadone maintenance treatment patients. Open to anyone interested in recovery from chemical dependency. Literature, conferences, support group meetings and online chat rooms (methadone users, detox, chronic pain, buprenorphine/suboxone treatment, caregivers, methadone pregnancy information etc). Assistance in starting local groups.
Website: http://www.methadonesupport.org
E-mail: carol@methadonesupport.org
Verified: 9/20/2007Benzo
Online. Founded 1999. Benzodiazepine withdrawal support network for those who want to end benzodiazepine dependency/addiction and recover from the withdrawl syndrome.
Website: http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/benzo
Verified: 5/6/2008International Ministers and Pastors in Recovery
International. Founded 1988. Provides mutual support for pastors and ministers recovering from addictions and actively participating in a 12-step recovery program. Provides phone network, meets at an international 12-step conference, information and referrals. Assistance in starting local/regional groups.
Write:
International Ministers and Pastors in Recovery
P.O. Box 219
Augusta, MO 63332
E-mail: fresh12st@aol.com
Verified: 1/21/2008International Nurses Anonymous
International. Founded 1988. Support and advocacy network for nurses who are involved in a 12-step recovery program. Membership is open to any RN, LPN (or LVN), nursing student or former nurse who considers themselves to be members of a 12-step group - including but not limited to: AA, NA, OA, Al-anon, Nar-anon, ACOA, CODA, etc. Newsletter and one-to-one networking. Plans for International Conference in 2008.
Write:
International Nurses Anonymous
14542 Greenpoint Lane
Huntersville, NC 28078
Voice: 704-992-0678
Website: http://intnursesanon.org
E-mail: wkavanaugh@aol.com
Verified: 3/10/2008The above information was "verified" as correct on the date at the end of each entry. Since American Self-Help Group Clearinghouse's database is extensive but staffing is limited and information for these organizations can change, it is not possible to keep every entry in American Self-Help Group Clearinghouse database completely current and accurate. Please check with the organizations listed for the most current information.
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