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Recovery Resources AA Intergroup (aa-intergroup.org) Online Self-Help Forum Visit website Adult Children of Alcoholics Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACA)/Dysfunctional Families is a Twelve Step, Twelve Tradition program of men and women who grew up in dysfunctional homes. We meet to share our experience of growing up in an environment where abuse, neglect and trauma infected us. This affects us today and influences how we deal with all aspects of our lives. ACA provides a safe, nonjudgmental environment that allows us to grieve our childhoods and conduct an honest inventory of ourselves and our family—so we may (i) identify and heal core trauma, (ii) experience freedom from shame and abandonment, and (iii) become our own loving parents. Visit website Al Anon Al-Anon members are people, just like you, who are worried about someone with a drinking problem. Visit website Alateeen A place just for teens affected by someone else’s alcoholism. Visit website Atlas - find high quality addiction treatment Addiction is a treatable illness. ATLAS can help.Personalized addiction treatment based on science has been proven to help people manage their illness and enter recovery. But you may not know what type of treatment you need, and searching for quality care can be overwhelming, misleading, and confusing. Shatterproof is a national nonprofit dedicated to reversing the addiction crisis. We’ve created ATLAS, the Addiction Treatment Locator, Assessment, and Standards Platform, to help you navigate to the care that meets your specific needs. ATLAS is the first and only resource in the United States that connects patients in need with appropriate, high-quality addiction treatment. Visit website Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator (samhsa.gov) Welcome to the Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator, a confidential and anonymous source of information for persons seeking treatment facilities in the United States or U.S. Territories for substance use/addiction and/or mental health problems. Visit website Cocaine Anonymous Cocaine Anonymous is a Fellowship of, by and for addicts seeking recovery Visit website Counseling and Psychological Services at UAlbany CAPS provides students with psychological counselling, psychological assessment, consultation services, and crisis services. Visit website Find Treatment .gov Millions of Americans have a substance use disorder. Help is available. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) collects information on thousands of state-licensed providers who specialize in treating substance use disorders, addiction, and mental illness. Visit website Hive of Hope Hive of Hope is the place to go for sober entertainment in the Capital Region. Become a member today and start living your best life.​ Hive of Hope is a safe haven for those committed to living their best life in sobriety. Through fellowship, recreation, exercise, nutrition, and service, those in recovery live more fulfilled lives and help one another overcome addiction. Visit website Marijuana Anonymous Marijuana Anonymous is a fellowship of people who share our experience, strength, and hope with each other that we may solve our common problem and help others to recover from marijuana addiction Visit website Narcotics Anonymous Every addict in the world has the chance to experience our message in his or her own language and culture and find the opportunity for a new way of life. Visit website Preventing relapse Preventing relapse can't be boiled down to "just don't use," but it can be simplified: proactivity and healthy emotional regulation are some of our strongest assets for staying sober. From - www.hazeldenbettyford.org Visit website SAMHSA’s National Helpline – 1-800-662-HELP (4357) SAMHSA’s National Helpline – 1-800-662-HELP (4357) SAMHSA’s National Helpline is a free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service (in English and Spanish) for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders. Visit website Sex Addicts Anonymous “At our meetings, we read SAA literature and share our experience, strength, and hope with each other, focusing on how the SAA program of recovery works in our lives.” — Sex Addicts Anonymous, p. 10 Visit website The Big Book online Read the Big Book on-line, as ebook or PDF Visit website The daily pledge Supporting and celebrating healthier, more loving and meaningful lives and families, free from addiction, one day and hug at a time! Visit website Thought for the day from hazeldenbettyford Hazelden Betty Ford's Thought for the Day offers daily meditations for people in recovery or affected by addiction to alcohol or other drugs. Browse daily passages from our most popular meditation books to find your inspiration today. Visit website shatterproof.org - dedicated to reversing the addiction crisis in the United States. Shatterproof is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to reversing the addiction crisis in the United States. Visit website

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FAQs What Would You Like to Know? FAQ: FAQ How can you help? CDRC is a 100% volunteer organization. We depend on your donation of time and money. Call 518.487.4617 ​ Can anyone attend a meeting? Meetings are classified as open or closed. Anyone may attend an open meeting. A closed meeting is open only to members of the fellowship, or, in the case of newcomers to A.A. or N.A., anyone who wants to stop drinking or using other drugs. Those who are not members or potential members of the fellowship but would like to attend an A.A. or N.A. meeting can ask the meeting coordinator for direction to an appropriate open meeting. ​ Are rooms air-conditioned? Yes ​ Where is the CDRC? 45 Colvin Ave, Albany, NY – between Central Ave and Lincoln Ave (directions ) Use the side entrance, we are on the second floor. ​ Why book a room at the CDRC? CDRC provides a safe, air-conditioned, and accessible space for people seeking recovery from addictions. CDRC offers a one-stop location for Twelve-step recovery meetings and programs, including recovery-oriented social activities, community education, and wellness offerings. CDRC rents meeting space to Twelve-step programs (i.e. Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, Al-Anon, Overeaters Anonymous, etc.). We have no affiliation with any of these organizations other than to provide a safe place to meet.

Volunteer Due to our rapid growth, we need more volunteers. You can only keep what you have by giving it away… Are you good with computer? CDRC needs you! Are you good with Microsoft office? CDRC needs you! ​​ Are you good at administration? CDRC needs you! Are you good at making fliers and posters? CDRC needs you! Are you good at social media? CDRC needs you! Take look at Volunteer applications Or Email us at: volunteer@capitaldistrictrecoverycenter.org Our Services: Services

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About Us Capital District Recovery Center (CDRC) provides a safe, affordable, substance free meeting space for 12 step and other recovery oriented groups, individuals and their families whose lives have been adversely affected by addiction. CDRC) was founded in 2015 as a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) corporation with an all volunteer board and staff dedicated to helping improve the lives of people in recovery. CDRC rents meeting space to Twelve-step programs (i.e. Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, Al-Anon, Overeaters Anonymous, etc.). We have no affiliation with any of these organizations other than to provide a safe place to meet. CDRC offers space for a diversity of affiliated programs oriented toward personal development, mindfulness, spiritual growth and recovery from addiction. CDRC is open to all individuals regardless of age, race, spiritual/religious affiliation, sexual orientation and socioeconomic status. CDRC was formed and is managed by a group of volunteers who care deeply about the recovery community. An elected Board of Directors oversees the organization and makes independent decisions about finances, fundraising, administration, and other matters. About Us: About Us Photo Galerie Our Partners FAQ Volunteer Our Mission & Vision CDRC envisions a world where people engage in recovery, improve their lives and become productive members in their community. The mission of the Capital District Recovery Center (CDRC) is to provide a safe and supportive space for people seeking recovery from addictions by offering a one-stop location for 12 Step recovery meetings, recovery supports, and programs for self-improvement, and spiritual growth. Contact Us About Us: About Board of Directors & Advisory Board Jihad El-Amin, Executive Director Deborah Eley , President Mark Kaplan, Vice President Tom O’Toole, Treasurer Chuck Monson, Director Scott Levine, Director Katrina Fox, Director ​ Barry Levine, Founder and President emeritus William Tuthill, Director emeritus Jud Eson, Director emeritus About Us: Text

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12 Step Programs CDRC rents meeting space to Twelve-step programs (i.e. Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, Al-Anon, Overeaters Anonymous, etc.). We have no affiliation with any of these organizations other than to provide a safe place to meet. CDRC offers space for a diversity of affiliated programs oriented toward personal development, mindfulness, spiritual growth and recovery from addiction. Fellowships that follow reasonably close variations of the Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions of Alcoholics Anonymous . AA – Alcoholics Anonymous ACA – Adult Children of Alcoholics , for those who were raised in alcoholic and other dysfunctional families Al-Anon/Alateen , for friends and families of alcoholics , associated with AA CA – Cocaine Anonymous CLA – Clutterers Anonymous CMA – Crystal Meth Anonymous Co-Anon , for friends and family of cocaine addicts, associated with Cocaine Anonymous CoDA – Co-Dependents Anonymous , for people working to end patterns of dysfunctional relationships and develop functional and healthy relationships COSA – a friends and family group associated with Sex Addicts Anonymous COSLAA – CoSex and Love Addicts Anonymous , for friends and family of people with a sex or love addiction, associated with SLAA DA – Debtors Anonymous EA – Emotions Anonymous , for recovery from mental and emotional illness EDA – Eating Disorders Anonymous , for recovery from eating disorders FA – Families Anonymous , for relatives and friends of addicts FA – Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous FAA – Food Addicts Anonymous GA – Gamblers Anonymous Gam-Anon /Gam-A-Teen , for friends and family members of problem gamblers HA – Heroin Anonymous LAA – Love Addicts Anonymous MA – Marijuana Anonymous NA – Narcotics Anonymous N/A – Neurotics Anonymous , for recovery from mental and emotional illness Nar-Anon , for friends and family members of addicts NicA – Nicotine Anonymous OA – Overeaters Anonymous PA – Pills Anonymous , for recovery from prescription pill addiction RA – Racists Anonymous S-Anon, for friends and family of sex addicts, associated with Sexaholics Anonymous SA – Sexaholics Anonymous SAA – Sex Addicts Anonymous SCA – Sexual Compulsives Anonymous SIA – Survivors of Incest Anonymous SLAA – Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous SRA – Sexual Recovery Anonymous UA – Underearners Anonymous WA – Workaholics Anonymous

Forms Print and mail in the following forms to CDRC 45 Colvin Ave (2nd Floor) Albany, NY 12206. Meeting Space Application Download Application Meeting Space Guidelines & Agreements Download Guidelines Volunteer Application & Registration Download Application Resources: Resources