Substance Abuse Support Groups
For treatment programs, see Chemical Dependency in the Health Care section.
Al-Anon/Alateen
Twelve-step support group for families and friends of alcoholics. See website for information and local meeting times.
afgdistrict5@gmail.com,
www.afgdistrict5.org
Hotline: 995-4949 (7 a.m.-11 p.m.)
Alcoholics Anonymous
Twelve-step support group for anyone who desires to stop drinking. Call or visit website for meeting information. For literature call 482-0707 or visit the office Tues.-Fri. 1-6 p.m.
helpline@hvai.org,
www.hvai.org31 S. Huron St., Ypsilanti [map]
HelpLine: 482-5700, 10 a.m.-11 p.m. daily
Dawn Farm Education Series
Free workshop series Oct.-July, last two or three Tues. each month 7:30-9 p.m.; open to all. Programs for addicts/alcoholics, family members, professionals, and others interested in chemical dependency and recovery. Hosts community and educational events.
info@dawnfarm.org,
www.dawnfarm.orgSt. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, 5305 Elliott
485-8725
Home of New Vision
Chemical dependency treatment, support groups, prevention services, outpatient services. Transitional housing for women.
hnv1@sbcglobal.net,
www.homeofnewvision.org V
3800 Packard, suite 210 [map]
975-1602
MHealthy Alcohol Management Program
Early intervention program, in person or by phone, for at-risk and problem drinkers; focus is on education. Services free for U-M faculty and staff; free consultations for all. Call for free phone screening and appointment.
ciao@umich.edu,
www.med.umich.edu/mfit/alcoholmanagement
2025 Traverwood, suite A3 [map]
998-2017, (800) 222-5145
Narcotics Anonymous
Twelve-step support group for people with substance abuse problems. Call 913-9839 for recorded list of local meetings.
washtenawarea@michigan-na.org,
www.michigan-na.org/washtenaw
24-hour helpline: (248) 543-7200
Peace Neighborhood Center
Substance abuse education and prevention programs, referrals for treatment and education, individual and group counseling, support groups, transportation services, and judicial system advocacy.
info@peaceneighborhoodcenter.org,
www.peaceneighborhoodcenter.org
1111 N. Maple [map]
662-3564
Teens Using Drugs: What to Know and What to Do
Free two-part education series, Oct.-June, first and second Tues. 7:30-9 p.m. Parents, teens, and professionals welcome.
teensusingdrugs@gmail.com,
www.teensusingdrugs.org
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, 5305 Elliott
973-7892
Washtenaw Alano Club
Provides meeting space for 12-step support groups. Social and recreational services for those in recovery and their families and friends. Sun.-Thurs. 11 a.m.-9p.m., Fri. 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Sat. 7:30 a.m.-10 p.m.
www.washtenawalanoclub.org995 N. Maple [map]
668-8138
Washtenaw County Tobacco Reduction Coalition
Information and referrals about smoking-cessation services. Group meets third Tues. 3:30-5 p.m., American Cancer Society, 2010 Hogback, suite 6.
bordend@ewashtenaw.org, publichealth.ewashtenaw
555 Towner, Ypsilanti [map]
DeBorah Borden, 544-6874
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