Category: Recovery Resources
Recovery Resources
Jewish Child and Family Services (JCFS) Chicago – Addiction and Substance Misuse Services
Pairs Jewish prayers with principles from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous.
Find a Celebrate Recovery Meeting
According to CelebrateRecovery.com, “Celebrate Recovery is a Christ-centered, 12 step recovery program for anyone struggling with hurt, pain or addiction of any kind. Celebrate Recovery is a safe place to find community and freedom from the issues that are controlling our life.”
Find a SMART Recovery Group
According to smartrecovery.org, “SMART Recovery (Self Management And Recovery Training) helps individuals gain independence from addiction (substances or activities). Our efforts are based on scientific knowledge and evolve as scientific knowledge evolves. The 4-Point Program offers specific tools and techniques for each of the program points:
Point 1: Building and Maintaining Motivation
Point 2: Coping with Urges
Point 3: Managing Thoughts, Feelings and Behaviors
Point 4: Living a Balanced Life”
Find an Al-Anon Meeting
According to Al-anon.org, “Al-Anon members are people, just like you, who are worried about someone with a drinking problem. . . . Family members have the opportunity to learn from the experiences of others who have faced similar problems.”
Find an Alateen Meeting
According to Al-Anon.org, “Alateen is a place where members come together to: share experiences, strength, and hope with each other to find effective ways to cope with problems, discuss difficulties and encourage one another, help each other understand the principles of the Al-Anon program through the use of the Twelve Steps and Alateen’s Twelve Tradition.”