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Local Support Groups
| Organization | Description | Meetings | Location |
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| Learn to Cope | A support group for parents, family members, spouses, and caregivers with a loved one who is struggling with addition to opiates, alcohol, or other drugs. |
Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday from (Meeting schedule may change. Please visit learn2cope.org/calendar/ for a list of upcoming meetings and events) |
Dedham Town Hall Room 302 (Third Floor) |
| A 12-step program for friends and family members of those who are affected by someone else's addiction. | Saturdays, from 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. | Church of the Good Shepherd, 62 Cedar Street, Dedham | |
| A 12-step program for men and women to share their experiences, strength, and hope to solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. | Search by day, location, or meeting type.
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| Organization | Description | CONTACT |
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Helpline |
Provides free and confidential information and referrals for alcohol and other drug problems. Services are available Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 11 p.m., and Saturday-Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Language interpreters are always available. |
1-800-327-5050 |
| Addiction Answers |
Massachusetts General Hospital's service provides rapid access to information, support, outreach, and care management for youth ages 15 - 25 and their families. ARMS supplements the traditional inpatient and outpatient continuum and bridges the gaps in |
(617) 643-4699 |
| Children's Hospital | This program at Boston Children's Hospital provides national leadership in the identification, diagnosis and treatment of substance use and disorders in children and adolescents |
(617) 355-2727 www.childrenshospital.org/centers-and-services/adolescent-substance-abuse-program/overview |
| Mclean Hospital |
The hospital offers a full continuum of care including inpatient, acute and longer-term residential, partial hospital, and outpatient services. In addition, we operate three specialized therapeutic schools. |
1-800-333-0338 |
Family Support Groups
| Organization | Description | CONTACT |
|---|---|---|
| Learn to Cope | A support group for parents, family members, spouses, and caregivers with a loved one who is struggling with addition to opiates, alcohol, or other drugs. | www.learn2cope.org |
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Al-Anon
Alateen (teen support) |
These groups focus on coping with the effects of a family member or friends’ substance use disorder. Meeting days and locations are listed by city or town on the website. |
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| National Alliance on Mental Illness | A resource for individuals and families facing the challenges of mental illness, providing free mental health family-based education, family and peer support, and grassroots advocacy. |
www.namimass.org |
12-Step Programs for Individuals with Substance Abuse Disorders
| Organization | Description | CONTACT |
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Alcoholics Anonymous |
A 12-step program for men and women to share their experiences, strength, and hope to solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. |
(617) 426-9444 |
| Narcotics Anonymous |
Narcotics Anonymous is a global, community-based organization offering recovery from the effects of addiction through a 12-step program, including regular attendance at group meetings. |
(617) 355-2727 |