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International. 520 groups. Founded 1976. 12-Step. Fellowship that provides mutual help in recovering from compulsive indebtedness. Primary purpose of members is to stay solvent and help other compulsive debtors achieve solvency. Newsletter and phone support network. Offers online support and listings of local meetings.
Write:
Debtors Anonymous
P.O. Box 920888
Needham, MA 02492-0009
Voice: 781-453-2743
Fax: 781-453-2745
Website: http://www.debtorsanonymous.org
E-mail: new@debtorsanonymous.org
Verified: 10/16/2008
International. 700 affiliated groups. Founded 1985. 12-Step. Christ-centered support group for anyone affected by addictions, as well as their families and friends. Uses 12-steps of A.A. and applies them to the Scriptures. Uses Jesus Christ as 'higher power.' Supplements involvement in other 12-step groups. Newsletter, group development guidelines and conferences.
Write:
Overcomers Outreach
PO Box 922950
Sylmar, CA 91392
Voice: 1-800-310-3001
Website: http://www.overcomersoutreach.org
E-mail: info@overcomersoutreach.org
Verified: 10/13/2008
National. Support for those who have problems spending compulsively using, the 12-step approach. Script for running a meeting is on website.
Voice: 651-649-4573 (meeting infomration)
Website: http://www.spenders.org
Verified: 10/15/2008
International. Founded 1979. Network of recovering alcoholic women in religious orders. Helps Roman Catholic women who are or have been members of religious orders and are alcoholic or chemically dependent, compulsive eaters, compulsive gamblers, etc. Information, referrals, assistance in meeting other members, phone support, conferences and e-mail support.
Write:
ICAP
7777 Lake St., Suite 115
River Forest, IL 60305
Voice: 708-488-9770
Fax: 708-488-9774
E-mail: icapsrs@sbcglobal.net
Verified: 10/13/2008
Online. For people who are, or think they may be, addicted to shopping to help and support each other. For anyone who has a problem and is trying to overcome it.
Website: http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/shopping_addicts
Verified: 9/24/2008
International. Founded 1987. Recovery program that deals with every aspect of addiction and dysfunction (spiritual, physical, mental, emotional and social). Uses Overcomers goals which are Christ-centered. Resources, literature, information and referrals. Assistance in starting new groups.
Write:
Overcomers In Christ
P.O. Box 34460
Omaha, NE 68134-0460
Voice: 1-866-573-0966 or 402-573-0966
Website: http://www.OvercomersInChrist.org
E-mail: OIC@OvercomersInChrist.org
Verified: 10/13/2008
International. 50 chapters. Spiritual recovery group for anyone seeking a solution for any kind of addiction, problem or behavior. Family and friends welcome. 'How To Begin...' guides and 'Start A Group' kit can be downloaded free from the website.
Write:
Recoveries Anonymous Universal Services
PO Box 1212
East Northport, NY 11731
Website: http://www.r-a.org
E-mail: raus@r-a.org
Verified: 10/22/2008
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