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Support Groups

Support meetings for family and friends of problem drinkers

Support Groups

Twelve step mutual support group program for anyone affected by someone"s alcohol use

Support Groups

An anonymous fellowship of relatives and friends of alcoholics, separate from Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), who share their experience, strength and hope in order to solve their common problems based on the Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions adapted from AA nonprofessional, self-supporting, spiritually based, apolitical, and welcoming to all cultures focused on sharing experience, hope, strength, and encouragement, and learning effective ways to cope with common problems and challenges Alateen"s are always welcome to attend Al-Anon meetings if there is not an Alateen meeting nearby

Support Groups & Addiction Treatment & Addiction Counselling & Support Groups

Mutual support groups hold meetings facilitated by members who are the relatives or friends of someone whose drinking concerns them * various locations throughout Waterloo Region-Wellington County

Support Groups

Provides local support groups for family members, friends, and/or teens living with or who have been affected by someone"s drinking.

Support Groups

Mutual support group for families and friends of problem drinkers * helps anyone troubled by the effects of someone else"s drinking * sharing experience and hope with others can help participants find the strength to cope with their difficulties

Support Groups

Provides local support groups for family members, friends, and/or teens living with or who have been affected by someone"s drinking.

Support Groups

Provides local support groups for family members, friends, and/or teens living with or who have been affected by someone"s drinking.

Support Groups

Support groups for family members, relatives and/or friends of alcoholics. To find a meeting, click here.

Support Groups

Support groups that share experiences, strengths and hopes related to problems due to alcoholism Al-Anon and Adult Children of Alcoholics groups are for family members, relatives and/or friends of alcoholics young people who have been affected by alcoholism in a family member or close friend are encouraged to participate all groups meet year round, following and practicing the 12 steps of Al-Anon.For Weekly Meetings Calendar, click here

Support Groups

Free, confidential, and anonymous fellowship for families and friends of individuals dealing with alcoholism.Regular meeting list is available online.Newcomers" meetings are held by some groups. They include information on the purpose of Al-Anon and are often less formal than regular meetings.Those interested to attend a meeting can choose either a Newcomers" or regular meeting for a first meeting.

Youth Addictions

A support group directed at helping those affected by someone elses drinking problem. Individuals follow a 12 step program learning coping skills, sharing experiences, learning that they are not alone, and building self-esteem. Participants can include both family and friends of those with a drinking problem.   Located at Pinewoods Gospel Chapel

Youth Addictions

Alateen is part of Al-Anon, which helps families and friends of alcoholics recover from the effects of living with the problem drinking of a relative or friend. Alateen is our recovery program for young people. Alateen groups are sponsored by Al-Anon members.   Our program of recovery is adapted from Alcoholics Anonymous and is based upon the Twelve Steps, Twelve Traditions, and the Twelve Concepts of Service.   The only requirement of membership is that there be a problem of alcoholism in a relative or friend. Al-Anon/Alateen is not affiliated with any other organization or outside entity.

Adult Mental Health

"ACWS is an ambassador for women’s shelters in Alberta, providing support to members and leadership to leverage the collective knowledge: informing solutions to end domestic violence." Website has information about local shelters in Alberta, as well as information for the general public.

Mental Health Counselling & Mental Health Treatment Services

Offers individual addiction counselling. Provides three months of daily text-based support that utilizes Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT).