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Addiction Help
Coalitions and Support Groups
American Self-Help Clearinghouse
This guide has been developed to act as your starting point for exploring real-life support groups and networks
that are available throughout the world and in your community. (973) 625-3037 (201) 625-9053 (TDD)
Children of Alcoholics Foundation Inc.
A voluntary nonprofit organization whose primary purposes are to reach, help, and offer hope to young and adult
children of alcoholics; inform and educate the public and professionals about this group; disseminate research and
new data on the effects of family alcoholism on children; and encourage federal, state, and local decision makers
to respond to the needs of COAs.
(212) 757-2100 x6370
Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America (CADCA)
CADCA's mission is to build and strengthen the capacity of community coalitions to create safe, healthy and
drug-free communities. The organization supports its members with technical assistance and training, public policy,
media strategies and marketing programs, conferences and special events. (800) 54-CADCA
Join Together
Since 1991, Join Together has supported community-based efforts to advance effective alcohol and drug policy,
prevention, and treatment.
(617) 437-1500
National Alliance for Drug Endangered Children
The National Alliance for Drug Endangered Children is committed to protecting children endangered by caregivers
involved in using, dealing, or manufacturing drugs.
(303) 413-3064
Latino Council on Alcohol and Tobacco A national organization dedicated to
reducing the enormous harm caused by alcohol and tobacco in the Latino community. Advocates prevention measures
ranging from education to legislation to promote better health among children and adults.
(202) 371-1186
MADD - Mothers Against Drunk Driving
MADD's mission is to stop drunk driving, support the victims of this violent crime and prevent underage
drinking.
National Asian Pacific American Families Against Substance Abuse
A private, nonprofit membership organization dedicated to strengthening families and promoting culturally competent
substance abuse and related services for Asians and Pacific Islanders. Also focuses on issues and problems related
to substance abuse such as health care, gang and domestic violence, mental health, and poverty. (213) 625-5795
National Family Partnership
A national parent network organized to combat drug and alcohol use and abuse by adolescents.
(305) 856-4173 (800) 705-8997
National Inhalant Prevention Coalition
The NIPC serves as an inhalant referral and information clearinghouse, stimulates media coverage about inhalant
issues, develops informational materials, produces ViewPoint (a quarterly newsletter), provides training and
technical assistance and leads a week-long national grassroots inhalant education and awareness campaign.
Partnership for a Drug-Free America®
The Partnership for a Drug-Free America is a nonprofit coalition of communication, health, medical and educational
professionals working to reduce illicit drug use and help people live healthy, drug-free lives.
(212) 922-1560
Phoenix House
Provides advice and referrals to individuals about drug and alcohol treatment services, including local referrals
to programs in the caller's area. Operates 24 hours daily.
(800) DRUG-HELP
Students Against Destructive Decisions
Students helping students make positive decisions about challenges in their everyday lives. Provides prevention and
intervention tools to help eliminate impaired driving, end underage drinking, drug abuse, and other destructive
decisions. Offers community awareness programs, literature, sponsors SADD chapters and group development
guidelines.
1-877-SADD-INC
Treatment Coordination and Advocacy
National treatment placement and referral service for clients and their families trying to find the best treatment
center for their particular needs. We work with addictions, eating disorders, anxiety, PTSD, depression and
personality disorders.
(888) 301-9425
Support
Groups
African American Family Services (AAFS)
AAFS Provides a range of services related to substance abuse, including referral and advocacy, community education,
family counseling, diagnosis and treatment planning, adult after-care management and support groups, prevention,
outpatient treatment, and internship opportunities. AAFS also consults nationwide on program design. They offer
written materials and a free newsletter pertaining to alcoholism and other drug abuse among blacks. Maintains
Resource Center.
(612) 871-7878
Alcoholics Anonymous
A worldwide fellowship for anyone who wants to achieve and maintain sobriety. Anonymous and self-supported through
members' voluntary contributions.
Al-Anon Family Group/Alateen
Al-Anon is a fellowship for relatives and friends of individuals with an alcohol problem. Mutual support groups
meet worldwide.
1 (888) 4AL-ANON
Cocaine Anonymous, Inc.
12-step fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hopes that they may solve their common
problem and help others to recover from addiction. Quarterly newsletter. Group starter kit available.
Dual Recovery Anonymous, Inc.
An independent, 12-step, nonprofessional, self-help fellowship organization for people with a dual diagnosis of
emotional or psychiatric illness and chemical dependency..
Girls and Boys Town National Hotline
Kids and parents may call this hotline and speak directly to a counselor about issues related to substance abuse,
violence, depression, or any other family problems. Counselors can make local referrals for services.
Spanish-speaking counselors available. Operates 24 hours daily.
(800) 448-3000 (800) 448-1833
International Doctors
in Alcoholics Anonymous
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.
International Lawyers in Alcoholics Anonymous
Serves as a clearinghouse for support groups for lawyers who are recovering alcoholics or have other chemical
dependencies. Newsletter, annual conventions. Group development guidelines.
Rational Recovery Self-Help Network
An abstinence-based, non-12-Step recovery program with no religious, spiritual, or psychological content. Based on
Addictive Voice Recognition Technique, a tutorial on which can be found on the organization's Web site.
(530) 621-4374 or (530) 621-2667
Secular Organizations for Sobriety (SOS)
The Center for Inquiry-West, A non-spiritually based recovery fellowship.
(310) 821-8430
S.M.A.R.T.
Recovery
An abstinence-based, non-12-Step self-help program for people having problems with drinking and using drugs. Based
on the principles of rational emotive behavior therapy.
(440) 951-5357
Women For Sobriety
National membership organization that aims to help all women with a drinking problem find a way to sobriety and a
fulfilling way of life. Small, local groups of women meet to discuss their shared problem and needs.
(800) 333-1606
National Anti-Drug Media Campaign
An historic initiative to encourage kids to stay drug-free. The Campaign targets youth ages 9-18-especially the
vulnerable middle-school adolescents-their parents, and other adults who influence the choices young people
make.
NA AA Recovery Zone
Website offers information on substance abuse and recovery, Narcotics Anonymous, Alcoholics Anonymous page,
Recovery Tools, Recovery Books, Gifts and more.
Drug Rehabilitation Program
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