(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.

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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: 10/19/2011

(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.

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Alateen, c/o Al-Anon Family Group Headquarters Inc.

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: 8/26/2011

(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.

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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: 8/22/2011

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 or 1-800-398-0524

Website: http://www.calixsociety.org

E-mail: calix@usfamily.net

Verified: 4/3/2012

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.

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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: 8/22/2011

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

135 West 50th St., 6th Floor

New York, NY 10020

Voice: 212-632-4600 (day)

Fax: 212-399-3525

Website: http://www.jacsweb.org

E-mail: jacs@jacsweb.org

Verified: 10/17/2011

International. 700 affiliated groups. Founded 1985. 12-Step. Christ-centered. Support 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.

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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: 8/2/2011

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.

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Psychologists Helping Psychologist

3484 S. Utah St.

Arlington, VA 22206-1921

Voice: 703-587-1644 (Ann)

E-mail: anns@erols.com

Verified: 10/20/2011

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.

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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: 8/22/2011

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, retreats 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: 9/12/2011

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.

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Chemically Dependent Anonymous

P.O. Box 813

Annapolis, MD 21401

Voice: 1-888-232-4673

Website: http://www.cdaweb.org

Verified: 3/5/2012

National network. Founded 1984. 250 members. Network of recovering nurse anesthetists. Provides phone support, information and referrals to groups and treatment.

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AIR

c/o Art

8233 Brookside Rd

Elkins Park, PA 19027

Voice: 215-635-0183 or 215-872-6821

Website: http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/airforsobriety

E-mail: a.to.z@comcast.net

Verified: 8/26/2011

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: 562-595-7831

Website: http://www.adultchildren.org

Verified: 4/3/2012

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).

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IDAA

c/o Dale Syfert

2616 N.W. 25th Place

Gainesville, FL 32605-2826

Voice: 352-375-0240

Website: http://www.idaa.org

Verified: 8/22/2011

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: 8/22/2011

(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.

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SMART Recovery Self-Help Network

7304 Mentor Ave. Ste. F

Mentor, OH 44060

Voice: 1-866-951-5357 or 440-951-5357

Fax: 440-951-5358

Website: http://www.smartrecovery.org

E-mail: information@smartrecovery.org

Verified: 9/12/2011

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

c/o Eli Gauna

17216 Saticoy St. Ste. 211

Van Nuys, CA 91406

Voice: 818-343-2189 (day)

Fax: 1-888-269-6045

Website: http://www.ilaa.org

Verified: 4/3/2012

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.

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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: 8/22/2011

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. Offers face-to-face meetings along with online support groups accessed by email, chat, bulletin board, and social-networking sites. Publishes sobriety literature.

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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: 8/26/2011

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

701 Lee St., #670

Des Plaines, IL 60016

Voice: 1-800-736-9805

Fax: 847-894-5837

Website: http://www.familiesanonymous.org

E-mail: famanon@familiesanonymous.org

Verified: 11/15/2011

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

c/o FootPrints, Inc.

4501 Troost St.

Kansas City, MO 64110

Voice: 816-561-0567

Fax: 816-561-0572

Website: http://www.alcoholicsvictorious.org

Verified: 4/5/2012

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: 9/20/2011

12-Step. International. 50 chapters. 12-Step. Spiritual recovery group for anyone seeking solution for any kind of addiction, problem or behavior. Families and friends welcome. Face-to-face telephone meetings available. For information visit website and click on 'Meetings' tab or 'Contact Us' tab. Free '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: ra@r-a.org

Verified: 2/1/2012

International. 700 members. Founded 2007. Supports positive change from safter dringking to reduced drinking to quiting alcohol altogether. Offers face-to-face meetings, e-mail groups and online chatroom.

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HAMS Harm Reduction Network, Inc.

PO Box 498

Prince St. Sta.

New York, NY 10012

Voice: 347-687-5671

Website: http://hamsnetwork.org

E-mail: hams@hamsnetwork.org

Verified: 9/2/2011

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.

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International Ministers and Pastors in Recovery

P.O. Box 1515

Palm Desert, CA 92261

Voice: 314-808-5470

E-mail: fresh12st@aol.com

Verified: 8/22/2011

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

E-mail: 12foldpath-owner@yahoogroups.com

Verified: 9/16/2011

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.

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BOAF

PMB 603, 13215-C8 SE Millplain Blvd.

Vancouver, WA 98684

Website: http://www.boaf.org

Verified: 11/8/2011

Online. Fellowship of people who are sharing the journey of recovery from addiction and compulsive behaviors. Discussion groups and chatrooms.

Website: http://www.sober24.com

Verified: 9/16/2011

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.

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RACA

c/o Father Peter Courtney

127 Inverness Rd.

Athens, GA 30606

Website: http://www.racapecusa.org

E-mail: pc@petercourtney.net

Verified: 8/30/2011

Online. Provides peer support communities for those with drug/alcohol addiction, family and friends.

Website: http://www.addictionsurvivors.org

Verified: 4/3/2012

12-Step. International. Founded 2003. Mutual support for all addictions including alcohol, drugs, food, sex, smoking and gambling.

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AAA World GSO

40 Wickstead Way

Thornhill, ON L3T 5E4

Voice: 416-657-7771

Website: http://alladdictionsanonymous.org

E-mail: info@alladdictionsanonymous.org

Verified: 8/2/2011

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.

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Dual Recovery Anonymous

P.O. Box 8107

Prairie Village, KS 66208

Voice: 913-991-27039

Website: http://www.draonline.org

E-mail: draws@draonline.org

Verified: 11/17/2011

Founded 1980. A national network of MSW's, BSW's and students who have a personal experience with alcohol/chemical dependence, either their own or that of a significant other. Social workers with other addictions are welcomed to attend meetings. Since its inception in 1980, the primary purpose of SWHSW has ben to facilitate mutual support of its members though a combination of meetings, workshops, newsletter, email, lists, a monthly online meeting, telephone contacts, and an annual retreat/conference. Contact via website.

Website: http://www.socialworkershelping.org

Verified: 11/15/2011

12-Step. Christian-based. Support for individuals who desire freedom from any addiction including alcohol, drugs, sex, smoking, gambling, overeating, co-dependency, etc.

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LDS Family Services

724 East 2100 South, Ste B

Salt Lake City, UT 84106

Voice: 801-487-0499

Fax: 801-487-7005

Website: http://www.providentliving.org

Verified: 11/22/2011

National. Founded 1989. 50 groups. Islamic-based. 12-Step. Fellowship of men and women on the path of recovery from alcohol and drug addiction.

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Millati Islami/Nationall Prison Dawah

Attn: Khalil Abdul Karim Sr.

8459 White Oak Ave., #101

Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730

Voice: 323-872-7264

Website: http://www.mauunanddawaah.org

E-mail: kkarimsr@aol.com

Verified: 2/29/2012

International. Founded 2008. Meetings in the US, Australia, Canada, Thailand and in the UK. Supports the use of Buddhist teachings, traditions and practices to help people in recovery from addiction. Open to people of all backgrounds. Promotes mindfulness and meditation.

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Buddhist Recovery Network

P.O. Box 4

Marylhurst, OR 97036

Website: http://www.buddhistrecovery.org

E-mail: paul@buddhistrecovery.org

Verified: 3/28/2012

Online. Meetings for individuals who are Jewish and recovering from drugs and/or alcohol.

Website: http://www.chabad.org/society/recovery/jewsintherooms.htm

Verified: 3/28/2012

Online. 12 Steps. Support for those recovering from alcohol addiction. Chatroom meetings are conducted by an AA group that is registered with the Online Intergroup of Alcoholics Anonymous.

Website: http://www.12stepme.org

E-mail: admin@12stepme.org

Verified: 3/28/2012