Drug/Alcohol
Groups
Al-Anon-Alateen Family Groups
The group offers support to families and friends of alcoholics. Groups are anonymous. Al-Anon is a fellowship of friends and relatives of alcoholics, who realize that by banding together they can solve their common problems. There are groups for young family members (8-12) and groups for teens – Alateen (13-19). Group offers Telephone Hotline, Peer Counseling, Speaker’s Bureau, and Newsletter and is conducted by members (a not-for-profit organization).
Meeting Details
- Location: Call for information. Various locations – call for information
- Time: Call for information
- Fee: None
- Facilitation: Member facilitators
- Eligibility: Must be affected by someone’s drinking.
Contact Information
No specific contact person, Call 585-288-0540, No e-mail available
http://www.rochesterais.org and al-anon.alateen.org
Sponsored by: AIS Center
Dual Recovery Anonymous (at Restart)
Dual Recovery Anonymous is an independent, nonprofessional, 12-step, self-help fellowship organization for people with a dual diagnosis (chemically dependent and also affected by an emotional or psychiatric illness)
Meeting Details
- Location: Restart, 55 Troup Street, Rochester, NY 7
- Time: 11:15 A.M. Wednesdays
- Fee: None
- Facilitation: Peer Specialist
- Eligibility: For individuals who are chemically dependent and affected by an emotional or psychiatric illness.
Contact Information
No specific contact person, Call 922-2553, No e-mail available
Genesee Mental Health Center, 222 Alexander Street, Rochester, NY 14607
Sponsored by: Behavioral Health Network of Rochester General Health System
Dual Recovery Anonymous (Genesee Mental Health Center)
An independent, nonprofessional, 12-step, self-help fellowship organization for people with a dual diagnosis. The goal is to help those who are chemically dependent and who are also affected by an emotional or psychiatric illness.
Meeting Details
- Location: Genesee Mental Health Center, 224 Alexander Street, Rochester, NY 14607
- Time: Noon; Mondays, Tuesdays, & Thursdays
- Fee: None
- Facilitation: Peer Specialist Facilitators
- Eligibility: For those who are chemically dependent and affected by an emotional or psychiatric illness
Contact Information
No specific contact person, Call 922-2553, No e-mail available.
Genesee Mental Health Center, 224 Alexander Street, Rochester, NY 14607
Sponsored by: Behavioral Health Network of Rochester General Health System
Recovery and Relapse Support Group
This is an informal group designed to provide sober support. Groups consist of approximately 10-15 participants. Focus is on total abstinence and helping members achieve and maintain employment. The group is for those adjusting to substance-free lifestyles. Individuals must be homeless or veterans.
Meeting Details
- Location: Salvation Army, 300 E. Main Street, Rochester 14604
- Time: Every Tuesday, 12:30-2:00 PM
- Fee: No fee
- Facilitation: Professional and member facilitators
- Eligibility: For those adjusting to substance-free lifestyle. Must be homeless or a veteran.
Contact Information
No specific contact persons, 987-9500 ext. 2353, No e-mail available
Sponsored by: Salvation Army
Secular Organizations for Sobriety (SOS)
This group is a secular alternative to the 12-step groups. It provides peer counseling, telephone hotline and buddy system.
Meeting Details
- Location: First Unitarian Church (basement), 220 Winton Road S., Rochester
- Time: Every Thursday, 7:30-8:30 PM
- Fee: Donation accepted
- Facilitation: Member facilitators
- Eligibility: For persons seeking to help each other stop drinking and/or using illegal drugs.
Contact Information
No specific contact person, Call 585-234-4105, info@sos-rochester.org
Sponsored by: No Sponsor Listed
