| Support Groups You don't have to go it alone! In fact it is highly recommended you share your journey with others that have gone before you! They are near by and want to help. Sponsored By: 
Central Alberta Recovery Centre –Tees, Alberta “We have a plan of action!” The Central Alberta Recovery Centre offers a structured 5 week, residential treatment program for men. Our multi-faceted program provides an introduction to the proven 12 step program, one on one counselling, education on health and diet, and support from an on site counsellor. While in treatment AA and (or) NA meetings will be attended in the nearby communities as well as on site. The program takes place in a safe environment for recovery, free from distraction and temptation.  | If your life has been affected by someone else's drinking, you are an Al-Anon or Alateen member, or a professional working in the field of alcoholism, there may be items of interest on this site for you. |  | (AA) Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. |  | “What we cannot do alone, we can do together” At Avalon Women's Centres we offer a warm, supportive environment, where women seeking recovery can come for resources and meet other women who know what they're going through. Or just come for coffee, read a book from our library, help themself to a new(ish) outfit from our closet, or just sit, relax and 'be'. No pressure. The women at Avalon represent a true cross-section of our society and come to us from throughout the Lower Mainland of Vancouver.Women suffering from the disease of addiction are daughters, mothers, wives, sisters, aunts, doctors, lawyers, employees and employers; we are of every race; we are of every religion; we are of all ages. |  | A Christ-based recovery program created and maintained by Rick Warren'sSaddleback Church in California and has spread successfully throughout much of the world. It is presently available through a number of churches in Vancouver. In order to start a program in your area simply contact Rick |  | (CA) Cocaine Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other so that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from their addiction. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop using cocaine and all other mind-altering substances. |  | (CoDA) Co-Dependents Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women whose common purpose is to develop healthy relationships. The only requirement for membership is a desire for healthy and fulfilling relationships. We gather together to support and share with each other in a journey of self-discovery-learning to love the self. |  | Co-dependent Or Co-addict of sex addicts COSA is a recovery program for men and women whose lives have been affected by compulsive sexual behavior. In COSA, we find hope whether or not there is a sexually addicted person currently in our lives. With the humble act of reaching out, we begin the process of recovery. |  | Fellowship of people for whom crystal meth has become a serious problem. Meets 7 pm to 8 pm Fridays in the conference room at Three Bridges Health Centre. |  | A drop-in centre serving street youth in the downtown south area between the hours of 7:00 pm to 5:30 am. It provides a safe, non-judgmental environment for street-involved youth, especially when other services are not available. Food, laundry, showers, counselling, and referrals to other services are provided. |  | (EA) EA members are from many walks of life and are of diverse ages, economic status, social and educational backgrounds. The only requirement for membership is a desire to become well emotionally. |  | "Especially for parents and families who are struggling with addiction!" FGTA is working to improve the lives of drug users, their families and friends, since 1999. We realized that it wasn't just the disease that was the problem, it was the treatment (or, more to the point, the lack of treatment) |  | (GA) GAMBLERS ANONYMOUS is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from a gambling problem Hot Line 604.878-6535 |  | When you come into the Family Group you are no longer alone but amoung true friends who understand your problem as few other could. We will respect your confidence and anonymity as we know you will respect ours. We hope to give you the assurance that no situation is too difficult and no unhappiness is too great to overcome. |  | (NA) "The White Booklet", describes Narcotics Anonymous as "a nonprofit fellowship or society of men and women for whom drugs had become a major problem . . . recovering addicts who meet regularly to help each other stay clean." Membership is open to any drug addict, regardless of the particular drug or combination of drugs used. |  | SAA Sex Addicts Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other so they may overcome their sexual addiction and help others recover from sexual addiction or dependency. |  | Sexaholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength, and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover. |  | SLAA is a Twelve Step - Twelve Tradition oriented fellowship based on the model pioneered by Alcoholics Anonymous. In addition, members reach out to others in the fellowship, practice the Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions of S.L.A.A. and seek a relationship with a higher power to counter the destructive consequences. | |