Family Self-Help Support
THROUGH the shared experience and wisdom of the group, families learn how to support themselves and each other in dealing with a family member who has an addiction problem. Most family self-help support groups are based in the 12 steps of Alcoholics Anonymous.
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| ALANON
AND ALATEEN (District 23) P.O. Box 713 Soquel, CA 95073 (831) 462-1818 (24 hrs) ACA-Bay Area |
Alanon is an anonymous fellowship of men and women whose lives have been affected by the drinking of a family member or friend. Alateen meetings are for those of ages 12 through 20. We meet to share experiences, strength and hope and to study the 12 steps of Alcoholics Anonymous. No dues or fees. Bilingual meetings in Hollister and Watsonville. Disabled Accessibility: Wheelchair. Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACA) 12 step group support. And "Parents with Hope" meetings Sunday evenings at 6:00 pm at Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church, 2402 Cabrillo College Drive, Soquel, CA. Call Rachel (831)688-1792 or Rodney (831)588-4103 for more information. To confirm all other meeting times, call (831) 420-6177. Se Habla Español |
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CO-DEPENDENTS ANONYMOUS P.O. Box 1415 Santa Cruz, CA 95061 (831) 469-6096 Admin. |
This service follows a 12-step program (like Alcoholics Anonymous). It is designed for persons suffering from compulsiveness in the conduct of their interpersonal relationships. They also invite people who have (or have had) substance abuse problems which have complicated their ability to act responsibly in relationships. Free. Disabled Accessibility: Not known. Call for meeting times. |
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| NAR-ANON FAMILY GROUPS
Aptos Aptos Christian Fellowship 7200 Freedom Blvd. "Lighting the Way," a candlelight meeting, Tuesdays at 7:00PM Santa Cruz Scotts Valley |
A twelve-step program designed to help relatives and friends of addicts recover from the effects of living with an addicted relative or friend. Nar-Anon's program of recovery is adapted from Narcotics Anonymous and uses Nar-Anon's Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions. The only requirement to be a member and attend Nar-Anon meetings is that there is a problem of drugs or addiction in a relative or friend. Nar-Anon is not affiliated with any other organization or outside entity.
Note: Newcomers to Aptos, please come 15 minutes early to get acquainted. In Santa Cruz: Just walk in the front door and head for the back door - you'll see our sign! In Aptos: Park in back of church and enter through the back door. Contact: saveyoursanity@aol.com |
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