Information concerning AA and Al-Anon

for Oberlin College Community

 

ON CAMPUS

Al-Anon:  Open meetings          Monday. 12:00 Noon

         (“Friends of Lois W.” Study Group)         Wilder 204

         Members of other twelve-step programs are welcome.

AA: step discussion, Open meeting         Tuesday 12:00 Noon

          (“Friends of Bill W.”)          Wilder 204

         Members of other twelve-step programs are welcome.

AA: Open discussion meeting         Thursday 12:00 Noon

         Members of other twelve-step programs are welcome.         Wilder 204

 

OFF CAMPUS:

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) Information 246-1800

 

Lead meeting         Sunday, 10:00 am

         Masonic Temple, S Pleasant & Vine, Oberlin

Men's Discussion meeting         Sunday, 4:00 pm

         First Church, Main & Lorain, Oberlin College

Women’s Discussion meting         Monday, 7:30 pm

         First Church, Oberlin College (Closed meeting for AA members only)

Discussion meeting ("SIOGA")         Tuesday, 8:00 pm

         First United Methodist Church (Rm. 204)  45 S. Professor St.. Oberlin

Lead meeting         Thursday, 8:30 pm

         Sacred Heart Catholic Church. 410 W. Lorain St.,Oberlin

 

Women’s Discussion meeting          Saturday, 10:00 am

         First Church, Main & Lorain, Oberlin College.

         (This meeting welcomes women from other twelve-step programs)

 

Full schedules of meetings are usually available at the meetings themselves, along with group literature. Rides to meetings outside Oberlin can often be arranged.

 

Al-Anon Information: 277-6969

Discussion meeting         Tuesday, 8:00 pm

         First United Methodist Church (Rm. 203), 45 S. Professor, Oberlin

Discussion meeting         Wednesday, 8:00 pm

         Lutheran Church, W. 6th  & Washington, Lorain

Discussion meeting         Monday, 7:30 pm

         390 Aldrich (YMCA), Vermilion

History and Definitons

 

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) was founded in 1935, and is worldwide in its scope. Its record of success with recovering alcoholics is much respected. What follows is it’s own statement of purpose.

 

Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism

 

The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. There are not dues or fees for AA membership; we are self-supporting through our own contributions. AA is not allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organization or institution; does not wish to engage in any controversy; neither endorses nor opposes any causes. Our primary purpose is to stay sober and help other alcoholics to achieve sobriety..

 

Al-Anon is also a worldwide organization. It is meant to offer "a self-help recovery program for the families and friends of alcoholics whether or not the alcoholic seeks help or even recognizes the existence of a dunking problem. Members give and receive comfort and understanding through a mutual exchange of experience, strength and hope. Sharing of similar problems binds individuals and groups together in a bond that is protected by a policy of anonymity."  "Al-Anon is not a religious organization or a counseling agency. It is not a treatment center nor is it allied with any other organization offering such services. Al-Anon Family Groups, which include Alateen for teenage members, neither express opinions on outside issues nor endorse outside enterprises. No dues or fees are required. Membership is voluntary, requiring only that one's own life has been adversely affected by someone else s drinking problem '

 

 

 

 

 

For More Information…

http://www.oberlin.edu/~wellness

 

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