Youth Yellow Pages: Self-Help & Support Groups
“My best friend's brother has cancer and she is having problems dealing with it. Are there any groups she could join to get support?” - 14 year old
SUPPORT GROUPS
The idea of a support group is to provide a nonjudgmental
place where you can come and talk about your
feelings and hear other people talk about theirs. A lot of
times it really helps to hear that other people have been
through what you’re going through.
There are support groups to help people through all kinds
of experiences—the death of a loved one, sexual abuse,
the suicide of someone close to you, problems with
relationships, coping with diseases like cancer, AIDS or
diabetes, overcoming addictions — and many other types
of life experiences that we may not be prepared to deal
with alone.
SELF-HELP/SUPPORT GROUPS
Al-Anon ................................................................. 888-425-2666
M-F 9am-5pm (Meeting times vary)
www.al-anon.org
Los Angeles (888) 684-6444
National (800) 356-9996 or (800) 344-2666
Spanish (24-hour machine) (562) 948-2190
Alcohol Drug Helpline (800) 821-4357, 24 hours
Referrals nationwide: www.wellplace.com
12-step program for teen relatives and friends of alcoholics.
Al-Anon/Alateen Family
Group Headquarters, Inc. ...................................... 800-344-2666
M-F 8am-6pm (Eastern time)
www.al-anon.alateen.org
Mutual Support Line for Meetings (888) 425-2666
Mutual support group for family and friends of alcoholics.
Meeting information line.
Alateen................................................................... 818-760-7122
L.A. (English) (213) 387-3158.
www.al-anon.alateen.org
M-F 9am-5pm call (818) 760-7122.
L.A. (Spanish) (562) 948-2190.
Meeting info only: (Toll free, English) (888) 684-6444
24 hr. recorded listing with all phone numbers and 12-step programs
for teen relatives and friends of alcoholics.
Alcoholicos Anonimos (Spanish) ............................ 323-735-2089
M-F 10am-6pm; Sat. 10am-3pm; Open Holidays, Closed on Sunday.
Alcoholics Anonymous............................................323-936-4343
24 hours
www.lacoaa.org
Meeting information and literature.
Alcoholics Anonymous (RIVERSIDE)..........................951-695-1535
Live hours: M-F 10am-5:30 pm, www.temeculacentraloffice.org
Sat. 9am-12 noon. Closed Sunday
24 hour Hotline for referrals to Al-Anon and AA meetings within the
area. Information, literature available.
Cocaine Anonymous World Service Office, Inc .....310-559-5833
24 hours
www.ca.org or www.ca4la.org
(310) 216-4444 in Los Angeles and 1-800-347-8998
Information, referrals and printed literature.
Gamblers Anonymous ............................................213-386-8789
M-F 7am-4pm
www.gamblersanonymous.org
24 hours Referrals. Bilingual.
Marijuana Anonymous ...........................................800-766-6779
24 hours.
www.marijuana-anonymous.org
L.A. (24 hours): (323) 964-2370
Valley (24 hours): (818) 759-9194
Orange County: (714) 999-9409
Pasadena/Inland Empire: (626) 583-9582
Central Office: 1-800-766-6779
Recorded information. 12-step recovery program for those wanting to
quit smoking marijuana.
Nar-Anon/World Service Office............................. 310-534-8188
M-Th 9am-5pm
www.naranon.com
For family and friends of drug users. Visit website for Nar-ateen
meetings in your area.
Narcotics Anonymous Meeting
Information Line .................................................... 818-773-9999
24 hours ;
www.todayna.org AND/OR www.na.org
Additional phone: 1-800-TODAY-NA
Call to get a local meeting referral only.
Nicotine Anonymous ........................................... 800-642-0666
24 hour recording
www.nicotine-anonymous.org
Additional phone: (415) 750-0328
Referrals to 12-step meetings and support group information.
Overeaters Anonymous (Los Angeles).................. 323-653-7499
24 hours
www.oalaig.org
Los Angeles: (323) 653-7652
Pasadena: (323) 460-2459
San Gabriel Valley: (626) 335-3355
San Fernando Valley: (818) 881-4776
South Bay: (562) 493-9030
For all types of eating disorders information and referrals to LA areas
12-steps meetings.
Overeaters Anonymous (RIVERSIDE) .................... 951-715-2080
24 hours recording
www.oaiei.itgo.com
Provides information, literature and referrals to meetings within the
community.
Safe Alternatives .................................................. 800-366-8288
24 hour recording
www.selfinjury.com
Office: (630) 305-5813
Support for those who engage in repetitive self-harm behaviors.
San Gabriel/Pomona Regional Center................... 909-620-7722
M-F 8am-5pm
www.sgprc.org
Provides referrals to local support groups including Tourette's
Syndrome, Turner Syndrome, Autism, Down Syndrome, Epilepsy.
Spanish, Vietnamese, Chinese, Korean, Filipino and Thai parent
support groups.
SHARE! The Self-Help and
Recovery Exchange............................................ 310-305-8878
M-F 9:30am-10pm and
www.shareselfhelp.org
24 hour recording
FREE Referrals for self-help groups in L.A. County. Help starting your
own support group.
We SPARK Cancer Support Center........................ 818-906-3022
M-Th 9am-6pm; F 9am-4pm
www.wespark.org
Teen Support Groups for teens with parents who have cancer or kids
of all ages affected by cancer. Offers other services to assist with
coping, including classes and workshops in multiple themes.
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