Further Resources
Los Angeles and surrounding Counties
Adult Children of Alcoholics World Service Organization: (310) 534-1815,
email: info@adultchildren.org.
AVYFS, Antelope Valley Youth And Family Services (661) 949-1069.
CCBCDC: Calif. Certi. Board of Chemical Dependency Counselors
(323) 581-8547, www.californiacertificationboard.org
NCADD (National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence)
of the San Fernando Valley, (818) 997-0414. or www.ncadd.org
NCADD (National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence)
of E. San Gabriel and Pomona Valleys, (626) 331-5316.
NCAAD (National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence)
of Pasadena, (626) 795-9127.
NCADD (National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence)
of South Bay Area, (310) 328-1460.
NCADD (National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence)
of Long Beach, (562) 426-8262.
NCADD (National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence)
of SCV (Santa Clarita Valley) (661) 299-2888.
NCADD (National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence)
of Orange County (949) 770-0847.
(All NCADDs provide help & info and other alcohol/drug related services)
For all other self-help groups in L.A. County, call SHARE at (310) 305-8878.
The Salvation Army Adult Rehab Center, 21375 Roscoe Blvd., Canoga Park, (818) 883-6321.
12 Step Programs
AA Los Angeles (323) 936-4343.
AA Los Angeles (Spanish) (323) 735-2089.
Adult Children of Alcoholics LA/SFV (310) 281-9740
Adult Children of Alcoholics LB/South Bay (310) 320-3931.
Al-Anon/Alateen Los Angeles County (818) 760-7122.
Al-Anon/Alateen Spanish, Los Angeles County, (562) 948-2190.
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) Central Office SFV (818) 988-3001.
Alcoholics Anonymous (SGV) (626) 914-1861.
Alcoholics Anonymous, Temecula (951) 695-1535.
Asperger’s & Autism Support Group (310) 305-8878.
Cocaine Anonymous World Service Office (310) 559-5833. www.ca.org
Benzodiazepine Anonymous (B.A.) for meeting info call 310-652-4100 .
Clutterers Anonymous (310) 281-6064.
Cocaine Anonymous (310) 216-4444.
Cocaine Anonymous of the SFV, (818) 760-8402
Cocaine Hotline (800) 662-HELP.
Co-Dependents Anonymous (CoDA) Los Angeles (323) 969-4995.
Co-Dependents Anonymous of the SFV (818) 906-6608.
Codependents for friends and family of Sex Addicts, (COSA) (763) 537-6904, www.cosa-recovery.org, info@cosa-recovery.org
Compulsive Eaters Anonymous-HOW SCI (562) 942-8161.
Compulsive Eaters Anonymous-HOW, Studio City, (818) 503-7484.
Crystal Meth-Anonymous (213) 488-4455.
DAFFY Professional A.R.T.S.Anonymous (Drug & Alcohol FFree, Yay) (Artists Recovering Through the 12-Steps) (310) 281-8420.
Divorce Anonymous (SHARE) (310) 305-8878.
Double Trouble in Recovery (SHARE) (310) 305-8878.
Dual Diagnosis 12-Step Study Thursdays (SHARE) (310) 305-8878.
Emotional Health Anonymous (SGV) (626) 287-6260.
Emotions Anonymous Info Line (323) 589-3768.
Emotions Anonymous (West L.A.) (310) 285-3002.
Emotions Anonymous (SFV) (818) 377-4341.
Families Anonymous (800) 736-9805.
Fear of Success Anonymous: FOSA. (818) 628-6873.
Food Addicts Anonymous (310) 412-6620.
Gamblers Anonymous (310) 478-2121.
Incest Survivors (562) 630-6844.
Kleptomania & Shoplifting Anonymous (866) 301-3568
Latino Family Alcohol & Drug Abuse (323) 722-4529.
Literacy Hotline (800) 707-7323 (or call your local library).
Marijuana Anonymous (800) 766-6779.
Marijuana Anonymous Los Angeles (323) 964-2370.
Marijuana Anonymous Van Nuys (818) 759-9194.
Marijuana Anonymous Inland Empire (626) 583-9582 .
Nar-Anon Family Groups (800) 477-6291.
Narcotics Anonymous (818) 773-9999.
Narcotics Anonymous of the SFV (818) 997-3822.
Narcotics Anonymous (West End San Fernando Valley)
(818) 787-9706.
Narcotics Anonymous Westside (310) 390-0279.
Narcotics Anonymous Desert Empire (760) 255-2045.
Narcotics Anonymous Lower Desert (760) 346-5800.
Narcotics Anonymous Greater Mojave (760) 243-9248.
Narcotics Anonymous Mountains (909) 867-5333.
Narcotics Anonymous Southwest (951) 652-5326.
Nicotine Anonymous (800) 642-0666.
Obsessive Compulsive Support Group (SHARE) (310) 305-8878.
Overeaters Anonymous-Beach Cities (310) 374-8533.
Overeaters Anonymous /HOW (310) 473-5207 or 364-4359.
Overeaters Anonymous - SFV Intergroup (818) 342-2222.
Overeaters Anonymous San Gabriel Valley Intergroup (626) 335-3355.
Overeaters Anonymous South Bay Intergroup (562) 493-9030.
Pills Anonymous (626) 205-2662. www.pillsanonymous.com
Problem Gambling 24-hour Help
(800) 322-8748 (CA only) (760) 320-0234.
Recovering Couples Anonymous (SHARE)
Call Ken & June at (818) 768-2523
Recovering Couples Anonymous Joan or Trevor
(310) 798-0371 Torrance.
S-Anon (Friends and Families of Sex Addicts)
(818) 973-2235 or W.L.A. (310) 305-2670.
Secular Organization For Sobriety (SOS).
Info & Meetings (323) 666-4295.
Sex Addicts Anonymous (213) 896-2964.
Sex & Love Addicts Anonymous (323) 957-4881.
Sexaholics Anonymous (SA) (213) 480-1096.
Sexual Compulsive Anonymous (310) 859-5585.
Sexual Recovery Anonymous (323) 850-8565.
Sober Living Network (310) 396-5270.
Survivors of Incest Anon. (562) 806-7270, World Services Office.
Workaholics Anonymous (310) 358-6587.
*For other self-help groups in L.A. County call SHARE! at (310) 305-8878.
Other Information and Referral Services
AIM HealthCare Foundation, physical & emotional needs of those who work in adult entertainment (818) 981-5681.
Alternatives Program, Child & Family Center in Santa Clarita Valley. Provides mental health & substance abuse services to adolescents & families. (661) 259-9439.
Armenian Relief Center, Prevention of drug/alcohol abuse
(818) 242-2390.
Battered Women/Children Hotline, (818) 887-6589.
Because I Love You, (818) 882-4881.
Bilingual Shelter for Victims of Domestic Violence,
(800) 548-2722 (24 Hour).
Child Abuse Helpline, (800) 540-4000 (24 Hour).
Dual Diagnosis Anonymous World Services 800-359-1216.
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Information (626) 793-7350.
INFO LINE community service referrals, shelter, food, medical
(800) 339-6993.
National Runaway Switchboard (800) 621-4000.
RAINN Hotline (victims of sexual assault) 800-656-HOPE.
Rape Hotline (24 Hours) (800) 585-6231.
San Fernando Valley Counseling Center, affordable mental health services (818) 341-1111.
Suicide Prevention 24Hour Assessment Center
(800) SUICIDE (784-2433).
Suicide Prevention Center (310) 391-1253 (24 Hour). (877) 727-4747
The Council of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse (CADA) Drop-In Center (805) 962-6195, www.cadasb.org
The Sober Living Network referral service (800) 799-2084.
Disability Services
Job Accommodation Centers, Toll Free 1-800-526-7234 (voice & TDD).
RIDE INFO Paratransit Referral Service, transportation voucher program, (800) 431-7882.
Social Security & Medicare Eligibility Info (800) 772-1213, TDD (800) 288-7185.
Food and Financial Assistance
Los Angeles County Department of Public Social Services, Info on General Relief, Aid to Families w/Dependent Children (AFDC), Food Stamps, MediCal and other forms for financial assistance, (213) 744-6623.
INFO LINE of Los Angeles, referrals to emergency food programs and emergency housing. (800) 339-6993 (24 Hour). TDD (800) 660-4026.
Community Services
24 Hour INFO Line Burbank/Glendale (818) 956-1100
San Fernando Valley (818) 501-4447.
Mental Health Crisis Helpline (818) 349-4357.
No-Cost or Low Cost Medical Care County of LA Depart. of Health Services
(800) 378-9919.
Orange County
Adult Children of Alcoholics (714) 549-5733.
Alcohol/Drug Education Prevention Team (ADEPT), (714) 834-4058.
Alcohol and Drug Abuse Services (714) 973-8186.
Alcoholics Anonymous Central Office (714) 556-4555.
Alcoholics Recovery Meeting for Lesbians & Gay Men Ask for Mary R. (714) 534-0862.
AIDS Response Program, (714) 534-0862.
InfoLink, referrals for alcohol/drug,shelters for homeless, food, domestic violence, child abuse, (714) 955-2255.
Al-Anon (714)748-1113.
ASH (Alcoholic Services for homosexuals) (714) 534-5820 (24 Hour).
Asian Alcohol & Drug Services, (714) 973-8186.
Battered Women's Helpline (714) 891-8121
Cocaine Hotline (800) 662-HELP.
CODA (Co-dependents Anonymous), (714) 573-0174.
Cocaine Abuse Family Co-Anon Orange County (714) 647-6698.
Cocaine Anonymous Orange County (949) 650-1011.
Food Addicts Anonymous (714) 655-4376.
Gamblers Anonymous (714) 527-2251.
Hispanic Alcoholism Services, (714) 531-4624.
Hospital Helpline, suicide, emotional, general, (800) 352-3381.
Narcotics Anonymous, (714) 776-8581 (24 Hour).
Marijuana Anonymous, (714) 999-9409.
New Beginnings Fellowship Center Sober Club - 12-Step (714) 839-5501.
Overcomers Outreach (Christian 12-Step Support group)
(800) 310-3001.
Overeaters Anonymous (714) 953-0900.
Rape Crisis Hotline, (714) 957-2737.
Recovery X 2 - a Dual Recovery Anonymous (DRA)
(714) 901-4629 or drashane@hotmail.com
San Bernadino & Riverside Counties
Alcoholics Anonymous (909) 825-4700.
Cocaine Anonymous Inland Empire (909) 359-3895.
Gamblers Anonymous Inland Empire (909) 424-5020.
Gamblers Anonymous Palm Springs Area (888) 600-9630.
Narcotics Anonymous Desert Empire (760) 255-2045.
Narcotics Anonymous Lower Desert (760) 346-5800.
Recovery Resources
Los Angeles and surrounding Counties
Adult Children of Alcoholics World Service Organization:
(310) 534-1815, email: info@adultchildren.org.
AVYFS, Antelope Valley Youth And Family Services (661) 949-1069.
CCBCDC: Calif. Certi. Board of Chemical Dependency Counselors
(323) 581-8547, www.californiacertificationboard.org
NCADD (National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence) of the San Fernando Valley, (818) 997-0414. or www.ncadd.org
NCADD (National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence) of E. San Gabriel and Pomona Valleys, (626) 331-5316.
NCAAD (National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence) of Pasadena, (626) 795-9127.
NCADD (National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence) of South Bay Area, (310) 328-1460.
NCADD (National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence) of Long Beach, (562) 426-8262.
NCADD (National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence) of SCV (Santa Clarita Valley) (661) 299-2888.
NCADD (National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence) of Orange County (949) 770-0847.
(All NCADDs provide help & info and other alcohol/drug related services) For all other self-help groups in L.A. County, call SHARE at (310) 305-8878.
The Salvation Army Adult Rehab Center, 21375 Roscoe Blvd., Canoga Park, (818) 883-6321.
San Diego County
Access Line for mental health & alcohol/drug emergencies
(800) 479-3339.
Adult Children of Alcoholics (619) 287-7782.
Alcoholics Anonymous Central Office (619) 265-8762.
Al-Anon (619) 296-2666.
Children of the Night (800) 551-1300.
Co-Dependents Anonymous, meetings daily (619) 222-1244.
Compulsive Eaters Anonymous HOW (619) 543-8961.
Gamblers Anonymous (GA) Hotline (619) 239-2911.
Info Line San Diego Area (619) 230-0997.
Medical Aid for Indigents (619) 236-7501.
NCADD of San Diego (619) 685-6335.
Narcotics Anonymous Central Office (619) 584-1007.
Nicotine Anonymous (619) 682-7092.
Rape Crisis (858) 272-1767.
San Diego City Help, non-profit support group for persons w/herpes. (619) 491-1194.
Salvation Army Rehab Center, (619) 239-4037.
Sex Addicts Anonymous (760) 736-0644.
Sexaholics Anonymous (858) 495-2446.
Suicide/Crisis Intervention (800) 479-3339.
Ventura County
AA Central Office of Camarillo, (805) 495-1111.
Adult Children of Alcoholics (805) 496-2003
Alcoholics Anonymous & Alano Club (805) 844-4728
County Hispanic Commission on Alcohol & Drug Services,
(805) 988-1560.
Family Alcohol/Drug Counseling Center, (805) 988-1031.
Narcotics Anonymous Hotline, (805) 641-0451.
HIV / AIDS Information
National AIDS Hotline, (800) 342-AIDS. (800) 344-SIDA (Spanish), (800) AIDS-TTY (TTD/TTY for deaf and hard of hearing).
California HIV/AIDS Hotline (800) 367-2437.Spanish (800) 400-7432.
Clean Needles Now/Harm Reduction Central L.A. (323) 857-5366.
REACH (risk reduction education and community health) FREE HIV Prevention education and testing for HIV, HEP B&C and Syphilis. Referrals for substance abuse-etc., HIV+ or HIV- people in need. (866) 33-REACH, (714) 834-8524.
L.A. Shanti Education & emotional support 1616 N. La Brea Ave. L.A. 90028 (323) 962-8197.
Greater Phoenix Area
Alcoholics Anonymous, (602) 264-1341; East (480) 834-9033;
West (623) 937-7770.
Al-Anon, (602) 249-1257.
Alateen (602) 249-1257.
Cocaine Anonymous, (602) 279-3838.
Community Information & Referral, 24-hour Helpline (602) 263-8856 & (800) 352-3792 outside metro Phoenix.
Depressed Anonymous, (602) 231-0868.
E.D.A.(Eating Disorders Anonymous) www.eatingdisordersanonymous.org
Gamblers Anonymous (602) 266-9784.
Marijuana Anonymous, meeting info. (800) 766-6779.
Narcotics Anonymous, Meeting info. (480) 897-4636, www.arizona-na.org
National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, 4201 N. 16th St., Suite 140, Phoenix 85016, (602) 264-6214.
Overeaters Anonymous (602) 234-1195.
SLAA/Sex & Love Addicts Anonymous (602) 765-0377.
Pat Becker, Coordinator Self-Help Clearinghouse (602) 231-0868,
Box 97251, Phoenix, AZ 85060.
National Information and Help Resources
Alcoholics Anonymous World Services,
475 Riverside Dr, New York, NY 10115, (212) 870-3400.
Cocaine Anonymous Service Offices,
3740 Overland Ave., Suite G, Los Angeles, CA 90034, (800) 347-8998.
Families Anonymous,
PO Box 3475, Culver City, CA 90231 (310) 815-8010.
National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence Headquarters, 12 West 21st St., 7th Floor, New York, NY 10010, 212-269-7797.
Problem Gambling 24-Hour Help Line (Calif.) (800) Gambler or (800) 522-4700.
Volunteers
Pro-Care Hospice seeks volunteers in the San Fernando and Santa Clarita Valleys. You can make a difference in the lives of our patients and their faimiles. For info contact Michele at (818) 780-1676, (800) 998-9925.
SHARE! the Self-Help And Recovery Exchange, a project of the Emotional Health Assoc., a Calif. non-profit organization, is looking for volunteers. All inquires welcome. Bi-lingual English/Spanish helpful. Call Alison Douglas Mon.- Thurs. 10am-5pm (310) 305-8878.
Steps For Recovery Newspaper publishes Recovery Resource Guide monthly as a community service to assist those in need of help or information.
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