 There are three (3) weekly meetings in the Richmond, Virginia area.
(See the link in the side bar ("Meeting locations-Richmond, VA.")
A group consists primarily of parents, but relatives and friends, as well as others dealing with a family member's addiction, are welcome members of the group. The program focuses on the recovery of the family, not the user. The basic strength of the program comes from fellowship and sharing of concerns. Members learn that the addict's illness affects the lives of everyone close to them and that there are ways to regain their serenity. To get their lives back together, FA members work the twelve steps, attend weekly meetings, and take advantage of the fellowship that is freely offered by other members. Anonymity is the spiritual foundation of the meeting & provides protection & respect for the fellowship.
There are no fees or dues and each group is self supporting. Most of the literature is free.
If it is not possible to attend meetings there are two other options:
1) Emeetings by email
The Emeeting is conducted by joining an email list, then receiving & sending emails.
2) online meetings known as "Meeting without Walls"
The online meeting requires a headset or microphone. The "Meeting Without Walls" (MWW) is a online meeting using a simple to use program, downloadable free, allowing members to talk over the internet using a headset. There are three (3) MWW meetings online: Sunday nights at 9:00 p.m., Tuesdays at 2:30 p.m., & Monday 9 p.m.
For more information on either option visit the national website: http://www.familiesanonymous.org or Call the FA World Service at 800-736-9805 (US only)
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