Alcohol Abuse

Self Help Clearinghouse

Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc.

(MULTILINGUAL) International. 106,000 groups worldwide. Founded 1935. 12-Step. Fellowship of women and men who are seeking a solution to their drinking problem. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. Supported by voluntary contributions of its members and groups. A.A. neither seeks nor accepts outside funding. Members observe personal anonymity at the public level, thus emphasizing A.A. principles rather than personalities. For more information check your local phone directory.
Write:
A.A. World Services, Inc.
P.O. Box 459 Grand Central Station
New York, NY 10163
Voice: 212-870-3400
Fax: 212-870-3003
Website: http://www.aa.org
Verified: 3/29/2011

Alateen

(MULTILINGUAL) International. 1770 groups. Founded 1957. 12-Step. Fellowship of young persons whose lives have been affected by someone else's drinking. An active adult member of Al-Anon who is certified as eligible serves as a sponsor for each group. Group development guidelines and newsletter. Literature is available in over 30 languages.
Write:
Alateen
1600 Corporate Landing Parkway
Virginia Beach, VA 23454-5617
Voice: 757-563-1600 ; for meeting information call 1-888-425-2666 (Mon.-Fri., 8am-6pm EST; English/French/Spanish)
Fax: 757-563-1655
Website: http://www.al-anon.alateen.org
E-mail: wso@al-anon.org
Verified: 3/25/2011

Al-Anon Family Groups, Inc. World Services Headquarters

(MULTILINGUAL) International. 24,000 groups. Founded 1951. 12-Step. Fellowship of men, women, adult children and children whose lives have been affected by the drinking of a family member or friend. Opportunity for personal recovery and growth. Guidelines for starting groups. Literature is available in over 34 languages.
Write:
Al-Anon Family Group
1600 Corporate Landing Parkway
Virginia Beach, VA 23454-5617
Voice: 757-563-1600; for meeting information call 1-888-425-2666 (Mon.-Fri., 8am-6pm EST; English/French/Spanish)
Fax: 757-563-1655
Website: http://www.al-anon.alateen.org
E-mail: wso@al-anon.org
Verified: 3/25/2011

Calix Society

International. 20 chapters. Founded 1947. Fellowship of Catholic alcoholics maintaining their sobriety through Alcoholics Anonymous. Concerned with total abstinence, spiritual development and sanctification of the whole personality of each member. Bimonthly newsletter. Assistance in chapter development.
Write:
Calix Society
3881 Highland Ave., Suite 201
White Bear Lake, MN 55110
Voice: 651-773-3117 or 1-800-398-0524
Website: http://www.calixsociety.org
E-mail: calix@usfamily.net
Verified: 1/28/2011

Women For Sobriety

International. 150 groups. Founded 1976. Program designed specifically to help chemically addicted women achieve sobriety. Addresses need to overcome depressed feelings and guilt. Monthly newsletter, information and referrals, phone support, group meetings, conferences and group development guidelines.
Write:
Women For Sobriety
Box 618
Quakertown, PA 18951-0618
Voice: 215-536-8026
Fax: 215-538-9026
Website: http://www.womenforsobriety.org
E-mail: newlife@nni.com
Verified: 3/28/2011

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.
Write:
JACS
135 West 50th St., 6th Floor
New York, NY 10020
Voice: 212-632-4600
Fax: 212-399-3525
Website: http://www.jacsweb.org
E-mail: jacs@jacsweb.org
Verified: 1/28/2011

Overcomers 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 the 'higher power.' Supplements involvement in other 12-step groups. Newsletter, group development guidelines and conferences.
Write:
Overcomers Outreach, Inc.
12828 Acheson Dr.
Whittier, CA 90601
Voice: 1-800-310-3001
Website: http://www.overcomersoutreach.org
E-mail: info@overcomersoutreach.org
Verified: 1/18/2011

Psychologists Helping Psychologists

National network. Founded 1980. For doctoral-level psychologists or students who have had a personal experience with alcohol or drugs. Aim is to support each other in recovery. Regional/national get-togethers and newsletter.
Write:
Psychologists Helping Psychologist
3484 S. Utah St.
Arlington, VA 22206-1921
Voice: Ann 703-243-4470
Fax: 703-243-7125
E-mail: anns@erols.com
Verified: 1/28/2011

HAMS: Harm Reduction for Alcohol and Other Substances

Online. 225 members. Founded 2007. Support and information for people who choose to practice safe intoxication, as well as those choosing moderate drinking or quitting as a goal. Members offer simple and pragmatic strategies for reducing the risks of recreational intoxication to self and others.
Website: http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/hamshrn
E-mail: hamshrn-owner@yahoogroups.com
Verified: 1/7/2011

Secular 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.
Write:
Secular Organizations for Sobriety
4773 Hollywood Blvd.
Hollywood, CA 90027
Voice: 323-666-4295
Fax: 323-666-4271
Website: http://www.sossobriety.org
E-mail: sos@cfiwest.org
Verified: 3/25/2011

Intercongregational 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 alcohol or chemically dependent, compulsive eaters, compulsive gamblers, etc. Information, referrals, assistance in meeting other members, phone support, conferences and e-mail support.
Write:
ICAP
7777 Lake St., Suite 115
River Forest, IL 60305-1734
Voice: 708-488-9770
Fax: 708-488-9774
E-mail: icapsrs@sbcglobal.net
Verified: 1/28/2011

Chemically Dependent Anonymous

National. 65 affiliated groups. Founded 1980. 12-Step. 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, referrals, phone support and conferences. Group development guidelines.
Write:
Chemically Dependent Anonymous
P.O. Box 423
Severna Park, MD 21146
Voice: 1-888-232-4673
Website: http://www.cdaweb.org
Verified: 1/18/2011

Anesthetists in Recovery

National network. Founded 1984. 150 members. Network of recovering nurse anesthetists. Provides phone support, information and referrals to groups and treatment.
Write:
Anesthetists in Recovery
8233 Brookside Rd
Elkins Park, PA 19027
Voice: 215-635-0183
Website: http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/airforsobriety
E-mail: a.to.z@comcast.net
Verified: 1/10/2011

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, 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 or 402-573-0966
Website: http://www.overcomersinchrist.org
E-mail: oic@overcomersnchrist.org
Verified: 1/10/2011

Adult Children of Alcoholics World Services Organization

International. 1500+ meetings. Founded 1977. 12-Step. Program of recovery for individuals who were raised in an alcoholic or otherwise dysfunctional household. Group development guidelines, newsletter and literature. Send a self-addressed stamped envelope when writing.
Write:
ACAWSO
P.O. Box 3216
Torrance, CA 90510
Voice: 562-595-7831
Website: http://adultchildren.org
Verified: 3/29/2011

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 Aug.), phone support, newsletter, information and referrals. Mutual help meetings at conferences of other organizations. Also, Al-Anon program for 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).
Write:
IDAA
c/o Dale S.
2616 N.W. 25th Place
Gainesville, FL 32605-2826
Voice: 352-375-0240
Website: http://www.idaa.org
Verified: 3/29/2011

Moderation Management

International. 25 groups. Founded 1993. Behavioral change program and support network for people concerned about their drinking and who desire to make positive lifestyle changes. Empowers individuals to accept personal responsibility for choosing and maintaining their own path, whether moderation or abstinence. Promotes early self-recognition of risky drinking behavior when moderation is a more easily achievable goal. Online meetings, chatroom topic meetings, listservs and moderation-friendly therapist listings.
Write:
Moderation Management Network, Inc.
22 West 27th Street
New York, NY 10001
Voice: 212-871-0974
Website: http://moderation.org
E-mail: mm@moderation.org
Verified: 2/9/2011

SMART Recovery

(Self-Management And Recovery Training) International. 600+ 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. Daily online meetings, message boards, newsletter, information, referrals, chatroom, literature and assistance in starting local groups.
Write:
SMART Recovery Self-Help Network
7304 Mentor Ave., Suite F
Mentor, OH 44060
Voice: 1-866-951-5357 or 440-951-5357
Fax: 440-951-5358
Website: http://www.smartrecovery.org
E-mail: info@smartrecovery.org
Verified: 3/28/2011

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 and group development guidelines.
Write:
ILAA
c/o Eli G.
17216 Saticoy St., Suite 211
Van Nuys, CA 91406
Voice: 818-343-2189 (day)
Fax: 1-888-269-6045
Website: http://www.ilaa.org
Verified: 3/29/2011

Men for Sobriety

International. 5 affiliated groups. Founded 1976. Purpose is to help all men recover from chemical addiction through the discovery of self, gained by sharing experiences, hopes and encouragement with other men in similar circumstances. Recognizes men's complex role in today's society.
Write:
Men for Sobriety
P.O. Box 618
Quakertown, PA 18951-9618
Voice: 215-536-8026
Fax: 215-538-9026
E-mail: newlife@nni.com
Verified: 1/10/2011

Dual Recovery Anonymous

International. Founded 1989. 12-Step. Program for individuals who experience a dual disorder of chemical dependency and a psychiatric or emotional illness. Primary purpose is to help one another achieve dual recovery and to prevent relapse. Literature, newsletter and assistance in starting local groups.
Write:
Dual Recovery Anonymous
P.O. Box 8107
Prairie Village, KS 66208
Voice: 913-991-2703
Website: http://www.draonline.org
E-mail: draws@draonline.org
Verified: 1/14/2011

Double Trouble in Recovery

National. 250+ affiliated groups. Founded 1989. 12-Step fellowship of men and women who share their experiences, strengths and hopes with each other so that they may solve their common problems and help others to recover from both their particular addiction(s) and mental disorders. Those with a dual disorder, who are seeking to start a local group, can download most of the how-to literature from the website. How-to's for professionals wishing to help people start such groups are available for sale at the website from the Hazelden Recovery Bookstore.
Write:
Double Trouble in Recovery
P.O. Box 245055
Brooklyn, NY 11224
Voice: 718-373-2684
Website: http://www.doubletroubleinrecovery.org
E-mail: hv613@aol.com
Verified: 4/1/2011

Social 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.
Write:
SWHSW
5228 South Kenwood Ave.
Chicago, IL 60615-4006
Voice: Betty 773-493-6940 (confidential voice mail)
E-mail: swhswil@aol.com
Verified: 9/23/2010

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 e-mail support group and several smaller special interest groups (women, weight loss, stop smoking, etc.). Online chats and forum. Publishes sobriety literature.
Write:
LifeRing Secular Recovery
1440 Broadway, Suite 312
Oakland, CA 94612-2041
Voice: 1-800-811-4142 or 510-763-0779
Website: http://www.lifering.org
E-mail: service@lifering.org
Verified: 1/14/2011

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 Twelve-Step Rag.' Offers group development guidelines.
Write:
Families Anonymous
P.O. Box 3475
Culver City, CA 90231-3475
Voice: 1-800-736-9805 (Mon., Wed., Fri., 10:30am-4:30pm PST)
Fax: 310-815-9682
Website: http://www.familiesanonymous.org
E-mail: famanon@familiesanonymous.org
Verified: 4/1/2011

Alcoholics 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
4501 Troost St.
Kansas City, MO 64110
Voice: 816-561-0567
Fax: 816-561-0572
Website: http://www.alcoholicsvictorious.org
Verified: 1/31/2011

Conduct Disorders Parent Message Board

Online. 7080 members. Founded 1995. Support for parents of a child with one of the many behavior disorders such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, oppositional defiance disorder, bipolar disorder, conduct disorder, depression, anxiety and substance abuse. Parents of children all ages welcome.
Website: http://www.conductdisorders.com
Verified: 3/30/2011

Recoveries Anonymous

International. 50 chapters. Spiritual recovery group for anyone seeking solution for any kind of addiction, problem or behavior. Families and friends welcome. Several telephone meetings available (for information email: ra-conferencecall@r-a.org). 'How To Begin...' guides and 'Start A Group' kit can be downloaded for free from the website.
Write:
R.A. Universal Services
P.O. Box 1212
East Northport, NY 11731
Website: http://www.r-a.org
E-mail: raus@r-a.org
Verified: 3/23/2011

International 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, meetings at an international 12-step conference, information and referrals. Assistance in starting local/regional groups.
Write:
International Ministers and Pastors Recovery
P.O. Box 1515
Palm Desert, CA 92261
Voice: 314-808-5470
E-mail: fresh12st@aol.com
Verified: 1/18/2011

12 Fold Path

Online. 450 members. Founded 2002. Forum for those in a 12-step program who want to reconcile the teachings of Buddhism with the 12-steps of recovery.
Website: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/12foldpath
Verified: 3/28/2011

Birds of a Feather

International. Founded 1972. 12-Step. Program to help airmen (pilots and crewmembers) who are active or inactive in private, commercial or military aviation suffering from alcohol or drug addiction. Members share experience, strength and hope in order to help each other. Groups (called 'nests') are autonomous. Assistance in starting new 'nests.' NetNest online computer-based e-mail meeting. Newsletter. Annual convention.
Write:
Birds of a Feather
13215-C8 SE Millplain Blvd.
PMB 603
Vancouver, WA 98684
Website: http://www.boaf.org
Verified: 3/29/2011

Sober 24

Online. Fellowship of people who are sharing the journey of recovery from addiction and compulsive behaviors. Discussion groups and chatrooms.
Voice: 1-866-220-3089 (24 hr.)
Website: http://www.sober24.com
Verified: 3/28/2011

Recovered Alcoholic Clergy Association

Online. 277 members. Founded 1968. Support for any bishop, priest, deacon, members of religious orders or seminarian who have a desire to recover from alcoholism.
Write:
RACA
127 Inverness Rd.
Athens, GA 30606
Website: http://www.racapecusa.org
E-mail: pc@petercourtney.net
Verified: 3/25/2011

Clergy Recovery Network

Online. Provides support, encouragement, and resources to religious professionals in recovery. Mentoring, forums and e-news.
Write:
Clergy Recovery Network
P.O. Box 52
Joplin, MT 59531
Website: http://www.clergyrecovery.com
Verified: 3/31/2011

Addiction Survivors

Online. Provides peer support communities for those with drug/alcohol addiction, family and friends.
Website: http://www.addictionsurvivors.org
Verified: 3/28/2011

All Addictions Anonymous

International. Founded 2003. Mutual support for all addictions including alcohol, drugs, food, sex, smoking and gambling.
Write:
AAA World GSO
40 Wickstead Way
Thornhill, ON L3T 5E4
Voice: 416-657-7771
Website: http://alladdictionsanonymous.com
E-mail: info@alladdictionsanonymous.com
Verified: 11/29/2010

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