Recovery Resources
Alcoholics Anonymous: Alcoholics Anonymous is an international fellowship of men and women who have had a drinking problem. It is nonprofessional, self-supporting, multiracial, apolitical, and available almost everywhere. There are no age or education requirements. Membership is open to anyone who wants to do something about his or her drinking problem.
*Website: aa.org/pages/en_US
*Meeting finder: www.aa.org/pages/en_US/find-aa-resourcesorthe “Meeting Guide” phone app
LifeRing: LifeRing Secular Recovery is an organization of people who share practical experiences and sobriety support. There are as many ways to live free of drugs and alcohol as there are stories of successful sober people. Many LifeRing members attend other kinds of meetings or recovery programs, and we honor those decisions. Some have had negative experiences in attempting to find help elsewhere, but most people soon find that LifeRing’s emphasis on the positive, practical present-day can turn anger and despair into hope and resolve. LifeRing respectfully embraces what works for each individual.
*Website:www.lifering.org/
*Meeting finder: www.lifering.org/meetings
*Online Meetings: www.lifering.org/online-meetings
Refuge Recovery: Refuge Recovery is grounded in the belief that Buddhist principles and practices create a strong foundation for the addiction recovery process. Wisdom and compassion enable those struggling with any form of addiction to become more mindful of their mental processes while also developing a deep understanding of the suffering that addiction has created and compassion for their own pain. The mission of Refuge Recovery is to support those on this path of recovery by building an extensive and comprehensive network of Refuge Recovery groups, meetings and communities that practice, educate and provide Buddhist-inspired guidance and mediation for anyone seeking recovery from addiction.
*Website:refugerecovery.org/
*Meeting finder: refugerecovery.org/meetings
*Online Meeting: refugerecovery.org/meetings?tsml-day=2&tsml-region=online-english
SMART Recovery: Self-Management And Recovery Training (SMART) is a global community of mutual-support groups. At meetings, participants help one another resolve problems with any addiction (to drugs or alcohol or to activities such as gambling or over-eating). Participants find and develop the power within themselves to change and lead fulfilling and balanced lives guided by our science-based and sensible 4-Point Program.
*Website: www.smartrecovery.org/
*Meeting finder: www.smartrecoverytest.org/local/
*Online meetings: www.smartrecovery.org/community/
Women for Sobriety, Inc., is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping women discover a happy New Life in recovery from Substance Use Disorders. Founded in 1975, the WFS New Life Program is based on thirteen Acceptance Statements which encourage emotional and spiritual growth. WFS has certified moderators and chat leaders leading mutual support groups online and in person, as well as phone volunteers available for one-on-one support. Any woman seeking an abstinent New Life is welcome to join WFS, and all expression of female identity are welcome.
*Website: womenforsobriety.org
*Meeting finder: womenforsobriety.org/meetings
*Online support: https://womenforsobriety.org/community/#
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Mills-Peninsula Outpatient Department (650) 696-4690
Mills-Peninsula CDC Unit (650) 696-4540
Mills-Peninsula Intake Unit (650) 696-4666
Federal Government Agencies
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (301) 443-3860 www.niaaa.nih.gov
National Institute on Drug Abuse (301) 443-1124 www.nida.nih.gov
Nat’l Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information (800) 729-6686 www.ncadi.samhsa.gov
Substance Abuse Treatment Facility Locator 800-662-HELP www.findtreatment.samhsa.gov
Recovery Advocacy
Faces & Voices of Recovery (202) 737-0690 www.facesandvoicesofrecovery.org
National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Inc. http://ncadd.org