16 Steps of Empowerment

Offers support for a wide variety of quality of life issues, such as addiction, codependency, abuse, empowerment, etc. The 16 Steps focus on a positive approach to help members.
16 Steps of Empowerment, 362 N. Cleveland Ave., Suite 1, St. Paul, MN 55104. Call (612) 645-5782; FAX: (608) 249-9341.
mailto:empower16@aol.com
http://members.aol.com/empower16/steps.htm

A 12-step, 12-tradition program of recovery for adults who were raised in a dysfunctional environment where alcohol or other family dysfunctions were present.
ACA, P.O. Box 3216, Torrance, CA 90510. Call (310) 534-1815.
http://www.adultchildren.org
mailto:info@adultchildren.org

Co-Anon Family Groups

12-step program for friends and family of people who have problems with cocaine or other drugs. Phone support, help in starting new groups.
Co-Anon, P.O. Box 64742-66, Los Angeles, CA 90064. Call (714) 647-6698 or (818) 377-4317.
http://www.co-anon.org

Co-Dependents Anonymous

12-step self-help program of recovery from co-dependence, where each of us may share our experience, strength, and hope in our efforts to find freedom and peace in our relationships with ourselves and others.
World Svcs. of CoDA, P.O. Box 7051, Thomaston, GA 30286. Call (706) 648-6868; FAX: (706) 647-1755.
mailto:wscoda@alltel.net
http://www.codependents.org

COSA (Codependents Of Sex Addicts)

A Self-help program of recovery using the 12 steps adapted from A.A. and Al-Anon, for those involved in relationships with people who have compulsive sexual behavior.
NSO COSA, Inc., P.O. Box 14537, Minneapolis, MN. 55414.
Call (612) 537-6904.
http://www.shore.net/~cosa

HESHE Anonymous (Helping Everyone Share Healthy Emotions)

12-step fellowship that helps members recover from any addictive or abusive behavior. Deals with any addiction, compulsion, abusive behavior, or dysfunction.
HESHE, P.O. Box 1752, Keene, NH 03431. Call (802) 447-4736.
http://www.berks.con/12step
mailto:heshe@together.net

International Nurses Anonymous

Fellowship of RNs, LPNs and nursing students who are in recovery from chemical dependency, co-dependency, or involved in any 12-step program.
INA, c/o Pat Green, 1020 Sunset Dr., Lawrence, KS 66044. Call (913) 842-3893.
mailto:Patlreen@aol.com

Love-N-Addiction

Explores how loving can become an addiction. Builds a healthy support system to aid in recovery from addictive love into healthy love.
Love-N-Addiction, P.O. Box 759, Willimantic, CT 06226. Call Carolyn Meister (860) 423-2344 (will return call collect or leave mailing address); FAX: (860) 423-2344.

National Association for Native American Children of Alcoholics

Support network for Native American children of alcoholics. Provides education and training, newsletter, annual national conferences, resources on topic of alcoholism and substance abuse.
NANACOA, 130 Andover Park E Suite 230, Seattle, WA 98188. Call (800) 322-5601; FAX: (206) 248-3678.
http://www.nanacoa.org
mailto:nanacoa@nanacoa.org

Overcomers In Christ

Recovery program that deals with every aspect of addiction and dysfunction (spiritual, physical, mental, emotional and social). Uses Overcomers Goals which are Christ-centered.
Overcomers in Christ, P.O. Box 34460 Omaha, NE 68134-04604. Call (402) 573-0966; FAX: (402) 573-0960.
mailto:overcomers@novia.net

Overcomers Outreach, Inc.

Christ-centered 12-step support group for persons with any compulsive behaviors, their families and friends. Uses the 12-steps of A.A. and applies them to the Scriptures. Uses Jesus Christ as "higher power."
Overcomers Outreach, 520 N. Brookhurst, Suite 121, Anaheim, CA 92801. Call (714) 491-3000 or (800) 310-3001; FAX: (714) 491-3004.
mailto:info@oo.sheperd.com
http://www.iugm.org/oo.html

Psychologists Helping Psychologists

For doctoral-level psychologists or students who've had a personal experience with alcohol or drugs. Aim is to support each other in recovery and help others to recover.
Psychologists Helping Psychologists, 3484 S. Utah St., Arlington, VA 22206-1921. Call Ann Stone (703) 578-1644 or Martha Dugan (914) 887-4043; FAX: (703) 243-7125.
mailto:AnnS@Erols.com

RCA (Recovering Couples Anonymous)

12-step group that helps couples restore intimacy, communication, trust and learn healthier tools for maintaining these elements. For couples involved in a committed relationship.
RCA, P.O. Box 11872, St. Louis, MO 63105. Call Judy (314) 830-2600; FAX: (314) 830-2670.
http://www.recovering-couples.org

SMART Recovery Self-Help Network (Self-Management And Recovery Training)

Network of self-help groups for individuals wanting to gain their independence from addictive and compulsive behaviors. SMART is an abstinence program based on cognitive-behavioral principles, especially those of rational-emotive-behavior therapy.
SMART, 24000 Mercantile Rd., Suite 11, Beachwood, OH 44122. Call (216) 292-0220 (day); FAX: (216) 831-3776.
mailto:srmail1@aol.com
http://www.smartrecovery.org