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Anesthetists in Recovery

National network. Founded 1984.
Networking of recovering nurse anesthetists. Provides telephone support, information and referrals to groups and treatment.
WRITE:
AIR
c/o Art
8233 Brookside Rd.
Elkins Park, PA 19027
CALL: 215-635-0183
215-872-6821
E-MAIL: a.to.z@comcast.net
VERIFIED: 4/20/2006

Chapter Nine Group of Hollywood, MD

Model. Founded 1989.
12-step program of recovering couples (substance abuse) in which partners work together. Group name comes from chapter nine of the A.A. Big Book "The Family Afterward" based on the belief that members of the family or couples should meet upon the common ground of tolerance, understanding and love.
WRITE:
Chapter Nine
c/o Don J.
1168 White Sands Dr.
Lusby, MD 20657
CALL: 410-586-1425
E-MAIL: justiced@chesapeake.net
VERIFIED: 4/21/2005

Chemically 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 or alcohol. Information and referrals, phone support, conferences. Group development guidelines.
WRITE:
Chemically Dependent Anonymous
P.O. Box 813
Annapolis, MD 21401
CALL: 1-888-232-4673
WEBSITE: http://www.cdaweb.org
VERIFIED: 4/17/2006

Families 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, and bookmarks, publications include daily thought book, "Today A Better Way" and a bi monthly newsletter "The 12 Step Rag." Offers group development guidelines.
WRITE:
Families Anonymous
P.O. Box 3475
Culver City, CA 90231-3475
CALL: 1-800-736-9805
FAX: 310-815-9682
E-MAIL: famanon@FamiliesAnonymous.org
WEBSITE: http://www.FamiliesAnonymous.org
VERIFIED: 4/10/2006

Free-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. Information and referrals, Phone support, literature, conferences. Assistance in starting local chapters.
WRITE:
Free-N-One Recovery
538 S. Overhill Dr.
Los Angeles, CA 90043
CALL: 323-395-0009
FAX: 310-764-5439
E-MAIL: freenone@msn.com
WEBSITE: www.freenone.org
VERIFIED: 4/16/2006

International 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 in Aug.), phone support, information and referrals, newsletter. Mutual help meetings at conferences of other organizations.
WRITE:
IDAA
3311 Brookhill Circle
Lexington, KY 40502
CALL: 859-277-9379 (day)
WEBSITE: http://www.idaa.org
VERIFIED: 3/9/2006

International 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. Group development guidelines.
WRITE:
ILAA
c/o Ben G.
14123 Victory Blvd.
Van Nuys, CA 91401
CALL: 818-785-6541
FAX: 818-785-3887
WEBSITE: http://www.ilaa.org
VERIFIED: 3/30/2006

International Pharmacists Anonymous

National. Founded 1987.
Fellowship of pharmacists and pharmacy students recovering from any addiction. Members must belong to a 12-step group. Newsletter, conferences, meetings, networking.
WRITE:
IPA
c/o Mary Joe
319 E. 5th St.
Ogallala, NE 69153
CALL: 308-284-8296 Mary Joe
E-MAIL: mjc757@atcjet.net
WEBSITE: http://mywebpages.comcast.net/ipa/ipapage.htm
VERIFIED: 1/5/2005

JACS (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. Moving September 2006.
WRITE:
JACS
850 Seventh Ave.
New York, NY 10019
CALL: 212-397-4197 (day)
FAX: 212-399-3525
E-MAIL: jacs@jacsweb.org
WEBSITE: http://www.jacsweb.org
VERIFIED: 4/15/2006

LifeRing 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 email support group and several smaller special interest groups (women, weight loss, stop smoking, etc). Online chats, forum. Publishes sobriety literature.
WRITE:
LifeRing Secular Recovery
1440 Broadway, Suite 312
Oakland, CA 94612-2029
CALL: 510-763-0779
1-800-811-4142
E-MAIL: service@lifering.org
WEBSITE: http://www.unhooked.com
VERIFIED: 3/6/2006

Overcomers 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, information and referrals. Assistance in starting new groups. Literature.
WRITE:
Overcomers in Christ
P.O. Box 34460
Omaha, NE 68134-04604
CALL: 402-573-0966
FAX: 402-573-0960
E-MAIL: OIC@OvercomersInChrist.org
WEBSITE: http://www.OvercomersinChrist.org
VERIFIED: 9/13/2005

Overcomers Outreach, Inc.

International. 700 affiliated groups. Founded 1985
12-step Christ-centered support group for persons with any compulsive behaviors, their families and friends. Uses the 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, conferences.
WRITE:
Overcomers Outreach
P.O. Box 2208
Oakhurst, CA 93644
CALL: 1-800-310-3001
E-MAIL: info@overcomersoutreach.org
WEBSITE: http://www.overcomersoutreach.org
VERIFIED: 10/20/2005

Psychologists 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 and help others to recover. Regional/national get-togethers, newsletter.
WRITE:
Psychologists Helping Psychologists
3484 S. Utah St.
Arlington, VA 22206-1921
CALL: 703-243-4470 Ann Stone
FAX: 703-243-7125
E-MAIL: AnnS@Erols.com
VERIFIED: 4/18/2006

Rational Recovery

International. Founded 1986.
Independent self-recovery from addiction to alcohol and other drugs through planned, permanent abstinence using Addictive Voice Recognition Technique (AVRT). Monitor program for mandated programming. Online message/discussion forum. Newsletter, political action guidelines. Online message/discussion forum.
WRITE:
Rational Recovery Systems
P.O. Box 800
Lotus, CA 95651
CALL: 530-621-4374
530-621-2667
FAX: 530-622-4296
E-MAIL: info@rational.org
WEBSITE: http://www.rational.org
VERIFIED: 3/30/2006

Realtors Concerned for Realtors

Model. 20 groups in Massachusetts. Founded 1993.
Assists real estate professionals, their families, associates, affiliates and employees regarding alcohol and drug abuse through education, support, prevention and recovery programs. Information, conferences, and networking. Assistance in starting similar programs.
WRITE:
RCR
c/o John Walsh
3 Oldham St.
Pembroke, MA 02359
CALL: 1-800-854-7505
FAX: 781-293-4006
VERIFIED: 5/5/2004

Secular Organizations for Sobriety (Save Ourselves)

International. 20000 members. 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.
WRITE:
S.O.S.
4773 Hollywood Blvd.
Hollywood, CA 90027
CALL: 323-666-4295
FAX: 323-666-4271
E-MAIL: sos@cfiwest.org
WEBSITE: http://www.cfiwest.org/sos
VERIFIED: 10/4/2005

SMART Recovery Self-Help Network (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.
WRITE:
SMART Recovery
7537 Mentor Ave., Suite 306
Mentor, OH 44060
CALL: 440-951-5357 (day)
FAX: 440-951-5358
E-MAIL: srmail1@aol.com
WEBSITE: http://www.smartrecovery.org
VERIFIED: 9/1/2005

Social Workers Helping Social Workers

National network. Founded 1980.
Supports recovery from alcohol or other chemical dependence, either their own or that of a significant other, among social workers (BSW/MSW) or MSW matriculating students. Social workers with other addictions are welcome to attend meetings. Newsletter, annual conferences, and some regional retreats/meetings, continuing education, daily e-mail digest, group development guidelines.
WRITE:
SWHSW
5228 South Kenwood Ave.
Chicago, ILL 60615-4006
CALL: 773-493-6940 (confidential voice mail)
E-MAIL: SWHSWIL@aol.com
WEBSITE: http://www.socialworkdershelping.org
VERIFIED: 3/9/2006

Therapists In Recovery

Model. Founded 1986.
Mutual support for licensed therapists in recovery from alcohol or drug addiction. Local group meetings, phone support, information and referrals. Assistance in starting similar groups.
WRITE:
T.I.R.
2963 Butler St.
Oceanside, CA 92054
CALL: 760-433-9169 Paul
E-MAIL: pec2963@aol.com
VERIFIED: 4/25/2005

Veterinarians 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 listserve. Maintains database of members for support. Al-Anon members and recovering veterinarian staff welcome at meetings. Many VIR members also are members of Int'l Doctors in AA, and meet during their annual conference.
WRITE:
VIR
attn: Jeff H.
104 Maple Trace
Birmingham, AL 35244
CALL: 205-982-2406
E-MAIL: jeffhalldvm@charter.net
WEBSITE: http://www.crml/uab.edu/~jah
VERIFIED: 3/30/2006

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