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Gamblers Anonymous

International. Approximately 2400 chapters. Founded 1957. 12-Step. Fellowship of men and women who share experiences, strengths and hopes with each other to recover from compulsive gambling. Monthly bulletin for members. Offers assistance in starting new groups.
Write:
Gamblers Anonymous
P.O. Box 17173
Los Angeles, CA 90017
Voice: 213-386-8789
Fax: 213-386-0030
Website: http://www.gamblersanonymous.org
E-mail: isomain@gamblersanonymous.org
Verified: 10/13/2008

Gam-Anon Family Groups

International. 325 groups. Founded 1960. 12-Step. Fellowship for men and women who are husbands, wives, relatives or friends of compulsive gamblers, who have been affected by the gambling problem. Purpose is to learn acceptance and understanding of the gambling illness, to use the program to rebuild lives and give assistance to those who suffer. A few groups have Gam-a-teen groups for children of gamblers.
Write:
Gam-Anon Family Groups
P.O. Box 157
Whitestone, NY 11357
Voice: 718-352-1671
Fax: 718-746-2571
Website: http://www.gam-anon.org
Verified: 10/14/2008

Overcomers Outreach, Inc.

International. 700 affiliated groups. Founded 1985. 12-Step. Christ-centered support group for anyone affected by addictions, as well as their their families and friends. Uses 12-steps of A.A. and applies them to the Scriptures. Uses Jesus Christ as 'higher power.' Supplements involvement in other 12-step groups. Newsletter, group development guidelines and conferences.
Write:
Overcomers Outreach, Inc.
P.O. Box 922950
Sylmar, CA 91392
Voice: 1-800-310-3001
Website: http://www.overcomersoutreach.org
E-mail: info@overcomersoutreach.org
Verified: 10/13/2008

Bettors Anonymous

Model. 5 groups in Massachusetts. Founded 1990. 12-Step. Fellowship who share their experience, hope and strength with each other in order to help themselves and others recover from compulsive gambling. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop gambling. Literature, phone help, information and referrals. Meetings in Massachusetts. Provides assistance in starting local groups.
Write:
Bettors Anonymous
P.O. Box 304
Wilmington, MA 01887
Voice: 978-988-1777 or 781-662-5199
Website: http://www.bettorsanonymous.org
Verified: 9/29/2008

Intercongregational Addictions Program (ICAP)

International. Founded 1979. Network of recovering alcoholic women in religious orders. Helps Roman Catholic women who are or have been members of religious orders and are alcoholic or chemically dependent, compulsive eaters, compulsive gamblers, etc. Information, referrals, assistance in meeting other members, phone support, conferences and e-mail support.
Write:
ICAP
7777 Lake Street, Suite 115
River Forest, IL 60305
Voice: 708-488-9770
Fax: 708-488-9774
E-mail: icapsrs@sbcglobal.net
Verified: 10/13/2008

Overcomers In Christ

International. Founded 1987. Recovery program that deals with every aspect of addiction and dysfunction (spiritual, physical, mental, emotional and social). Uses Overcomers goals which are Christ-centered. Resources, literature, information and referrals. Assistance in starting new groups.
Write:
Overcomers In Christ
P.O. Box 34460
Omaha, NE 68134-0460
Voice: 1-866-573-0966 or 402-573-0966
Website: http://www.OvercomersInChrist.org
E-mail: OIC@OvercomersInChrist.org
Verified: 10/13/2008

Recoveries Anonymous

International. 50 chapters. Spiritual recovery group for anyone seeking a solution for any kind of addiction, problem or behavior. Family and friends welcome. 'How To Begin...' guides and 'Start A Group' kit can be downloaded free from the website.
Write:
Recoveries Anonymous
P.O. Box 1212
East Northport, NY 11731
Website: http://www.r-a.org
E-mail: raus@r-a.org
Verified: 10/22/2008

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