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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.cfiwest.org
E-mail: sos@cfiwest.org
Verified: 12/11/2007

International. 106,000 groups worldwide. Founded 1935. (MULTILINGUAL) 12-Step. Fellowship of women and men who have found 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.
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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: 12/20/2007

(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 to serve as a sponsor for each group. Group development guidelines and newsletter. Literature is available in over 30 languages.
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Alateen
1600 Corporate Landing Parkway
Virginia Beach, VA 23454-5617
Voice: 757-563-1600
Fax: 757-563-1655
Website: http://www.al-anon.alateen.org
E-mail: wso@al-anon.org
Verified: 5/6/2008

International. 24,000 groups. Founded 1951. (MULTILINGUAL) 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.
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Al-Anon Family Group
1600 Corporate Landing Parkway
Virginia Beach, VA 23454-5617
Voice: 757-563-1600
Fax: 757-563-1655
Website: http://www.al-anon.alateen.org
E-mail: wso@al-anon.org
Verified: 12/20/2007

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.
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Calix Society
3881 Highland Ave., Suite 201
White Bear Lake, MN 55110
Voice: 651-773-3117
Website: http://www.calixsociety.org
E-mail: calix@usfamily.net
Verified: 5/12/2008

International. 150 groups. Founded 1976. Program designed specifically to help the woman alcoholic achieve sobriety. Addresses need to overcome depressed feelings and guilt. Monthly newsletter, information and referrals, phone support, group meetings, conferences and group development guidelines.
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Women For Sobriety
Box 618
Quakertown, PA 18951
Voice: 215-536-8026
Fax: 215-538-9026
Website: http://www.womenforsobriety.org
E-mail: NewLife@nni.com
Verified: 12/11/2007

(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.
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JACS
120 W. 57th St.
New York, NY 10019
Voice: 212-397-4197
Fax: 212-399-3525
Website: http://www.jacsweb.org
E-mail: jacs@jacsweb.org
Verified: 11/12/2007

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.
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LifeRing Secular Recovery
1440 Broadway, Suite 312
Oakland, CA 94612-2041
Voice: 1-800-811-4142
Website: http://www.unhooked.com
E-mail: service@lifering.org
Verified: 5/2/2008

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.
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Overcomers Outreach, Inc.
P.O. Box 922950
Sylmar, CA 91392-2950
Voice: 1-800-310-3001
Website: http://www.overcomersoutreach.org
E-mail: info@overcomersoutreach.org
Verified: 12/14/2007

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. Regional/national get-togethers and newsletter.
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Psychologists Helping Psychologist
3484 S. Utah St.
Arlington, VA 22206-1921
Voice: 703-243-44
Fax: 703-243-7125
E-mail: AnnS@Erols.com
Verified: 5/8/2008

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.
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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: 12/11/2007

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, referrals, phone support and conferences. Group development guidelines.
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Chemically Dependent Anonymous
PO Box 813
Annapolis, MD 21401
Voice: 1-888-232-4673
Website: http://www.cdaweb.org
Verified: 12/11/2007

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.
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Dual Disorders Anonymous
P.O. Box 681264
Schaumburg, IL 60168-1264
Voice: 847-577-1853
Website: http://groups.msnusers.com
Verified: 5/8/2008

National network. Founded 1984. 150 members. Network of recovering nurse anesthetists. Provides phone support, information and referrals to groups and treatment.
8233 Brookside Rd.
Elkins Park, PA 19027
Voice: 215-635-0183
Website: http://health.groups.yahoo.com
E-mail: a.to.z@comcast.net
Verified: 10/1/2007

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.
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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: 5/7/2008

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.
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ACAWSO
P.O. Box 3216
Torrance, CA 90510
Voice: 310-534-1815
Website: http://adultchildren.org
E-mail: info@adultchildren.org
Verified: 5/2/2008

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).
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IDAA
3311 Brookhill Circle
Lexington, KY 40502
Voice: 859-277-9379
Website: http://www.idaa.org
Verified: 12/11/2007

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.
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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: 10/1/2007

(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.
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SMART Recovery Self-Help Network
7537 Mentor Ave., Suite 306
Mentor, OH 44060
Voice: 1-866-951-5357
Fax: 440-951-5358
Website: http://www.smartrecovery.org
E-mail: info@smartrecovery.org
Verified: 12/11/2007

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.
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ILAA
14123 Victory Blvd.
Van Nuys, CA 91401
Voice: 818-785-6541
Fax: 818-785-3887
Website: http://www.ilaa.org
Verified: 11/13/2007

International. 5 affiliated groups. Founded 1976. Purpose is to help all men recover from problem drinking 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.
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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: 12/11/2007

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.
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Free N One Recovery
5838 S. Overhill Rd.
Los Angeles, CA 90043
Voice: 323-295-0009
Fax: 310-764-5439
Website: http://www.freenone.net
E-mail: freenone@msn.com
Verified: 11/12/2007

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.
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Dual Recovery Anonymous
P.O. Box 8107
Praire Village, KS 66208
Website: http://www.draonline.org
Verified: 11/26/2007

National. 250+ 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, information, referrals and conferences. Double Trouble in Recovery Basic Guide Book. Assistance in starting new groups.
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Double Trouble in Recovery, Inc.
P.O. Box 245055
Brooklyn, NY 11224
Voice: 718-373-2684
Website: http://www.doubletroubleinrecovery.org
E-mail: HV613@aol.com
Verified: 5/1/2008

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.
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SWHSW
5228 South Kenwood Ave.
Chicago, IL 60615-4006
Voice: 773-493-6940
Website: http://www.socialworkershelping.org
E-mail: SWHSWIL@aol.com
Verified: 10/8/2007

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 International Doctors in A.A., and meet during their annual conference.
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Veterinarians in Recovery
180 County Rd. 741
Clanton, AL 35046
Voice: 205-335-4222
E-mail: jeffhalldvm@charter.net
Verified: 11/12/2007

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.
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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: 11/3/2007

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.
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Alcoholics Victorious
1045 Swift Ave.
North Kansas City, MO 64116-4127
Voice: 1-800-624-5156
Fax: 816-471-3718
Website: http://www.alcoholicsvictorious.org
E-mail: info@alcoholicsvictorious.org
Verified: 11/12/2007

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: 12/17/2007

International. 50 chapters. Spiritual recovery group for anyone seeking solution for any kind of addiction, problem or behavior. Families and friends welcome. 'How To Begin...' guides and 'Start A Group' kit can be downloaded for free from the website.
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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: 9/28/2007

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.
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International Nurses Anonymous
14542 Greenpoint Lane
Huntersville, NC 28078
Voice: 704-992-0678
Website: http://intnursesanon.org
E-mail: wkavanaugh@aol.com
Verified: 3/10/2008

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