Support Groups

"ACA is a program supported by the MN Society of CPAs, www.mncpa.org, that provides peer support, assessment, consultation and referral to accountants, their families and colleagues who are affected by addiction.
http://aca-accountants.org/index.html

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. 1-800-ALCOHOL

Alcohólicos Anónimos® es una comunidad de hombres y mujeres que comparten su mutua experiencia, fortaleza y esperanza para resolver su problema común y ayudar a otros a recuperarse del alcoholismo

Clear Waters Life Center

To operate as a faith based community of people who assist individuals, families and the surrounding communities by providing a facility to house services that meet spiritual, emotional, physical and educational needs of people. Services include but are not limited to the following areas:

PO Box 155, 256 2nd Ave. SW

Clearbrook, MN 56634

218-776-2789

218-776-2786 fax

Gopher State Roundup An occasion to share the fellowship and to carry the message of AA; with Al-Anon and Alateen participation.

St Paul and Suburban Area Intergroup is here to help men and women who might have a drinking problem.

Alcoholics Anonymous Saint Paul & Suburban Area Intergroup

Al-Anon Family Groups a community resource providing support to those affected by someone else's drinking.

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.

Alcohólicos Anónimos® es una comunidad de hombres y mujeres que comparten su mutua experiencia, fortaleza y esperanza para resolver su problema común y ayudar a otros a recuperarse del alcoholismo

Greater Minneapolis Intergroup is here to help men and women who might have a drinking problem.

On-lile Intergroup 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

Open Door anxiety and panic attack support groups are located in St. Paul and Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Open Door was founded in 1986 by a recovered agoraphobic who wanted to help others who were trying to cope with anxiety and panic attacks.

Cocaine 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 their addiction.

Cocaine Anonymous of Minnesota welcomes anyone seeking recovery

Overeaters Anonymous offers a program of recovery from compulsive eating using the Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions of OA. Worldwide meetings and other tools provide a fellowship of experience, strength and hope where members respect one another’s anonymity. OA charges no dues or fees; it is self-supporting through member contributions.

Overeaters Anonymous Twin Cities (612)377-1600

Overeaters Anonymous is a Fellowship of individuals who, through shared experience, strength and hope, are recovering from compulsive eating. We welcome everyone who wants to stop eating compulsively.

Crystal Meth Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other, so they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from addiction to crystal meth.

Dual Recovery Anonymous™ is an independent, nonprofessional, Twelve Step, self-help membership organization for people with a dual diagnosis.

Joy Project is a 501(c)3 non-profit, grassroots organization based on the  philosophy of using real-world, workable solutions to end the epidemic of eating  disorders. We work towards reducing the rate and severity of eating disorders  by supporting and conducting research, education, and support programs. 

Monday night group, 6:30-8pm

University Lutheran Church of Hope 

601 13th Ave SE 

Minneapolis, MN 55414-1437 

Anyone affected by an eating disorder is welcome! Pre-registration is not necessary. 

For more info, please visit www.joyproject.org

Emotions Anonymous is a twelve-step organization, similar to Alcoholics Anonymous. Our fellowship is composed of people who come together in weekly meetings for the purpose of working toward recovery from emotional difficulties.

Clear Waters Life Center

To operate as a faith based community of people who assist individuals, families and the surrounding communities by providing a facility to house services that meet spiritual, emotional, physical and educational needs of people. Services include but are not limited to the following areas:

PO Box 155, 256 2nd Ave. SW

Clearbrook, MN 56634

218-776-2789

218-776-2786 fax

Community Resources Compiled by: Council on Crime and Justice

K.Y.T.E (Know Your True Empowerment)

Christians in Recovery® is a group of men and women who are dedicated to personal one-on-one sharing of faith, strength and hope as we live each day in recovery. 

Clear Waters Life Center

To operate as a faith based community of people who assist individuals, families and the surrounding communities by providing a facility to house services that meet spiritual, emotional, physical and educational needs of people. Services include but are not limited to the following areas:

PO Box 155, 256 2nd Ave. SW

Clearbrook, MN 56634

218-776-2789

218-776-2786 fax

Faithful and True Ministries Eden Prairie 952-746-3880 (call for services & meeting times)

Institute for Christian Living/Renewed Life Resources Plymouth 612-593-1791 (call for resources & meeting times)

Outpost Ministries Robbinsdale 763-592-4700 (call for services & meeting times)

St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Sundays @ 7-9:30pm 612-874-1033

Recovery Church - St. Paul: Thursdays @ 6:00 PM 651-291-1371

The Downtown Coalition for Grief Support is your Twin Cities support circle. We are an all volunteer, non-denominational organization that offers support for adults in the Minneapolis and St. Paul area who are dealing with the death of a family member, friend or partner. 

GLBT in Recovery was created to aid the recovery community in staying clean and sober.

Health Professionals Services ProgramTo enhance public protection and provide support for regulated health care professionals whose ability to practice with reasonable skill and safety may be impaired due to illness.

NAMI Minnesota Will help answer questions on  navigating the mental health system. NAMI also offers many support groups for families and persons with mental illness. 

The Phoenix Spirit Our goal is to provide the community with thought-provoking material that will enhance personal growth, 
and ultimately world health.

Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers
Phone – (651)646-5590
Email – help@mnlcl.org
Address- 2550 University Ave W. Ste 313N St Paul, MN
Free, confidential help for law students who suffer from alcohol, drug, mental health, chronic stress, or other major life problems.

Marijuana Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share our experience, strength, and hope with each other that we may solve our common problem and help others to recover from marijuana addiction.

Twin Cities Men's Center provides resources for men seeking to grow in body, mind and spirit, and from that foundation advocates for healthier family and community relationships.

 

NAMI Minnesota Working to improve thelives of children and adultswith mental illnessesand their families

Millati Islami is a fellowship of men and women, joined together on the "Path of Peace".  We share our experiences, strengths, and hopes while recovering from our active addiction to mind and mood altering substances.

Announcing a Monthly Meeting at The Retreat! "2nd Wednesdays ~ Relationships as a Spiritual Practice" Unity through the Tradition

Minnesota Region of Narcotics Anonymous Meeting List

1-800-662-HELP

Narcotics Anonymous Common Needs Meetings: This listing highlights meetings of particular interest for those seeking meetings for beginners, where children are welcome, for GLBT people, men's meetings, women's meetings, and those for young people

Health Professionals NA

This is a closed NA meeting for Health Professionals and any other addict seeking recovery.

            When: Saturday 1:00 PM – Starting October 8, 2011

            Where:  7001 E. Fish Lake Road, Maple Grove, MN 55311

            Contact:  Carrie K:  612-845-3837 
            Or Bonnie P: 763-350-4531 with questions.

NA Minnesota Bridging the Gap – A Temporary Contact Program
Addicts nearing release from facilities and institutions can experience  feelings of fear about re-entering society. They may worry that they  won’t find the support to keep their recovery going. Narcotics Anonymous can help. 

We “Bridge the Gap” so newly released addicts don’t have to walk alone across that scary gap between the beginning of recovery in treatment or jail and the rest of recovery in NA.

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Nar-AnonFamily Groups World Services.

Clear Waters Life Center

To operate as a faith based community of people who assist individuals, families and the surrounding communities by providing a facility to house services that meet spiritual, emotional, physical and educational needs of people. Services include but are not limited to the following areas:

PO Box 155, 256 2nd Ave. SW

Clearbrook, MN 56634

218-776-2789

218-776-2786 fax

10 Principles of Recovery & Addiction

A website that offers information on the characteristics and effects of alcohol.

The Health Realization Training Center
3501 Chicago Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55407
Tel: (612) 823-5973
E-mail: claypatchc@puc-mn.org
To register for courses, call Cindi Claypatch at The Health Realization Training Center, (612) 823-5973.

HEALTH REALIZATION – 3 PRINCIPLES MEETING
Abstinence based support group to enhance sobriety and balance.
For more information, contact: Ned L. 651-373-7828
The meeting is held Saturdays from 7:00pm – 8:30pm
At the Recovery Church: 253 State Street, Step Room St. Paul, MN

Life-Coaching Wellness Center (612) 827-2877

Reiki is a reliable holistic tool which helps body, mind and spirit to heal itself by promoting deep relaxation and stress relief. It is gentle, can be used with or without touch, and complements other healing methods. It can relieve anxiety and other emotional concerns, relieve pain, release traumatic body memories, promote self-esteem and create awareness of new possibilities.
Post-Trauma Healing supports healing for survivors of sexual, mental, verbal, emotional, physical, and spiritual abuse, including PTSD.
Barbara's hours: Monday and other times by appointment.

Relapse Prevention

Relapse Prevention Group meets Fridays at 7:00 PM
At the Recovery Church: 253 State Street, St. Paul, MN

SMART is a self-help application of Rational Emotive Therapy (RET) to treat alcoholism/addiction.
Online Meetings Schedule

The Optimist Crew  This group discusses cognitive-based topics on optimism and positive-thinking.

Meeting location: The Recovery Church - 253 State Street, Saint Paul, MN 55107
Attendance: Closed
Time and duration:7:30 PM — 60 Minutes
Format: Topic, Discussion Ages: All ages Gender: Mixed

Women For Sobriety - Online Meetings   is a support group specifically for women in recovery. Its secular nature is what makes it fundamentally different from Alcoholics Anonymous and the 12-step method.
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Zen Buddhist Meditation 3343 East Calhoun Parkway Minneapolis, MN 55408

Has the following classes available. These classes are open to all with no pre-registration necessary. Please arrive five minutes early.
Class times are: Every Sunday from 10:00 -11:00 a.m. (participants are welcome to stay for tea and social hour at 11:00), First and third Tuesdays of each month from 7:15 – 8:30 p.m.

Physicians Serving Physicians
PSP is peer program that provides peer support, assessment, consultation and referral to physicians, their families and colleagues who are affected by addiction.

Nicotine Anonymous is a Non-Profit 12 Step Fellowship of men and women helping each other live nicotine-free lives. Nicotine Anonymous welcomes all those seeking freedom from nicotine addiction, including those using cessation programs and nicotine withdrawal aids.

QuitNet Don't Quit Alone. Nobody knows what we're going through like other ex-smokers, and support is the missing ingredient in most of our previous quits. Any time of day or night, whenever you need it most, ask for FREE help from among 600,000 QuitNet members who've already quit smoking-- and have fun meeting new people!

Adult Children of Alcoholics is an anonymous Twelve Step, Twelve Tradition program of women and men who grew up in an alcoholic or otherwise dysfunctional homes.

Al-Anon/Alateen in the Greater Minneapolis and St. Paul h

Al-Anon Chat Meetings Schedule of Al-Anon Meetings at StepChat.com

Alcoholics Anonymous Saint Paul & Suburban Area Intergroup Meeting directory

Families of Addiction We know that family involvement is critical at the local, state and federal levels of program, practice and policy.

Minnesota South Area Al-Anon and Alateen The keystone of Al-Anon's structure is the membership. The basic unit is the Al-Anon or Alateen group, which consists of two or more individuals whose lives have been adversely affected by alcoholism coming together for mutual help.

The National Association for Children of Alcoholics (NACoA) Our mission is to eliminate the adverse impact of alcohol and drug use on children and families.

The Nar-Anon Family Groups are a worldwide fellowship for those affected by someone else’s addiction. As a Twelve-Step Program, we offer our help by sharing our experience, strength, and hope.The only requirement for membership is that there be a problem of addiction in a relative or friend.

This meeting list is provided to help our visitors find local meetings.

Phone – (651)287-3018
These groups are a safe place to work through your particular issues and then move on to participate in the fullness of life in the larger community. Our goal is to help you build relationships and skills that will serve you in all areas of life.
http://whchurch.org/about/service-information/the-refuge-groups

Adult Children of Alcoholics World Service Organization, Inc.

The National Resource Directory (NRD) provides access to services and resources at the national, state and local levels that support recovery, rehabilitation and community reintegration.

As a fellowship of recovering addicts, Sex Addicts Anonymous offers a message of hope to anyone who suffers from sex addiction.

Sexual Compulsives 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 sexual compulsion.

S-Anon is based on the Twelve Steps and the Twelve Traditions of Alcoholics Anonymous.

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.

S-Anon is a program of recovery for those who have been affected by someone else's sexual behavior.  S-Anon is based on the Twelve Steps and the Twelve Traditions of Alcoholics Anonymous.

Grace After Fire is a place for women veterans, and their loved ones, to  connect with one another and with our professional  partners, to find resources, to learn and to get involved.

Women For Sobriety
http://womenforsobriety.org/beta2/