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Aaron J. Meyer Foundation, Inc

Aaron's House is an alcohol and drug free home where young men live in support of one another while continuing their college education with leadership from role models who care, and recovery counselors who make a difference.

Aaron's House

Madison, WI

800-520-6328

www.aaronmeyerfoundation.org

 

AddictionInfo

A hub for contemporary addiction alternatives. Provides articles and other information for both treatment providers and the public on current research and treatment topics.
www.addictioninfo.org

 

Adult Children of Alcoholics World Service Organization
A 12-Step, 12-tradition program of women and men who grew up in alcoholic or otherwise dysfunctional homes.
P.O. Box 3216
Torrance, CA 90510
(310) 534-1815
www.adultchildren.org


AIDS Service Center of Lower Manhattan, Inc.: Empowerment
Facilitates the creation of Empowerment, a peer-delivered recovery community organization.
41 East 11th Street, 5th floor
New York, NY 10003
(212) 645-0875 ext. 148
www.ascnyc.org


Al-Anon/Alateen
Provides support for families and friends of alcoholics.
Al-Anon Family Group Headquarters, Inc.
1600 Corporate Landing Parkway
Virginia Beach, VA 23454-5617
(757) 563-1600
(888) 425-2666
www.al-anon.alateen.org


Alcohol and Drug Council of Middle Tennessee:

Nashville Area Recovery Alliance
A grassroots, membership-based organization comprised of individuals in recovery, as well as their families, friends and allies.
2612 Westwood Drive
Nashville, TN 37204
(615) 269-0029 ext. 138
www.adcmt.org


Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
Offers a support group that provides sponsorship and a 12-Step program for life without alcohol.
P.O. Box 459

New York, NY 10163
(212) 870-3400
www.aa.org


Alcoholics Victorious
A Christian-oriented 12-step support group for those recovering from alcohol or chemical dependency, offering information and referrals, literature, phone support, conferences, support group meetings and a newsletter.
1045 Swift Street
Kansas City, MO 64116-4127
(816) 471-8020
www.alcoholicsvictorious.org


Aliviane NO-AD, Inc.
A non-profit, community-based organization dedicated to the provision of HIV and alcohol and drug use disorder prevention, intervention, treatment, education and follow-up care to the residents of West Texas.
7732 North Loop Road
El Paso, TX 79915
(915) 881-8220
www.aliviane.org


American Indian Community House
Provides health and social services for American Indians in New York City.
708 Broadway, Eighth Floor
New York, NY 10003
(212) 598-0100
www.aich.org


American Self-Help Sourcebook
A searchable database of more than 1,100 national, international, model and online self-help support groups for addictions and other stressful life situations.
Saint Clare's Health Services
100 East Hanover Avenue, Suite 202
Cedarknolls, NJ 07927
(973) 326-6789
www.mentalhelp.net/selfhelp


Anesthetists in Recovery
A network of recovering nurse anesthetists who support one another through phone support, information and referrals to groups and treatment.
8233 Brookside Road
Elkins Park, PA 19027
(215) 635-0183
www.aana.com/peer/recovery.asp

 

ANGEL Programs

This is group of "Angels" who come to area hospitals upon request to share with those suffering individual or family problems with substance use.

1020 West Market Street

Louisville, KY 40202

(502) 357-1973 

www.angelprograms.org/index.htm

 

Asian Counseling and Referral Service, Inc.
Provides a culturally competent, linguistically accessible community recovery center for Asian and Pacific Americans and other immigrants and refugees with a history of alcohol and drug use disorders.
720 Eighth Avenue South, Suite 200
Seattle, WA 98104
(206) 695-7600
www.acrs.org


Association of Persons Affected by Addiction
A non-profit organization designed to engage the consumer and recovery community voice in reducing stigma and enhancing services. Specializes in providing recovery support services.
2438 Butler Street, Suite 120
Dallas, TX 75235
(214) 634-2722
www.apaarecovery.org


Association of Recovery Schools
Brings together students and secondary and post-secondary schools, and helps professionals to support students in recovery from alcohol and drug use disorders.
145 Thompson Lane
Nashville, TN 37211
(615) 248-8206
www.recoveryschools.org


Benzodiazepine Anonymous
A mutual support group for persons in recovery from addiction to benzodiazepines (Xanax®, Halcion®, Valium®, Ativan®, Dalmane®, Librium®, etc.) or any other addicting prescription drug. Uses its own lists of 12 steps and 12 goals.
11633 San Vincente Boulevard, Suite 314
Los Angeles, CA 90049
(310) 652-4100

 

The Brent Shapiro Foundation for Drug Awareness
Founded upon personal tragedy, it is their vision to conquer alcohol and drug dependence by turning the fear, grief and helplessness caused from this disease into awareness, compassion and support.
10250 Constellation Boulevard, 18th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90067
www.brentshapiro.org/index.php


California Association of Addiction Recovery Resources
Educates and provides statewide recovery resources for alcoholics and people with addiction problems in California.
2921 Fulton Avenue
P.O. Box 214127
Sacramento, CA 95821
(916) 338-9460
www.caarr.org


Calix Society
A 12-step fellowship of Catholic alcoholics who help one another maintain sobriety through Alcoholics Anonymous, concerned with total abstinence, spiritual development and sanctification of the whole personality of each member.
2555 Hazelwood Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55109-2030
(651) 773-3117
www.calixsociety.org


Catholic Charities, USA
A membership association providing vital social services to people in need, regardless of their religious, social or economic backgrounds.
1731 King Street
Alexandria, VA 22314-2756
(703) 549-1390
www.catholiccharitiesusa.org


Celebrate Recovery
A worldwide, Christ-centered recovery ministry that works with the 12 Steps and their Biblical principles and the corresponding Eight Recovery Principles found in the Beatitudes, to help individuals find freedom from past hurts and harmful addictive and dysfunctional behaviors.
25422 Trabuco Road #105-151
Lake Forest, CA 92630
(949) 581-0548
www.celebraterecovery.com/


Center for the Application of Substance Abuse Technologies, Frontier Recovery Network
Staff and peer volunteers assist recovering individuals in Reno, Nev., with education about or referral for treatment, housing, transportation, child care and life skills.
University of Nevada, Reno
Mailstop 279
Reno, NV 89557-0256
(775) 784-6265
DEverett@unr.nevada.edu


Center for the Study of Addiction & Recovery at Texas Tech University
The center provides social and financial support to students in recovery and offers a Substance Abuse Studies Minor. Received a federal grant from the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment to begin replicating its Collegiate Recovery Community at other college campuses around the country.
Box 41162
Lubbock, TX 79409-1162
(806) 742-2891
www.hs.ttu.edu/csa

 

Center for Community Alternatives

Syracuse Recovery Community Support Project
Organizes recovering individuals who have a history of involvement in the criminal justice system to improve the delivery of treatment to offenders and ex-offenders and to help reduce the dual stigmatization of ex-offenders in recovery.
115 East Jefferson Street, Suite 300
Syracuse, NY 13202
(315) 422-5638 ext. 222
www.communityalternatives.org


Chapter Nine Group of Hollywood, MD
A 12-step program of recovering couples in which partners work together.
1168 White Sands Drive
Lusby, MD 20657
(410) 586-1425
www.medhelp.org/amshc/amshc52.htm


Chemically Dependent Anonymous
Carries the message of recovery to the chemically dependent person for those with a desire to abstain from drugs or alcohol.
P.O. Box 423
Severna Park, MD 21146-0423
(888) CDA-HOPE
www.cdaweb.org


Children of Alcoholics Foundation
Aims to helps reduce the impact of parental substance use on children and families, and help children of all ages reach their full potential by breaking the intergenerational cycle of parental substance use.
164 West 74th Street
New York, NY 10023
(646) 505-2060
www.coaf.org


Co-Anon Family Groups
A fellowship of men and women who are husbands, wives, parents, relatives or close friends of someone who is chemically dependent, who use a 12-step program that combines self- and mutual support systems.
P.O. Box 12722
Tucson, AZ 85732-2722
(520) 513-5028
www.co-anon.org


Cocaine Anonymous World Services
A fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope to solve their common problem and help others recover from addictions.
3740 Overland Avenue, Suite C
Los Angeles, CA 90034
(310) 559-5833
(800) 347-8998
www.ca.org


Community Recovery Network
Provides leadership in community responses to alcohol and drug use disorders.
P.O. Box 28
Santa Barbara, CA 93102
(805) 899-2933
http://www.sbcada.org/en/cadasbmain/crn.html


Connecticut Community for Addiction Recovery
A community of persons in recovery, family members, friends and allies that puts a positive face and voice on recovery from alcohol and drug use disorders.
530 Silas Dean Highway, Suite 220
Wethersfield, CT 06109
(860) 571-2985
www.ccar-recovery.org


Connecticut Department of Mental Health Addiction Services
Promotes and administers comprehensive, recovery-oriented services in the areas of mental health treatment and alcohol and drug use disorder prevention and treatment throughout Connecticut.
410 Capitol Avenue, P.O. Box 341431
Hartford, CT 06134
(800) 446-7348
www.dmhas.state.ct.us


Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse
Provides peer-led recovery support services in Santa Barbara, Calif.
232 East Canon Perdido Street, Suite H
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 963-1433
www.sbcada.org


The Courage to Speak Foundation
Founded in 1996 by parents who lost their son to a heroin overdose, this non-profit’s mission is to empower youth to be drug free and encourage parents to communicate effectively with their children through the dissemination of a drug curriculum programs for schools, a video a referral help line and other resources.
P.O. Box 1527
Norwalk, CT 06852
(877) 431-3295
www.couragetospeak.org

 

Crystal Meth Anonymous
A 12-step fellowship for those in recovery from addiction to crystal meth.
8205 Santa Monica Boulevard PMB 1-114
West Hollywood, CA 90046-5977
(213) 488-4455
www.crystalmeth.org


Double Trouble Recovery, Inc.
A fellowship of men and women who are dually diagnosed with an addiction as well as a mental disorder, encouraging sharing of their experience, strength and hope.
P.O. Box 245055
Brooklyn, NY 11224
(718) 373-2684
www.doubletroubleinrecovery.org


Dual Diagnosis Anonymous World Services, Inc.
Addresses the needs of individuals diagnosed with co-occurring alcohol and drug use disorders and mental illness.
320 North “E” Street, Suite 209
San Bernardino, CA 92401
(909) 888-9282
www.ddaworldwide.org


Dual Recovery Anonymous
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.
P.O. Box 8107
Prairie Village, KS 66208
(877) 883-2332
www.draonline.org


Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians: A-Ye-Ga
A recovery community organization of, by and for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.
Eastern Band of Cherokee Nation
PO Box 455
Cherokee, NC 28719
(828) 497-2088
www.nc-cherokee.com

 

The Elephant on Main Street
This site serves as a spirited community in which readers post their own experiences and comment on what they read. The author's stories are meant to be a catalyst to the larger discussion of the impact of chemical dependency on ourselves and our loved ones.
www.elephantonmain.com/index.html


El Paso Alliance, Inc.: Recovery Alliance
A community organization of people in recovery from alcohol and drug use disorders and their family, friends and community allies.
6000 Welch No. 7
El Paso, TX 79905
(915) 594-7000
www.recoveryalliance.net


Faces & Voices of Recovery
A national campaign of individuals and organizations advocating for public action to deliver the power, possibility and proof of recovery. Supports local recovery advocacy by increasing access to research, policy, organizing and technical support; facilitating relationships among local and regional groups; improving access to policymakers and the media; and providing a national rallying point for recovery advocates.
1010 Vermont Ave. #708
Washington, DC 20005
(202) 737-0690
http://www.facesandvoicesofrecovery.org/main/index.php


Families Anonymous
A nonprofit, 12-Step, self-help recovery and fellowship of support groups for relatives and friends of those who have alcohol, drug or behavioral problems.
P.O. Box 3475
Culver City, CA 90231-3475
(800) 736-9805
www.FamiliesAnonymous.org


Family Empowerment Network
Offers support, education and training for families of children with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome or Fetal Alcohol Effects, as well as interested professionals. Creates a network of support families and hosts annual family retreats.
777 South Mills Street
Madison, WI 53715
(608) 262-6590
(800) 462-5254
www.fammed.wisc.edu/fen


Family Justice
This is a non-profit organization that draws on the natural resources of families to break cycles of involvement with the criminal justice system.
625 Broadway, 8th Floor
New York, NY, 10012
(212) 457-1500
www.familyjustice.org

 

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Family Resource Institute
A grassroots coalition of families and professionals concerned with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome/Effects, offering educational programs, brochures, information packets, group meetings, phone support, conferences and referrals.
P.O. Box 2525
Lynnwood, WA 98036
(253) 531-2878
www.fetalalcoholsyndrome.org


General Board of Global Ministries of the United Methodist Church
Offers faith-based programs for people with alcohol and drug use disorders.
110 Maryland Avenue NE, Suite 404
Washington, D.C. 20002
(202) 548-2712
www.gbgm-umc.org


Hope Networks/We Recover Foundation
Supports community efforts regarding treatment, job skills, living skills and retraining programs to reduce poverty, crime and illiteracy found in untreated communities.
8867 Highland Road, Suite 320
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
(888) 472-0786
www.hopenetworks.org


Hypoics Not Anonymous
Uses the philosophy that addictions are caused by neurological mechanisms rather than personal weaknesses, and is open to anyone with any type of addiction.
8779 Misty Creek Drive
Sarasota, FL 34241
(941) 929-0893
www.nvo.com/hypoism/hypoicsnotanonymous/


International Lawyers in Alcoholics Anonymous
A clearinghouse for support groups for lawyers who are recovering alcoholics or have other chemical dependencies.
P.O. BOX 158
Polson, MT 59860
(406) 883-2173
www.ilaa.org


International Pharmacists Anonymous
A 12-Step fellowship of pharmacists and pharmacy

students recovering from any addiction.
11 Dewey Lane
Glen Gardner, NJ 08826-3102
(908) 537-4295
http://mywebpages.comcast.net/ipa/ipapage.htm


Jewish Addiction Services/Jewish Big Brother

and Big Sister League
An outpatient treatment program for adolescents, adults and families suffering from alcohol, drug or other addictions.
5750 Park Height Ave, Suite 286
Baltimore, MD 21208
(410) 484-1991
www.jbbl.org


Jewish Alcoholics, Chemically Dependent Persons

and Significant Others
Encourages and assists Jewish alcoholics, chemically dependent persons and their families, friends and associates to explore recovery in a nurturing Jewish environment by conducting retreats and other events that provide support to Jews in recovery.
850 Seventh Avenue
New York, NY 10019
(212) 397-4197
www.jacsweb.org


Learn To Cope
This site has been formed by parents, for parents, with the sole purpose of "being there" for each other. This is a supportive place for you to share your feelings and concerns.
www.learn2cope.org/

 

The Legal Action Center
A non-profit law and policy organization fighting discrimination against people with histories of alcohol and drug use disorders, HIV/AIDS, or criminal records and advocating for sound public policies in these areas.
153 Waverly Place
New York, NY 10014
(212) 243-1313
www.lac.org


Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Community Center SpeakOUT!
Works to create safe and welcoming spaces for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people in recovery.
208 West 13th Street
New York, NY 10011
(212) 620-7310
www.gaycenter.org

 

LifeRing Secular Recovery
This California non-profit that promotes an alternative to spiritual 12-step programs, with groups worldwide. Meetings are led by peer volunteers and give-and-take dialogue is encouraged, as opposed to the 12-step's uninterrupted monologue.
1440 Broadway, Suite 312
Oakland, CA 94612-2023
(510) 763-0779
www.unhooked.com

 

Lowe Family Foundation
This site offers a place to turn if you are trying to cope with alcohol abuse in your family. Each month a different topic is featured in a “Reachout Column” and accompanied by an interview about the subject.
3339 Stuyvesant Pl NW
Washington, DC. 20015
(202) 362-4883
www.lowefamily.org/home.html

 

Maine Association of Substance Abuse Programs

MASAP is a statewide organization of prevention, treatment and recovery programs that provides the majority of OSA licensed services in Maine.

8 Mulliken Court

Augusta, ME 04330

www.masap.org

 

Marijuana Anonymous World Services
A fellowship of men and women who share a desire to stop using marijuana by using the basic 12 Steps of recovery founded by Alcoholics Anonymous.
P.O. Box 2912 Van Nuys, CA 91404
(800) 766-6779
www.marijuana-anonymous.org


Men for Sobriety
Aims 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.
P.O. Box 618
Quakertown, PA 18951-0618
(215) 536-8026

Mesa Peer Recovery Program: Women in Recovery
A recovery community organization for women in Arizona and New Mexico.
860 North Center Street
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 464-5764
www.winr.org

 

Momstell

A group of concerned parents and families who want to advocate for positive change regarding drug and alcohol issues is to promote awareness and eliminate the stigma of drug and alcohol abuse through education, prevention, and treatment.

P.O. Box 450

Mechanicsburg, PA 17055

www.momstell.com


Nar-Anon/Narateen
Provides support for families and friends of drug users.
22527 Crenshaw Boulevard, Suite #200 B
Torrance, CA 90505
(800) 477-6291
www.nar-anon.org

 

Narconon
A non-profit drug rehab program dedicated to eliminating drug abuse and drug addiction through drug prevention, education and rehabilitation.
7060 Hollywood Boulevard, Suite 220
Hollywood, CA 90028
(323) 962-2404
www.narconon.org


Narcotics Anonymous World Services
A non-profit fellowship society of men and women, open to all drug addicts, regardless of the particular drug or combination of drug used.
P.O. Box 9999
Van Nuys, CA 91409
(818) 773-9999
www.na.org


National Alliance for Hispanic Health
Offers information on health issues that affect the Hispanic community.
1501 16th Street NW
Washington, D.C. 20036
(202) 387-5000
www.hispanichealth.org


National Association for Children of Alcoholics
A national non-profit membership and affiliate organization working on behalf of children of alcohol- and drug-dependent parents and all family members affected by alcohol and drug use disorders.
11426 Rockville Pike, Suite 100
Rockville, MD 20852
(888) 554-2627
(301) 468-0985
www.nacoa.org


National Association of Native American

Children of Alcoholics
Provides a Native American framework for healing children of alcoholics.
6145 Lehman Drive, Suite 200
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
(719) 548-1000
(866) 480-6751
www.whitebison.org/home.html

National Council on Alcoholism
and Drug Dependence, Inc.

A non-profit advocacy organization working with the legislative and executive branches of the federal government on alcohol and drug policies, advocating for alcoholic and drug-dependent persons and their families, and providing information on prevention, intervention and treatment to the public.
20 Exchange Place, Suite 2902
New York, NY 10005-3201
(800) NCA-CALL
(212) 269-7797

www.ncadd.org

National GAINS Center for People
with Co-Occurring Disorders in the Justice System

Provides access to community-based services for adult and juvenile criminal offenders with co-occurring mental illness and alcohol and drug use disorders.
345 Delaware Avenue
Delmar, NY 12054
(800) 311-4246
www.gainsctr.com

National Indian Child Welfare Association
Dedicated to the well being of American Indian children and families.
5100 SW Macadam Avenue, Suite 300
Portland, OR 97239
(503) 222-4044
www.nicwa.org

NCADD-New Jersey
Promotes recovery and builds leadership skills and capacity in the recovery community in New Jersey.
1675 Whitehorse-Mercerville Road, Suite 205
Hamilton, NJ 08619
(609) 689-0121 ext. 110
www.ncaddnj.org/about/default.asp

 

Outpost for Hope
This organization is the “missing link” between under-represented missing persons and those who seek to find them. This often over-looked missing person’s population can include but is not limited to: endangered runaways, homeless persons, lost mentally ill persons, substance addicted and other high-risk missing persons
7405 Greenback Lane, #147
Citrus Heights, CA 95610-5603
(916) 965-4673
www.outpostforhope.org

 

Overcomers In Christ
A recovery program that deals with every aspect of addiction and dysfunction (spiritual, physical, mental, emotional, and social), using Christ-centered motivations.
P.O. Box 34460
Omaha, NE 68134
(402) 573-0966
www.overcomersinchrist.org/


Overcomers Outreach, Inc.
Provides Christ-centered, 12-Step support for persons with any compulsive behavior, their families and friends by applying them to the Scriptures, and also supplements involvement in other 12-Step groups.
P.O. 922950
Sylmar, CA 91392-2950
(800) 310-3001
www.overcomersoutreach.org


Oxford House, Inc.
Democratically run, self-supporting and drug-free group homes.
1010 Wayne Avenue, Suite 400
Silver Spring, MD 20910
(301) 587-2916
www.oxfordhouse.org


Parents Helping Parents
This is a resource page for parents who are dealing with
a son or daughter (any age) that is using alcohol or other drugs
3413 S. Boulevard
Edmond, OK 73003
www.parentshelpingparents.info

 

Pascua Yaqui Tribe of Arizona

Community Change Oriented Recovery Effort
Provides culturally compatible peer services to tribal and community members.
9405 South Avenida del Yaqui
Guadalupe, AZ 85283
(480) 768-2025
claremcory@aol.com


Pennsylvania Recovery Organizations Alliance, Inc.
Supports recovery through peer-driven support services

and education.
900 South Arlington Avenue, Suite 119
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 545-8929
recovery@ezonline.com

 

Phillips Metropolitan CME Church

Offers 12-step, Bible-based ministry for those in recovery from addiction on Thursdays, 6 to 7 p.m. ET

2550 Main St.

Hartford, CT 06120

(860) 794-1073


Pima Prevention Partnership

People with Recovery and Disabilities
Aims to reduce relapse and supports wellness using a strength-based approach to recovery for Native Americans.
330 North Commerce Park Loop, Suite 160
Tucson, AZ 85745
(520) 791-2711
www.pimaprevention.org


Pima Hispanic Council

Proyecto Bienestar (Project Well Being)
Seeks to empower members to assist others, motivating them to sustain recovery through education and training.
712 North Main Street
Eloy, AZ 85231
(520) 466-7765
Varela_Ralph@yahoo.com


Por La Causa, Inc.
A non-profit community development corporation offering social service programs and services throughout Arizona.
1112 East Buckeye Road
Phoenix, AZ 85034-4043
(602) 257-0700
www.cplc.org

 

Presbyterians for Addiction Action
Assists Presbyterians as they minister in an addictive society.
100 Witherspoon Street, Room 3041
Louisville, KY 40202
(888) 728-7228 ext. 5800
www.pcusa.org/phewa/paa.htm


Psychologists Helping Psychologists
A mutual support group for doctoral-level psychologists or students who have had a personal experience with alcohol or drugs. Members aim to support each other in recovery and help others to recover and educate the psychology community.
3484 South Utah Street
Arlington, VA 22206
(703) 243-4470
www.crml.uab.edu/~jah/php.htm


Rational Recovery Systems
A program of self-recovery from addiction to alcohol and other drugs through planned, permanent abstinence using Addictive Voice Recognition Technique (AVRT).
Box 800
Lotus, CA 95651
(530) 621-2667
www.rational.org/


The Rebecca Project for Human Rights
This is a legal and advocacy organization that helps poor and low-income mothers recovering from substance abuse.
1752 Columbia Road NW, Third Floor
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 265-3907
www.rebeccaproject.org/index.php

 

Recover Magazine
This is a bi-monthly lifestyle magazine for people in all stages of addiction recovery, distributed to hospitals, treatment centers, medical offices, meeting facilities and bookstores in the United States and United Kingdom.
P.O. Box 4078
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33338
(954) 764-1069
www.recovermagazineonline.com

 

Recovery Association Project
A peer-led recovery community organization focusing on building leadership and power among people in recovery. Offers strengths-based peer services including trainings on organizing recovering people with a focus on leadership and active citizenship, and implementing a peer-led recovery mentor program.
1100 NE 28th Avenue
Portland, OR 97232
(503) 234-3133
www.rap-nw.org

 

Recovery Community Services Program

RCSP grant projects and peer-to-peer recovery support services are provided to help people initiate and/or sustain recovery from alcohol and drug use disorders.

1 Choke Cherry Road

Room 5-1124

Rockville, Maryland 20850

(240) 276-1566

http://rcsp.samhsa.gov

 

Recovery Consultants of Atlanta, Inc.
A faith-based organization that collaborates with treatment programs, community organizations and faith institutions to develop services and programs to benefit members of the recovery community in the metro Atlanta area.
1904 Glenwood Avenue SE
Decatur, GA 30316
(404) 370-0123
www.recoveryconsultants.org

 

recovery is everywhere

The group provides free electronic files and other recovery advocacy materials that have been used in posters, postcards, e-cards, web sites, highway billboards, calendars, wristbands, and a variety of additional innovative ways to spread the word that "recovery is everywhere." 

Recovery is Everywhere
P.O. Box 981098
Ypsilanti, MI 48198
(734)485-8725

www.recoveryiseverywhere.com

 

Recovery Resource Center
A comprehensive recovery resource center linking individuals in recovery to an array of holistic recovery supports, with special emphasis on meeting the needs of women in recovery.
1140 Lake Street
Oak Park, IL 60301
(708) 445-0500
RRCDontUse1@aol.com

 

Registry of Addiction Recovery
Offered by the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Inc., this pool of individuals are willing to speak about their past addictions.
National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Inc.
22 Cortlandt Street, Suite 801
New York, NY 10007-3128
(212)269-7797
http://www.ncadd.org/programs/roar/index.html

 

Reviving the Human Spirit

A Faith Community Initiative
An independent foundation dedicated to improving community health in Cincinnati and 20 surrounding counties.
Health Foundation of Greater Cincinnati

Rookwood Tower
3805 Edwards Road, Suite 500
Cincinnati, OH 45209-1948
(513) 458-6640
http://www.healthfoundationfund.org/rths


Self-Management and Recovery Training
Supports individuals who have chosen to abstain, or are considering abstinence from any type of addictive behaviors by teaching how to change self-defeating thinking, emotions and actions; and to work towards long-term satisfaction and quality of life.
7537 Mentor Avenue, Suite 306
Mentor, OH 44060
(888) 951-5351
(440) 951-5357
www.smartrecovery.org

 

Sixteen Steps of Discovery and Empowerment
Offers support for a wide variety of quality-of-life issues, such as addiction, codependency, abuse, empowerment, etc., by helping members see themselves as part of the entire community, not just the recovery community.
Box 1302
Lolo, MT 59847
(406) 273-6080
www.charlottekasl.com/16steps.html


Sober24.com
Virtual fellowship for recovery on the Internet with daily reflections, discussion boards, chat rooms, online meetings and software that helps those in recovery track their progress; based on Alcoholics Anonymous’ 12-step program. Annual membership is $12.
http://sober24.com

 

SOS Clearinghouse (Save Our Selves)
Dedicated to providing a path to sobriety, an alternative to those paths depending upon supernatural or religious beliefs.
4773 Hollywood Boulevard
Hollywood, CA 90027
(323) 666-4295
www.secularsobriety.org


Southcentral Foundation

Alaska Women's Recovery Project
Provides leadership training, mentoring and support for recovering women.
4130 San Ernesto Avenue
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 729-5090
www.southcentralfoundation.com


TASC, Inc. (Treatment Alternatives for Safe Communities) Restoring Citizenship
Supports ex-offenders in restoring themselves to healthy and productive citizenship by facilitating the Winners' Circles, peer-led recovery support groups for ex-offenders and their families.
1500 North Halsted Street
Chicago, IL 60622
(312) 573-8211
jcollins@tasc-il.org


Western Massachusetts Training Consortium

The Franklin County Recovery Community
A peer-led recovery community in Massachusetts helping those in recovery assume meaningful roles in their towns and neighborhoods.
187 High Street, Suite 204
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 536-2401 ext. 3006
www.theconsortiumwmtc.org


Vera Institute of Justice - La Bodega de la Familia
Offers family- and community-based recovery services for people on parole or probation.
272 East Third Street
New York, NY 10009
(212) 982-2335
www.vera.org


VOICES for Addiction Recovery, NC, Inc
This center serves addicted, single pregnant women, addicted teenagers and adults who have become part of the criminal justice system and the growing Hispanic population with addiction issues.
P.O. Box 2925
Asheville, NC 28802
(828) 252-9022
voicesnc@aol.com

 

White Bison, Inc.: Circles of Recovery II

Putting a New Face on Recovery
Conducts education, training and development focused on Native American recovery communities on reservations and in urban areas.
6145 Lehman Drive, Suite 200
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
(866) 461-9194
www.whitebison.org


Women for Sobriety
Designed specifically to help the woman alcoholic achieve sobriety by addressing the need to overcome depression and guilt through the “New Life” program.
P.O. Box 618
Quakertown, PA 18951-0618
(215) 536-8026
www.womenforsobriety.org

 


Disclaimer:
Please note: “Silent Treatment: Addiction in America” does not make specific recommendations or endorsements regarding individual recovery facilities or recovery programs.

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BREAKING THE SILENCE

From bottom to top: A family’s generational struggle to live with addictions
Pain and secrecy of addiction shapes "wounded healers"

GUIDES AND RESOURCES

  Top-10 List of Addiction Myths — and Myth Busters
  Books, films and DVDs offer inspiration for getting – and staying – sober

ADDICTION:  WHERE IT STARTS

Addiction treatment catching up with ground-breaking brain and genetic research
Challenge one: Deciding to fight addiction. Challenge two: Paying for it

The first 90 days: "When I’m released, I’ll change people, places and things"

GUIDES AND RESOURCES

  How to choose a quality treatment program
  Treatment locator guide

YOUTH: THE DANGER ZONE

The danger zone: 1.6 million addicted kids shaping outside-the-box treatment strategies
For Santa Cruz’s young drug offenders, the whole village becomes treatment team
A cautionary tale from a child prodigy of substance abuse

GUIDES AND RESOURCES

  First, take a deep breath: Comprehensive tips to finding addiction treatment for your child
  Check yourself: A self-test on teen’s first drug of choice
  A resource list for adolescent and teen prevention and treatment

DISPARITY:
THE SILENT VICTIMS

With nearly 50 percent rise in drug-related arrests, women are the silent casualties of war on drugs
Addiction’s one-two punch: Abuse, social messaging make women harder to treat
Drug courts, treatment programs chipping away at numbers of imprisoned black males
From girl to woman: "I couldn’t count on myself. I couldn’t count on my emotions."

GUIDES AND RESOURCES

  Resource list for treatment, recovery and support
  Women-specific treatment resources

RECOVERY: THE NEW ACTIVISM

The new activism: Addiction recovery prepares to move ‘out of the basement’ into public health arena
Life in recovery: "There’s something about being out there every day, getting stronger in front of the world."

GUIDES AND RESOURCES

  List of recovery groups, programs and services
  Realistic recovery: How to survive that first year
  Choices abound to help you stay on path to recovery

OPINION - EDITORIAL

What a story: Treating addiction effectively means saving lives and money

 

         

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