Mutual Support Groups
Participation in mutual support groups like Alcoholics Anonymous has been shown to be as effective as prfessional therapy.
There are many mutual support meetiings in our region:
- Alcoholics Anonymous in the DC area:
- www.AA-DC.org
- (202) 966-9115
- Narcotics Anonymous:
- www.cprna.org/
- 202-399-5316
- Cocaine Anonymous:
- www.tradition5.org/wmdvaca
- (202)-726-1717
- Crystal Meth Anonymous:
- Al-Anon/Alateen Family Groups:
- www.al-anon-alateen-dcmd.org/
- (202)635-2023
There are also several progams for people in particular professions. They combine screening, intervention, and referral to appropriate treatment programs with assistance in dealing with their parent association's disciplinary bodies and mentoring by a fellow professional. These programs are:
- DC Bar Lawyer Assistance Committee
- www.dcbar.org/for_lawyers/bar_services/counseling/index
- (202)347-3131
- Lawyers Helping Lawyers (in Virginia)
- www.valhl.org
- (804)644-5510 or 1-800-545-4682
- DC Medical Society Physician Health Committee
- (202)466-1800
