Monday, Jun. 23, 2008

Support Groups: Addictions

ADULT CHILDREN OF ALCOHOLICS: For people whose lives have been affected by alcohol or other dysfunctional behavior. Meets 7 p.m. Tuesdays, Christ Unity Baptist Church, 1320 L Street, Modesto. Call Jeff at 527-2469. www.adultchildren.org.

ALCOHOL/CHEMICAL

TEACHING SERIES: A series of classes for families with substance-abuse problems; 20 sessions, ongoing; $20 for textbook. Meets 7 p.m. Tuesdays, Modesto Youth Center, 140 Calaveras Ave. 522-5365.

AL-ANON: A number of 12-step groups for spouses, family members and friends of alcoholics. Hotline: 524-3907. www.al-anon.org.

ALATEEN: There are several 12-step groups in Turlock, Ceres and Modesto for youth (7 to 20 years old) whose lives have been affected by alcohol. 524-3907. www.alateen.org.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: A number of 12-step groups to aid the alcoholic person to achieve and maintain sobriety. Groups for Spanish-speaking, nonsmokers, gays. Hotline: 572-2970. www.cviaa.org.

ALUMNI ASSOCIATION IN STANISLAUS COUNTY: Open to people in Stanislaus County who have been participants and graduates of alcohol/drug treatment programs. A dance or barbecue is held the first Saturday of every month. Call for location. Interpreters available. Meets 5:30 p.m. second and fourth Thursday, 1733 Yosemite Blvd., Modesto. Kathy, 578-4279 or 605-0194; or Jeff, 613-3593.

AVENUE: A safe, confidential group for men who want to conquer inappropriate sexual behavior or anger. Meets weekly to focus on identifying and healing root causes, changing detrimental habits, encouragement through accountability, education to overcome faulty beliefs, and transforming lives through Christ's love, truth and grace. Contact Phil Caulkins, 656-8970.

AVENUE FOR MEN: A Christian support group which helps men struggling with inappropriate sexual addiction or pornography. For information call Brett 667-5433.

CELEBRATE RECOVERY: A class dealing with past hurts, habits and hang-ups. Participate in a journey to wholeness and invite the Holy Spirit to bring freedom and victory into your life. Mondays, 5901 Sisk Road, Rooms J2/J3, Modesto. Contact Anthony Price, 543-9216, ext. 11.

CELEBRATE RECOVERY FOR MEN: A group for anyone with habits, hurts and hang-ups. Discover how God can bring healing and wholeness. Contact Rob Davis, 410-1250.

CHANGING ATTITUDES IN RECOVERY: For people seeking personal growth in their lives. Meets at various times and places. For more information, call Psychological Associates, 577-1667, or www.careforyou.com.

C.A.I.R.ing GRACE GROUPS: For people committed to learning a healthier way of living in God's grace. Meets at various times and places. For information, call Psychological Associates, 577-1667, or www.careforyou.com.

CO-DEPENDENTS ANONYMOUS (C.O.D.A.): A 12-step program for men and women overcoming co-dependency, and seeking healthier relationships. Meets Wednesdays from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Health Conference Center at McHenry Village, behind Valley Sporting Goods and Keller's, 1700 McHenry Ave., Modesto. Call 575-4596.

COED DUAL RECOVERY SUPPORT GROUP: Offers emotional support and information to people trying to stay clean and sober while taking prescription medicines. Call 558-4081.

COUPLES IN RECOVERY: For married couples seeking to repair the damage addiction has done to their relationship with each other and God. Meets 7 p.m. Wednesday, Family Life Pavilion, First Baptist Church, 12th and Needham streets, Modesto. 521-0181, ext. 2607. www.fbcmodesto.com.

EVERY MAN'S BATTLE: Dealing with sexual addictions, for men only. Child care provided for newborns through grade six. Meets 7 p.m. Thursdays, First Baptist Church, Family Life Pavilion, 1325 12th St., Modesto. 521-0181, ext. 2621; www.fbcmodesto.com.