Attending an alcohol and drug rehab program in the Vancouver, Washington area is just one way to recover from an addiction. There are many other ways to get help and support as well. The problem is that most people do not know what their options are. As a result, they often end up continuing to try to quit on their own, and developing a dangerous cycle of addiction in the process.
Fortunately, there are many ways for people to get help, and several addiction recovery resources that are available. Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous are just two of them. Families can also find the support they need to cope with a loved one’s substance abuse problem through Al-Anon and Alateen.
Recovering from an addiction is a challenge, but the Vancouver area offers resources that can help. We are not affiliated with the organizations we listed above, but we do know how beneficial they can be. That is why we have included them here.
Without a doubt one of the most destructive consequences of a substance abuse problem, overdoses can cause permanent damage and even death.
And in recent years, the number of overdoses across the country has been on the rise. In fact, drug overdose is now the leading cause of death among Americans under the age of 50. And with more than 70 thousand deaths in 2017 alone, it isn’t hard to see why.
That’s why it’s more important than ever to be able to spot the signs of an overdose and understand how best to treat them.
Not all types of drugs have the same symptoms of an overdose. And that can make it hard to spot the signs early on.
Below is a list of the most recognizable symptoms to be on the watch for, organized by drug type.
Cocaine – Coke has been one of the most notorious illicit drugs for quite some time. And when taken in high amounts, it can very easily lead to a life-threatening overdose. Some signs of an overdose on this drug could include:
Benzodiazepines – Benzos are usually used to treat conditions like depression or anxiety. But more and more, people are taking these prescription medications recreationally. And with more abuse comes more incidences of overdose. Some signs of a benzodiazepine overdose to watch for include:
Heroin – One of the more dangerous street drugs, heroin abuse can very quickly lead to a fatal overdose. Some of the signs of a heroin overdose usually include:
AIRWAYS AND LUNGS
EYES, EARS, NOSE, AND THROAT
HEART AND BLOOD
SKIN
STOMACH AND INTESTINES
NERVOUS SYSTEM
Alcohol – Unlike many other addictive drugs, alcohol is actually legal and widely available to anyone over the age of 21. But don’t be fooled – consuming too much of it can quickly lead to alcohol poisoning. And that can have fatal consequences. Here are some of the signs to watch out for:
Crystal Meth – Equal parts addictive and powerful, meth is one of the most destructive drugs on the market today. Some signs of a meth overdose include:
Prescription Opioids – Used to treat pain in the medical community, prescription opioids are powerful and especially addictive. Some signs of an overdose on prescription opioids like OxyContin or Vicodin include:
After spotting the signs of an overdose, the next step is to contact emergency services as quickly as possible. So if you do think someone is suffering from an overdose, call 9-1-1 immediately.
If you have to leave the side of the victim even for a minute, be sure to place them into the recovery position. This position can help cut back on some very dangerous complications that may occur like choking.
The operators on the other end of the line will likely ask a variety of questions to learn more about the situation. It’s vital to answer these questions honestly and accurately. The better information you can provide, the better the outcome will be for the victim.
Some questions they may ask might include:
The operator may also ask you to administer CPR or perform other actions like inducing vomiting. Be sure to follow their instructions exactly.
Once the EMTs arrive, they’ll begin administering more comprehensive care measures. They may also use overdose-reversing drugs like naloxone to improve the outcome. They’ll also likely transport the victim to a hospital.
In the end, being honest and accurate with the information you provide is key to helping the victim.
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Often one of the most underappreciated elements of a recovery plan, finding and taking advantage of a solid source of support is critical to maintaining sobriety. But the question is, where do you get it?
Does it come from friends? Or family members? Or specialized support groups?
The answer will depend upon the individual. And in most cases, it should come from a combination of the three.
And luckily, there are so many different local support groups that take place in and around Vancouver. Here’s where to find them.
Probably the most well-known support group across the world, Alcoholics Anonymous is widespread, easily accessible, and is a great source of companionship and guidance during recovery.
Meetings are easy to find and usually follow a group talk model. Members usually share their own experiences with their addiction and recovery. And others learn from their stories, triumphs, and tribulations.
AA is what’s known as a 12-step program. These steps encourage honesty, courage, humility, and accountability – all of which can make maintaining sobriety easier and more successful.
LIGHTHOUSE
Sunday at 6:30 am
Parkhill Shopping Ctr
6415 East Mill Plain Boulevard
Vancouver, WA 98661
EARLY LIGHT
Sunday at 6:30 am
PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Ctr
600 Northeast 92nd Avenue
Vancouver, WA 98664
FIRST SHOT
Sunday at 7:00 am
St. Paul's Lutheran
1309 Franklin Street
Vancouver, WA 98660
A NEW MORNING
Sunday at 7:30 am
First Presbyterian
4300 Main Street
Vancouver, WA 98663
LIGHTHOUSE
Sunday at 8:00 am
Parkhill Shopping Ctr
6415 East Mill Plain Boulevard
Vancouver, WA 98661
SUNDAY SOLUTIONS
Sunday at 10:00 am
PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Ctr
600 Northeast 92nd Avenue
Vancouver, WA 98664
BLUE DOOR CENTRAL
Sunday at 11:30 am
Road to Recovery Club
1501 Columbia Street
Vancouver, WA 98660
LAST CHANCE
Sunday at 1:00 pm
Last Chance
4719 Northeast Saint Johns Road
Vancouver, WA 98661
LIGHTHOUSE
Sunday at 2:00 pm
Parkhill Shopping Ctr
6415 East Mill Plain Boulevard
Vancouver, WA 98661
WELCOME HOME
Sunday at 3:00 pm
Legacy Salmon Creek Hospital
2211 Northeast 139th Street
Vancouver, WA 98686
LIGHTHOUSE
Sunday at 4:00 pm
Parkhill Shopping Ctr
6415 East Mill Plain Boulevard
Vancouver, WA 98661
FIRESIDE
Sunday at 4:30 pm
St. John's Lutheran Church
11005 NE Hwy 99
Vancouver, WA 98686
LAST CHANCE
Sunday at 5:30 pm
Last Chance
4719 Northeast Saint Johns Road
Vancouver, WA 98661
LIGHTHOUSE
Sunday at 6:00 pm
Parkhill Shopping Ctr
6415 East Mill Plain Boulevard
Vancouver, WA 98661
GRUPO UN NUEVO DIA ESPANOL
Sunday at 7:00 pm
Commercial Bldg
3320 East 4th Plain Boulevard
Vancouver, WA 98661
RECONCILED
Sunday at 7:00 pm
Commercial Bldg
3301 L Street
Vancouver, WA 98663
GRUPO UN NUEVO DIA
Sunday at 7:00 pm
Road to Recovery Club
2205 Fairmount Avenue
Vancouver, WA 98661
SUNDAY NIGHT ALTERNATIVE
Sunday at 7:30 pm
Ch of the Good Shepherd
805 Southeast Ellsworth Road
Vancouver, WA 98664
LIGHTHOUSE
Sunday at 7:30 pm
Parkhill Shopping Ctr
6415 East Mill Plain Boulevard
Vancouver, WA 98661
BLUE DOOR CENTRAL
Sunday at 8:00 pm
Road to Recovery Club
1501 Columbia Street
Vancouver, WA 98660
LIGHTHOUSE
Sunday at 9:30 pm
Parkhill Shopping Ctr
6415 East Mill Plain Boulevard
Vancouver, WA 98661
LIGHTHOUSE
Sunday at 11:00 pm
Parkhill Shopping Ctr
6415 East Mill Plain Boulevard
Vancouver, WA 98661
LIGHTHOUSE
Monday at 6:30 am
Parkhill Shopping Ctr
6415 East Mill Plain Boulevard
Vancouver, WA 98661
A NEW MORNING
Monday at 6:45 am
First Presbyterian
4300 Main Street
Vancouver, WA 98663
FIRST SHOT
Monday at 7:00 am
St. Paul's Lutheran
1309 Franklin Street
Vancouver, WA 98660
LIGHTHOUSE
Monday at 8:00 am
Parkhill Shopping Ctr
6415 East Mill Plain Boulevard
Vancouver, WA 98661
LIGHTHOUSE
Monday at 10:00 am
Parkhill Shopping Ctr
6415 East Mill Plain Boulevard
Vancouver, WA 98661
WOMEN'S LIVING SOBER STUDY Women
Monday at 11:30 am
Life Point Ch
305 Northeast 192nd Avenue
Vancouver, WA 98684
MIRACLES AT NOON
Monday at Noon
All Saints Episcopal Church
2206 NW 99th St
Vancouver, WA 98665
MCGILLIVRAY STUDY
Monday at Noon
Elks Lodge
11605 Southeast McGillivray Boulevard
Vancouver, WA 98683
AS BILL SEES IT
Monday at Noon
Kleen Street Comm Club
5317 Northeast Saint Johns Road
Vancouver, WA 98661
LAST CHANCE
Monday at Noon
Last Chance
4719 Northeast Saint Johns Road
Vancouver, WA 98661
LIGHTHOUSE
Monday at Noon
Parkhill Shopping Ctr
6415 East Mill Plain Boulevard
Vancouver, WA 98661
EASTSIDE BROWN BAGGERS
Monday at Noon
Serviettes Unitarian Ch
4505 East 18th Street
Vancouver, WA 98661
OVER 55
Monday at 1:00 pm
Trinity Lutheran
309 West 39th Street
Vancouver, WA 98660
LIGHTHOUSE
Monday at 2:00 pm
Parkhill Shopping Ctr
6415 East Mill Plain Boulevard
Vancouver, WA 98661
BACK TO BASICS
Monday at 3:00 pm
Road to Recovery Club
2205 Fairmount Avenue
Vancouver, WA 98661
LIGHTHOUSE
Monday at 4:00 pm
Parkhill Shopping Ctr
6415 East Mill Plain Boulevard
Vancouver, WA 98661
LADIES BY THE LAVENDER Women
Monday at 5:45 pm
Scented Acres Lavender Farm
13804 Northeast 117th Avenue
Vancouver, WA 98662
LIGHTHOUSE
Monday at 6:00 pm
Parkhill Shopping Ctr
6415 East Mill Plain Boulevard
Vancouver, WA 98661
CORNERSTONE OF A A
Monday at 7:00 pm
All Saints Episcopal
2206 Northwest 99th Street
Vancouver, WA 98665
SUNSET GROUP
Monday at 7:00 pm
Cascade Presbyterian
9503 NE 86th St
Vancouver, WA 98662
GRUPO UN NUEVO DIA ESPANOL
Monday at 7:00 pm
Commercial Bldg
3320 East 4th Plain Boulevard
Vancouver, WA 98661
RECONCILED
Monday at 7:00 pm
Commercial Bldg
3301 L Street
Vancouver, WA 98663
LAST CHANCE
Monday at 7:00 pm
Last Chance
4719 Northeast Saint Johns Road
Vancouver, WA 98661
R36OVERY
Monday at 7:00 pm
Xchange Resale Store
7735 Northeast Highway 99
Vancouver, WA 98665
WOMEN'S STEP SISTERS Women
Monday at 7:30 pm
Columbia Presbyterian
805 Columbia Ridge Drive
Vancouver, WA 98664
ORCHARDS MONDAY NIGHT
Monday at 7:30 pm
Orchards Methodist
East 4th Plain Boulevard
Vancouver, WA 98662
LIGHTHOUSE
Monday at 7:30 pm
Parkhill Shopping Ctr
6415 East Mill Plain Boulevard
Vancouver, WA 98661
FIRESIDE
Monday at 7:30 pm
St. John's Lutheran Church
11005 NE Hwy 99
Vancouver, WA 98686
BLUE DOOR CENTRAL
Monday at 8:00 pm
Road to Recovery Club
1501 Columbia Street
Vancouver, WA 98660
SILVER STAR Y/P B/B STUDY GRP
Monday at 8:00 pm
St. Luke's Episcopal
426 East 4th Plain Boulevard
Vancouver, WA 98663
LIGHTHOUSE
Monday at 9:30 pm
Parkhill Shopping Ctr
6415 East Mill Plain Boulevard
Vancouver, WA 98661
LIGHTHOUSE
Monday at 11:00 pm
Parkhill Shopping Ctr
6415 East Mill Plain Boulevard
Vancouver, WA 98661
LIGHTHOUSE
Tuesday at 6:30 am
Parkhill Shopping Ctr
6415 East Mill Plain Boulevard
Vancouver, WA 98661
A NEW MORNING
Tuesday at 6:45 am
First Presbyterian
4300 Main Street
Vancouver, WA 98663
FIRST SHOT
Tuesday at 7:00 am
St. Paul's Lutheran
1309 Franklin Street
Vancouver, WA 98660
LIGHTHOUSE
Tuesday at 8:00 am
Parkhill Shopping Ctr
6415 East Mill Plain Boulevard
Vancouver, WA 98661
LIGHTHOUSE
Tuesday at 10:00 am
Parkhill Shopping Ctr
6415 East Mill Plain Boulevard
Vancouver, WA 98661
OVER 55
Tuesday at 10:00 am
Trinity Lutheran
309 West 39th Street
Vancouver, WA 98660
FRESH START
Tuesday at 11:00 am
Salmon Creek Methodist
12217 Northeast Highway 99
Vancouver, WA 98686
MIRACLES AT NOON
Tuesday at Noon
All Saints Episcopal Church
2206 NW 99th St
Vancouver, WA 98665
MCGILLIVRAY STUDY
Tuesday at Noon
Elks Lodge
11605 Southeast McGillivray Boulevard
Vancouver, WA 98683
AS BILL SEES IT
Tuesday at Noon
Kleen Street Comm Club
5317 Northeast Saint Johns Road
Vancouver, WA 98661
LAST CHANCE
Tuesday at Noon
Last Chance
4719 Northeast Saint Johns Road
Vancouver, WA 98661
LIGHTHOUSE
Tuesday at Noon
Parkhill Shopping Ctr
6415 East Mill Plain Boulevard
Vancouver, WA 98661
EASTSIDE BROWN BAGGERS
Tuesday at Noon
Serviettes Unitarian Ch
4505 East 18th Street
Vancouver, WA 98661
WOMEN'S EMOTIONAL SOBRIETY Women
Tuesday at 12:15 pm
Ch of the Good Shepherd
805 Southeast Ellsworth Road
Vancouver, WA 98664
LIGHTHOUSE
Tuesday at 2:00 pm
Parkhill Shopping Ctr
6415 East Mill Plain Boulevard
Vancouver, WA 98661
BACK TO BASICS
Tuesday at 3:00 pm
Road to Recovery Club
2205 Fairmount Avenue
Vancouver, WA 98661
LIGHTHOUSE
Tuesday at 4:00 pm
Parkhill Shopping Ctr
6415 East Mill Plain Boulevard
Vancouver, WA 98661
LIGHTHOUSE
Tuesday at 6:00 pm
Parkhill Shopping Ctr
6415 East Mill Plain Boulevard
Vancouver, WA 98661
HANDS OF SOBRIETY
Tuesday at 6:30 pm
Nwdac
4502 Northeast 62nd Avenue
Vancouver, WA 98661
GRUPO UN NUEVO DIA ESPANOL
Tuesday at 7:00 pm
Commercial Bldg
3320 East 4th Plain Boulevard
Vancouver, WA 98661
RECONCILED
Tuesday at 7:00 pm
Commercial Bldg
3301 L Street
Vancouver, WA 98663
WEST VANCOUVER
Tuesday at 7:00 pm
First Presbyterian
4300 Main St
Vancouver, WA 98663
LAST CHANCE
Tuesday at 7:00 pm
Last Chance
4719 Northeast Saint Johns Road
Vancouver, WA 98661
12 X 12 STUDY
Tuesday at 7:00 pm
St. Luke's Episcopal
426 East 4th Plain Boulevard
Vancouver, WA 98663
GROWIN AT THE GROVE
Tuesday at 7:00 pm
Walnut Grove Ch
6004 Northeast 72nd Avenue
Vancouver, WA 98661
BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL
Tuesday at 7:30 pm
Columbia Presbyterian
805 Columbia Ridge Drive
Vancouver, WA 98664
LAKESHORE STUDY
Tuesday at 7:30 pm
Messiah Lutheran
905 Northwest 94th Street
Vancouver, WA 98665
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Tuesday at 7:30 pm
Northwest Deaf Addiction Ctr
1601 East 4th Plain Boulevard
Vancouver, WA 98661
LIGHTHOUSE
Tuesday at 7:30 pm
Parkhill Shopping Ctr
6415 East Mill Plain Boulevard
Vancouver, WA 98661
TUES NITE 12X12
Tuesday at 7:30 pm
St. Luke's Episcopal
426 East 4th Plain Boulevard
Vancouver, WA 98663
BLUE DOOR CENTRAL
Tuesday at 8:00 pm
Road to Recovery Club
1501 Columbia Street
Vancouver, WA 98660
LIGHTHOUSE
Tuesday at 9:30 pm
Parkhill Shopping Ctr
6415 East Mill Plain Boulevard
Vancouver, WA 98661
LIGHTHOUSE
Tuesday at 11:00 pm
Parkhill Shopping Ctr
6415 East Mill Plain Boulevard
Vancouver, WA 98661
LIGHTHOUSE
Wednesday at 6:30 am
Parkhill Shopping Ctr
6415 East Mill Plain Boulevard
Vancouver, WA 98661
A NEW MORNING
Wednesday at 6:45 am
First Presbyterian
4300 Main Street
Vancouver, WA 98663
FIRST SHOT
Wednesday at 7:00 am
St. Paul's Lutheran
1309 Franklin Street
Vancouver, WA 98660
LIGHTHOUSE
Wednesday at 8:00 am
Parkhill Shopping Ctr
6415 East Mill Plain Boulevard
Vancouver, WA 98661
LIGHTHOUSE
Wednesday at 10:00 am
Parkhill Shopping Ctr
6415 East Mill Plain Boulevard
Vancouver, WA 98661
MIRACLES AT NOON
Wednesday at Noon
All Saints Episcopal Church
2206 NW 99th St
Vancouver, WA 98665
MCGILLIVRAY STUDY
Wednesday at Noon
Elks Lodge
11605 Southeast McGillivray Boulevard
Vancouver, WA 98683
AS BILL SEES IT
Wednesday at Noon
Kleen Street Comm Club
5317 Northeast Saint Johns Road
Vancouver, WA 98661
LAST CHANCE
Wednesday at Noon
Last Chance
4719 Northeast Saint Johns Road
Vancouver, WA 98661
MEN'S FIRESIDE Men
Wednesday at Noon
Messiah Lutheran
905 Northwest 94th Street
Vancouver, WA 98665
LIGHTHOUSE
Wednesday at Noon
Parkhill Shopping Ctr
6415 East Mill Plain Boulevard
Vancouver, WA 98661
EASTSIDE BROWN BAGGERS
Wednesday at Noon
Serviettes Unitarian Ch
4505 East 18th Street
Vancouver, WA 98661
OVER 55
Wednesday at 1:00 pm
Trinity Lutheran
309 West 39th Street
Vancouver, WA 98660
LIGHTHOUSE
Wednesday at 2:00 pm
Parkhill Shopping Ctr
6415 East Mill Plain Boulevard
Vancouver, WA 98661
BACK TO BASICS
Wednesday at 3:00 pm
Road to Recovery Club
2205 Fairmount Avenue
Vancouver, WA 98661
LIGHTHOUSE
Wednesday at 4:00 pm
Parkhill Shopping Ctr
6415 East Mill Plain Boulevard
Vancouver, WA 98661
THERE IS A SOLUTION
Wednesday at 5:00 pm
ARC Family Ctr
6511 Northeast 18th Street
Vancouver, WA 98661
WOMEN IN ACTION Women
Wednesday at 5:30 pm
First Presbyterian
4300 Main Street
Vancouver, WA 98663
LIGHTHOUSE
Wednesday at 6:00 pm
Parkhill Shopping Ctr
6415 East Mill Plain Boulevard
Vancouver, WA 98661
A.A. DEAF MEN'S SPIRITUAL Men
Wednesday at 6:45 pm
Northwest Deaf Addiction Ctr
1601 East 4th Plain Boulevard
Vancouver, WA 98661
GRUPO UN NUEVO DIA ESPANOL
Wednesday at 7:00 pm
Commercial Bldg
3320 East 4th Plain Boulevard
Vancouver, WA 98661
RECONCILED
Wednesday at 7:00 pm
Commercial Bldg
3301 L Street
Vancouver, WA 98663
DRY TRIBE
Wednesday at 7:00 pm
East Methodist
5701 Macarthur Boulevard
Vancouver, WA 98661
LAST CHANCE
Wednesday at 7:00 pm
Last Chance
4719 Northeast Saint Johns Road
Vancouver, WA 98661
WINE TO WATER
Wednesday at 7:00 pm
Vancouver First Ch of God
3300 Northeast 78th Street
Vancouver, WA 98665
R360VERY
Wednesday at 7:15 pm
Recovery Resource Center
9317 NE Hwy 99 Suite M
Vancouver, WA 98665
WEDNESDAY NIGHT RECOVERY
Wednesday at 7:30 pm
Cascade Park Kaiser Mental Health
12607 Southeast Mill Plain Boulevard
Vancouver, WA 98684
MEN'S FIRESIDE Men
Wednesday at 7:30 pm
Messiah Lutheran
905 Northwest 94th Street
Vancouver, WA 98665
AROUND TOWN
Wednesday at 7:30 pm
St. Paul's Lutheran
1309 Franklin Street
Vancouver, WA 98660
BLUE DOOR CENTRAL
Wednesday at 8:00 pm
Road to Recovery Club
1501 Columbia Street
Vancouver, WA 98660
LIGHTHOUSE
Wednesday at 9:30 pm
Parkhill Shopping Ctr
6415 East Mill Plain Boulevard
Vancouver, WA 98661
LIGHTHOUSE
Wednesday at 11:00 pm
Parkhill Shopping Ctr
6415 East Mill Plain Boulevard
Vancouver, WA 98661
LIGHTHOUSE
Thursday at 6:30 am
Parkhill Shopping Ctr
6415 East Mill Plain Boulevard
Vancouver, WA 98661
A NEW MORNING
Thursday at 6:45 am
First Presbyterian
4300 Main Street
Vancouver, WA 98663
FIRST SHOT
Thursday at 7:00 am
St. Paul's Lutheran
1309 Franklin Street
Vancouver, WA 98660
LIGHTHOUSE
Thursday at 8:00 am
Parkhill Shopping Ctr
6415 East Mill Plain Boulevard
Vancouver, WA 98661
LIGHTHOUSE
Thursday at 10:00 am
Parkhill Shopping Ctr
6415 East Mill Plain Boulevard
Vancouver, WA 98661
FRESH START
Thursday at 11:00 am
Salmon Creek Methodist
12217 Northeast Highway 99
Vancouver, WA 98686
MIRACLES AT NOON
Thursday at Noon
All Saints Episcopal Church
2206 NW 99th St
Vancouver, WA 98665
MCGILLIVRAY STUDY
Thursday at Noon
Elks Lodge
11605 Southeast McGillivray Boulevard
Vancouver, WA 98683
AS BILL SEES IT
Thursday at Noon
Kleen Street Comm Club
5317 Northeast Saint Johns Road
Vancouver, WA 98661
LAST CHANCE
Thursday at Noon
Last Chance
4719 Northeast Saint Johns Road
Vancouver, WA 98661
LIGHTHOUSE
Thursday at Noon
Parkhill Shopping Ctr
6415 East Mill Plain Boulevard
Vancouver, WA 98661
EASTSIDE BROWN BAGGERS
Thursday at Noon
Serviettes Unitarian Ch
4505 East 18th Street
Vancouver, WA 98661
WOMEN'S EMOTIONAL SOBRIETY Women
Thursday at 12:15 pm
Ch of the Good Shepherd
805 Southeast Ellsworth Road
Vancouver, WA 98664
LIGHTHOUSE
Thursday at 2:00 pm
Parkhill Shopping Ctr
6415 East Mill Plain Boulevard
Vancouver, WA 98661
BACK TO BASICS
Thursday at 3:00 pm
Road to Recovery Club
2205 Fairmount Avenue
Vancouver, WA 98661
LIGHTHOUSE
Thursday at 4:00 pm
Parkhill Shopping Ctr
6415 East Mill Plain Boulevard
Vancouver, WA 98661
BIG BOOK STUDY
Thursday at 6:00 pm
Northwest Deaf Addiction Ctr
1601 East 4th Plain Boulevard
Vancouver, WA 98661
LIGHTHOUSE
Thursday at 6:00 pm
Parkhill Shopping Ctr
6415 East Mill Plain Boulevard
Vancouver, WA 98661
PACIFIC RUSSIAN GROUP
Thursday at 6:00 pm
Recovery Resource Center
9317 NE Hwy 99 Suite M
Vancouver, WA 98665
BACK TO BASICS
Thursday at 6:30 pm
Road to Recovery Club
2205 Fairmount Avenue
Vancouver, WA 98661
A NEW LIFE
Thursday at 7:00 pm
Cascade Presbyterian
9503 NE 86th St
Vancouver, WA 98662
GRUPO UN NUEVO DIA ESPANOL
Thursday at 7:00 pm
Commercial Bldg
3320 East 4th Plain Boulevard
Vancouver, WA 98661
RECONCILED
Thursday at 7:00 pm
Commercial Bldg
3301 L Street
Vancouver, WA 98663
WEST VANCOUVER
Thursday at 7:00 pm
First Presbyterian
4300 Main Street
Vancouver, WA 98663
RECOVERY BOUND
Thursday at 7:00 pm
Grace Lutheran
9900 Southeast Mill Plain Boulevard
Vancouver, WA 98664
LAST CHANCE
Thursday at 7:00 pm
Last Chance
4719 Northeast Saint Johns Road
Vancouver, WA 98661
WOMEN'S BOOK STUDY Women
Thursday at 7:00 pm
Private Residence
13115 Northeast 114th Street
Vancouver, WA 98682
LIGHTHOUSE
Thursday at 7:30 pm
Parkhill Shopping Ctr
6415 East Mill Plain Boulevard
Vancouver, WA 98661
FIRESIDE
Thursday at 7:30 pm
St. John's Lutheran Church
11005 NE Hwy 99
Vancouver, WA 98686
A.A. ROUND TABLE
Thursday at 8:00 pm
Our Lady of Lourdes Ch
4701 Northwest Franklin Street
Vancouver, WA 98663
BLUE DOOR CENTRAL
Thursday at 8:00 pm
Road to Recovery Club
1501 Columbia Street
Vancouver, WA 98660
LIGHTHOUSE
Thursday at 9:30 pm
Parkhill Shopping Ctr
6415 East Mill Plain Boulevard
Vancouver, WA 98661
LIGHTHOUSE
Thursday at 11:00 pm
Parkhill Shopping Ctr
6415 East Mill Plain Boulevard
Vancouver, WA 98661
LIGHTHOUSE
Friday at 6:30 am
Parkhill Shopping Ctr
6415 East Mill Plain Boulevard
Vancouver, WA 98661
A NEW MORNING
Friday at 6:45 am
First Presbyterian
4300 Main Street
Vancouver, WA 98663
FIRST SHOT
Friday at 7:00 am
St. Paul's Lutheran
1309 Franklin Street
Vancouver, WA 98660
LIGHTHOUSE
Friday at 8:00 am
Parkhill Shopping Ctr
6415 East Mill Plain Boulevard
Vancouver, WA 98661
LIGHTHOUSE
Friday at 10:00 am
Parkhill Shopping Ctr
6415 East Mill Plain Boulevard
Vancouver, WA 98661
MIRACLES AT NOON
Friday at Noon
All Saints Episcopal Church
2206 NW 99th St
Vancouver, WA 98665
MCGILLIVRAY STUDY
Friday at Noon
Elks Lodge
11605 Southeast McGillivray Boulevard
Vancouver, WA 98683
AS BILL SEES IT
Friday at Noon
Kleen Street Comm Club
5317 Northeast Saint Johns Road
Vancouver, WA 98661
LAST CHANCE
Friday at Noon
Last Chance
4719 Northeast Saint Johns Road
Vancouver, WA 98661
LIGHTHOUSE
Friday at Noon
Parkhill Shopping Ctr
6415 East Mill Plain Boulevard
Vancouver, WA 98661
EASTSIDE BROWN BAGGERS
Friday at Noon
Serviettes Unitarian Ch
4505 East 18th Street
Vancouver, WA 98661
OVER 55
Friday at 1:00 pm
Trinity Lutheran
309 West 39th Street
Vancouver, WA 98660
LIGHTHOUSE
Friday at 2:00 pm
Parkhill Shopping Ctr
6415 East Mill Plain Boulevard
Vancouver, WA 98661
BACK TO BASICS
Friday at 3:00 pm
Road to Recovery Club
2205 Fairmount Avenue
Vancouver, WA 98661
LIGHTHOUSE
Friday at 4:00 pm
Parkhill Shopping Ctr
6415 East Mill Plain Boulevard
Vancouver, WA 98661
FORGED FROM ADVERSITY
Friday at 6:00 pm
Life Point Ch
305 Northeast 192nd Avenue
Vancouver, WA 98684
LIGHTHOUSE
Friday at 6:00 pm
Parkhill Shopping Ctr
6415 East Mill Plain Boulevard
Vancouver, WA 98661
TIGHTROPE WALKERS
Friday at 6:30 pm
East Methodist
5701 Macarthur Boulevard
Vancouver, WA 98661
CORNERSTONE OF A A
Friday at 7:00 pm
All Saints Episcopal
2206 Northwest 99th Street
Vancouver, WA 98665
BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL
Friday at 7:00 pm
Columbia Presbyterian
805 Columbia Ridge Drive
Vancouver, WA 98664
GRUPO UN NUEVO DIA ESPANOL
Friday at 7:00 pm
Commercial Bldg
3320 East 4th Plain Boulevard
Vancouver, WA 98661
RECONCILED
Friday at 7:00 pm
Commercial Bldg
3301 L Street
Vancouver, WA 98663
LAST CHANCE
Friday at 7:00 pm
Last Chance
4719 Northeast Saint Johns Road
Vancouver, WA 98661
BOZOS BY THE BERRIES
Friday at 7:00 pm
Scented Acres Lavender Farm
13804 Northeast 117th Avenue
Vancouver, WA 98662
MINNEHAHA
Friday at 7:30 pm
First Presbyterian
4300 Main Street
Vancouver, WA 98663
LAKESHORE STUDY
Friday at 7:30 pm
Messiah Lutheran
905 Northwest 94th Street
Vancouver, WA 98665
LIGHTHOUSE
Friday at 7:30 pm
Parkhill Shopping Ctr
6415 East Mill Plain Boulevard
Vancouver, WA 98661
TEENS UNITE
Friday at 7:30 pm
PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Ctr
600 Northeast 92nd Avenue
Vancouver, WA 98664
BLUE DOOR CENTRAL
Friday at 8:00 pm
Road to Recovery Club
1501 Columbia Street
Vancouver, WA 98660
BACK TO BASICS
Friday at 8:30 pm
Road to Recovery Club
2205 Fairmount Avenue
Vancouver, WA 98661
LIGHTHOUSE
Friday at 9:30 pm
Parkhill Shopping Ctr
6415 East Mill Plain Boulevard
Vancouver, WA 98661
LAST CHANCE
Friday at 10:00 pm
Last Chance
4719 Northeast Saint Johns Road
Vancouver, WA 98661
LIGHTHOUSE
Saturday at 6:30 am
Parkhill Shopping Ctr
6415 East Mill Plain Boulevard
Vancouver, WA 98661
A NEW MORNING
Saturday at 7:30 am
First Presbyterian
4300 Main Street
Vancouver, WA 98663
LIGHTHOUSE
Saturday at 8:00 am
Parkhill Shopping Ctr
6415 East Mill Plain Boulevard
Vancouver, WA 98661
FIRST SHOT
Saturday at 8:00 am
St. Paul's Lutheran
1309 Franklin Street
Vancouver, WA 98660
LIGHTHOUSE
Saturday at 10:00 am
Parkhill Shopping Ctr
6415 East Mill Plain Boulevard
Vancouver, WA 98661
MIRACLES AT NOON
Saturday at Noon
All Saints Episcopal Church
2206 NW 99th St
Vancouver, WA 98665
CASCADE
Saturday at Noon
Ch of the Good Shepherd
805 Southeast Ellsworth Road
Vancouver, WA 98664
LAST CHANCE
Saturday at Noon
Last Chance
4719 Northeast Saint Johns Road
Vancouver, WA 98661
LIGHTHOUSE
Saturday at Noon
Parkhill Shopping Ctr
6415 East Mill Plain Boulevard
Vancouver, WA 98661
LIGHTHOUSE
Saturday at 2:00 pm
Parkhill Shopping Ctr
6415 East Mill Plain Boulevard
Vancouver, WA 98661
BACK TO BASICS
Saturday at 3:00 pm
Road to Recovery Club
2205 Fairmount Avenue
Vancouver, WA 98661
LIGHTHOUSE
Saturday at 4:00 pm
Parkhill Shopping Ctr
6415 East Mill Plain Boulevard
Vancouver, WA 98661
LAST CHANCE
Saturday at 5:30 pm
Last Chance
4719 Northeast Saint Johns Road
Vancouver, WA 98661
AS WE RECOVERED
Saturday at 6:00 pm
Beautiful Savior's Lutheran
12513 Southeast Mill Plain Boulevard
Vancouver, WA 98684
LIGHTHOUSE
Saturday at 6:00 pm
Parkhill Shopping Ctr
6415 East Mill Plain Boulevard
Vancouver, WA 98661
GRUPO UN NUEVO DIA ESPANOL
Saturday at 7:00 pm
Commercial Bldg
3320 East 4th Plain Boulevard
Vancouver, WA 98661
SATURDAY NIGHT BIG BOOK STUDY GROUP
Saturday at 7:30 pm
Memorial Hospital
3400 Main Street
Vancouver, WA 98663
LIGHTHOUSE
Saturday at 7:30 pm
Parkhill Shopping Ctr
6415 East Mill Plain Boulevard
Vancouver, WA 98661
HEIGHTS
Saturday at 7:30 pm
Southwest Washington Medical Ctr
100 Northeast 92nd Avenue
Vancouver, WA 98664
A.A. ROUND TABLE
Saturday at 8:00 pm
Our Lady of Lourdes Ch
4701 Northwest Franklin Street
Vancouver, WA 98663
BLUE DOOR CENTRAL
Saturday at 8:00 pm
Road to Recovery Club
1501 Columbia Street
Vancouver, WA 98660
LIGHTHOUSE
Saturday at 9:30 pm
Parkhill Shopping Ctr
6415 East Mill Plain Boulevard
Vancouver, WA 98661
LAST CHANCE
Saturday at 10:00 pm
Last Chance
4719 Northeast Saint Johns Road
Vancouver, WA 98661
LIGHTHOUSE
Saturday at 11:00 pm
Parkhill Shopping Ctr
6415 East Mill Plain Boulevard
Vancouver, WA 98661
While Alcoholics Anonymous deals specifically with problem drinkers, Narcotics Anonymous is open to addicts of all types. It can be heroin, meth, crack, speed – any type of addictive drug user is welcome to attend.
And like AA, it follows the 12-step model to help members get much-needed support and to stay clean for the long-term.
While not as popular as AA, there are still plenty of NA meetings to choose from in the Vancouver area.
Kleen Street Community Club
Sunday at 10:45AM
5317 North East Saint Johns Road
Vancouver, WA 98661-2069
Map
Open
Recovery Cafe Clark County
Sunday at 6:00PM
3312 East Fourth Plain Boulevard, Suite 100
Vancouver, WA 98661-5489
Map
Open
Memorial Lutheran
Sunday at 8:30PM
2700 East 28th Street
Vancouver, WA 98661-4528
Map
Open
Saint Luke's Church
Monday at Noon
426 East Fourth Plain Boulevard
Vancouver, WA 98663-3040
Map
Open
Grace Baptist Church
Monday at 6:00PM
9400 Northeast 50th Avenue
Vancouver, WA 98665-9228
Map
Open
Memorial Lutheran
Monday at 7:00PM
2700 East 28th Street
Vancouver, WA 98661-4528
Map
Open
Memorial Lutheran
Monday at 9:30PM
2700 East 28th Street
Vancouver, WA 98661-4528
Map
Open
Saint Luke's Church
Tuesday at Noon
426 East Fourth Plain Boulevard
Vancouver, WA 98663-3040
Map
Open
Grace Baptist Church
Tuesday at 6:30PM
9400 Northeast 50th Avenue
Vancouver, WA 98665-9228
Map
Open
Ainsworth United Church
Tuesday at 7:00PM
2941 NE Ainsworth Street
Portland, OR 97211-6749
Map
Open
Memorial Lutheran
Tuesday at 9:30PM
2700 East 28th Street
Vancouver, WA 98661-4528
Map
Open
Saint Luke's Church
Wednesday at Noon
426 East Fourth Plain Boulevard
Vancouver, WA 98663-3040
Map
Open
Saint Luke's Church
Wednesday at 5:30PM
426 East Fourth Plain Boulevard
Vancouver, WA 98663-3040
Map
Open
River's Edge Church
Wednesday at 7:00PM
3801 Fruit Valley Road
Vancouver, WA 98660-1377
Map
Open
Urgent Care
Wednesday at 7:30PM
3400 Main Street
Vancouver, WA 98663-2223
Map
Open
Memorial Lutheran
Wednesday at 9:30PM
2700 East 28th Street
Vancouver, WA 98661-4528
Map
Open
Saint Luke's Church
Thursday at Noon
426 East Fourth Plain Boulevard
Vancouver, WA 98663-3040
Map
Open
PCC Cascade Student Services
Thursday at 2:00PM
705 North Killingsworth Street
Portland, OR 97217-2332
Map
Open
Xchange Recovery Center
Thursday at 6:00PM
7735 NE Highway 99
Vancouver, WA 98665-8834
Map
Open
Grace Baptist Church
Thursday at 6:00PM
9400 Northeast 50th Avenue
Vancouver, WA 98665-9228
Map
Open
Saint Luke's Church
Thursday at 7:00PM
426 East Fourth Plain Boulevard
Vancouver, WA 98663-3040
Map
Open
Memorial Lutheran
Thursday at 9:30PM
2700 East 28th Street
Vancouver, WA 98661-4528
Map
Open
Ainsworth United Church
Friday at 11:30AM
2941 NE Ainsworth Street
Portland, OR 97211-6749
Map
Open
Saint Luke's Church
Friday at Noon
426 East Fourth Plain Boulevard
Vancouver, WA 98663-3040
Map
Open
Saint Luke's Church
Friday at 6:15PM
426 East Fourth Plain Boulevard
Vancouver, WA 98663-3040
Map
Open
Memorial Lutheran
Friday at 9:30PM
2700 East 28th Street
Vancouver, WA 98661-4528
Map
Open
North Portland Alano Association
Saturday at 5:30PM
8929 North Lombard Street
Portland, OR 97203-3003
Map
Open
First Presbyterian Church
Saturday at 7:00PM
4300 Main Street
Vancouver, WA 98663-1848
Map
Open
Memorial Lutheran
Saturday at 9:30PM
2700 East 28th Street
Vancouver, WA 98661-4528
Map
Open
In most cases, it isn’t just the addicts that end up suffering from a substance use disorder. And in fact, friends, family members, and even associates of an alcoholic can end up needing just as much support as the substance abuser themselves.
Thankfully, there’s Al-Anon – a 12-step group devoted to helping friends and family members of alcoholics.
And in the Vancouver area, there are a fair number of Al-Anon meetings taking place.
Common Solution AFG
Thursday 6:30 PM
Northminster Presbyterian Church
2823 N. Rosa Parks Way, Portland, OR, 97217, USA
Free parking is available in the adjacent lot.
4.1 miles away
Student & Professional observers welcome
Hope For Today AFG
Monday 5:30 PM
Northminster Presbyterian Church
2823 N Rosa Parks Way, Portland, OR, 97217, USA
Entrance is in back of parking lot.
4.1 miles away
Student & Professional observers welcome
Peaceful Thoughts AFG
Tuesday 7:30 PM
Immanuel Lutheran
8310 Macarthur Blvd, Vancouver, WA, 98664, USA
Asl interpreter available on request
4.3 miles away
Student & Professional observers welcome
Hazel Dell AFG
Thursday 7:15 PM
Messiah Lutheran Church
905 NW 94th St, Vancouver, WA, 98665, USA
4.3 miles away
Handicap Access
Tues Five Plus AFG
Tuesday 7:00 PM
Messiah Lutheran Church
905 NW 94th St, Vancouver, WA, 98665, USA
Basement
4.3 miles away
Awareness Newcomers AFG
Saturday 7:30 PM
Peace Health Education Center
600 NE 92nd Ave, Vancouver, WA, 98664, USA
Room 5. education center. entrance left of main hospital entrance
4.5 miles away
Student & Professional observers welcome
Handicap Access
Monday Men's Meeting
Monday 7:00 PM
Southwest Medical Center
600 NE 92nd Ave, Vancouver, WA, 98664, USA
4.5 miles away
Student & Professional observers welcome
Men
Handicap Access
TGIF AFG
Friday 7:00 PM
Columbia Presbyterian Church
805 Columbia Ridge Dr., Vancouver, WA, 98664, USA
Downstairs, follow signs.
4.5 miles away
Student & Professional observers welcome
Handicap Access
Overlook AFG
Wednesday 6:30 PM
Kaiser Hospital Town Hall Building
3704 N. Interstate, Portland, OR, 97217, USA
Room C
5.4 miles away
Student & Professional observers welcome
Handicap Access
Choosing To Change AFG
Thursday 10:30 AM
Church of the Good Shepherd
805 SE Ellsworth, Vancouver, WA, 98664, USA
Church office building. room h
5.5 miles away
Student & Professional observers welcome
Handicap Access
Stepping Stones AFG
Saturday 12:00 PM
Church of the Good Shepherd
805 SE Ellsworth Rd, Vancouver, WA, 98664, USA
Meets in classroom in rear of building; sign language twice a month.
5.5 miles away
Student & Professional observers welcome
Handicap Access
Child Care
Women Adult Children Survival To Recovery AFG
Monday 1:30 PM
Church of the Good Shephard
805 SE Ellsworth Rd, Vancouver, WA, 98664, USA
Room 5, behind main church building.
5.5 miles away
Women
Adult Children
Handicap Access
Progress AFG
Thursday 7:30 PM
Bethany Lutheran Church
4330 NE 37th Ave, Portland, OR, 97211, USA
5.6 miles away
Student & Professional observers welcome
Handicap Access
Thursday Night Women's Adult Children AFG
Thursday 7:00 PM
St Andrew Lutheran Church
5607 NE Gher Rd, Vancouver, WA, 98662, USA
Room 1
6.0 miles away
Women
Adult Children
New Hope AFG
Monday 7:00 PM
Cascades Presbyterian Church
9503 NE 86th St, Vancouver, WA, 98662, USA
6.1 miles away
Student & Professional observers welcome
Handicap Access
Primarily Parents Too AFG
Monday 7:00 PM
Grant Park Church
2728 NE 34th, Portland, OR, 97212, USA
6.2 miles away
Student & Professional observers welcome
Parents
Handicap Access
Gratitude Group AFG
Wednesday 10:00 AM
Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church
12513 SE Mill Plain Blvd, Vancouver, WA, 98684, USA
6.2 miles away
Student & Professional observers welcome
An offshoot of Al-Anon, Alateen is a 12-step support group for younger people who have been affected by another person’s drinking.
The philosophy behind it is that people in this age range may have a hard time opening up and sharing their experiences with members outside their age group. By surrounding them with others like them, they can embrace the experience more freely and get the support they so desperately need.
Alateen groups are a bit harder to come by. But still, there are quite a few around Vancouver to look into.
Steps To Freedom Alateen
Tuesday 7:30 PM
Immanuel Lutheran Church
8310 Macarthur Blvd, Vancouver, WA, 98664, USA
Age range 10-18.
4.3 miles away
Together We Can Make It Alateen
Wednesday 7:30 PM
Unity Church of Beaverton
12650 SW 5th St, Beaverton, OR, 97005, USA
Age range 12-19. Upstairs
11.9 miles away
Courage To Live Alateen
Monday 7:30 PM
St John's Catholic Church
10955 SE 25th Ave, Milwaukie, OR, 97222, USA
Age range 11-20.
12.8 miles away
Handicap Access
Work It Because You're Worth It Alateen
Monday 7:30 PM
St James Episcopal Church
11511 SW Bull Mountain Rd, Tigard, OR, 97224, USA
Age range 12-19.
15.9 miles away
How It Works Alateen
Tuesday 7:00 PM
Eastridge Church
14100 SE Sunnyside Rd, Clackamas, OR, 97015, USA
Age range 12-18.
16.0 miles away
New Beginning Alateen
Thursday 7:00 PM
First Lutheran Church
360 Wyeth St, St. Helens, OR, 97051, USA
Age range 9-11. Use back door
17.7 miles away
Similar to the relationship between AA and Al-Anon, Narcotics Anonymous family members have Nar-Anon. These groups are devoted to helping those who have been hurt by another person’s substance abuse, whether it’s heroin, cocaine, meth, or even alcohol.
Some popular topics discussed here might include:
And around Vancouver, there are quite a few to choose from.
Release
SW Medical Center - Peace Health Hospital
400 NE Mother Joseph Place
Vancouver, Washington 98664
Enter through the Health Education Building
Monday
7:30pm
Strength To Change
St. Vincents Hospital
9205 S.W. Barnes Road
Portland, Oregon 97225
Saturday
10:00am
It Is What It Is
St Henry's Catholic Church
346 NW 1st Street
Gresham, Oregon 97030
Meets in Annex, Room 7 | Enter through parking lot side
Tuesday
7:00pm
Serenity Survivors
Pioneer Community Center
615 5th Street
Oregon City, Oregon 97045
Please use Washington Street entrance.
Thursday
7:30pm
Alcoholism can be incredibly damaging, especially for those who have grown up in an alcoholic home. In fact, many people with alcoholic family members tend to have functional problems that can last well into adulthood.
For these individuals, there’s Adult Children of Alcoholics or ACoA. This 12-step group helps provide healing and support for individuals with a past traumatized by a loved one’s alcoholism.
Meetings are a bit harder to come by. But even still, there are plenty of ACoA meetings to consider.
Oregon, Portland ( Multnomah)
Saturday 10:30 AM
Generations New-Family Room (main Level Rear)
Metropolitan Community Church, 2400 NE Broadway, 97232
(English) LGBT, Open to all, Discussion, Book Study, Lgbt Affirmed,
Non Smoking
OREGON, Portland ( Multnomah)
Tuesday 07:00 pm
Adult Kids Steppin' It Up-The Alano Club of Portland 24th and Kearney 2nd floor STUDY room
909 NW 24th Avenue, 97210
(English) ACAs only (Closed), Book Study, Steps, Focused on the 12 Steps of ACA, but NOT a Step Study Meeting,
Oregon, Portland ( Multnomah)
Monday 07:00 pm
True Selves-Alano Club, 2nd Floor Ne Room
909 NW 24th Ave (at Kearney), 97210
(English) Beginners, Discussion, Fellowship Text, Steps,
Non Smoking-Closed To Students Observing For Class
Oregon, Portland ( Multnomah)
Saturday 12:00 PM
Awareness Courage Action-Alno Club 24th/Kearney In Loft
909 NW 24th Ave, 97210
(English) ACAs only (Closed), Closed to Counseling Students, Discussion, Book Study,
Non Smoking
Oregon, Portland ( Multnomah)
Wednesday 06:30 pm
Gentleness Humor Love and Respect-SE Room, 2nd Floor
909 NW 24th AVE., 97210
(English) Open to all, Discussion,
Oregon, Portland ( Multnomah)
Thursday 06:30 pm
Life Savers-Sodergren Hall bldg behind the First Immanuel Luth
1816 Nw Irving Street, 97219
(English) Open to all, Discussion, Fellowship Text, Steps,
Non Smoking
OREGON, Portland ( Multnomah)
Thursday 01:00 pm
-It's in the Salvation Army building on the corner of SW 2nd Ave & Burnside, that's also the female emergency shelter. When you arrive at the shelter, you must knock on the door facing SW 2nd ave to get buzzed in. I recommend arriving at least 5 minutes early. The meeting will be held in the classroom. R.A. Alexa Stephenson will lead the group to the classroom just before 1pm. Ask the front desk if you have any questions. Anyone arriving late, please understand that after 1:30p.m. the front desk employees will no longer be able to escort you back to the classroom.
30 SW 2nd Ave, 97204
(English) Women, Beginners, Open to all, ACA focus, Discussion, Book Study, Loving Yourself,
Non Smoking
Oregon, Portland ( Multnomah)
Wednesday 06:30 PM
Courage To Change-Se 106th And Market
1736 SE 106th, 97233
(English) Open to all, Discussion, Book Study, Read 10 Min From Redbook,
Non Smoking-Closed To Counseling Students
WASHINGTON, Battle Ground ( Clark)
Tuesday 12:00 pm
Stage 2 Recovery-Meets behind Church on the Rock in Portable Classroom. Starting May 16, 2017.
500 SW Eaton Blvd., 98604
(English) Open to all, Discussion, Book Study,
Non Smoking
OREGON, Beaverton ( Oregon)
Sunday 04:15 pm
ACA New Beginnings-Unity of Beaverton Church, Family and Youth Ministry Building (right next to the church)
12650 SW 5th St, 97005
(English) , Discussion, Book Study, Steps,
Non Smoking
OREGON, Gresham ( Multnomah)
Monday 05:30 pm
Action Coming From Love-5:30 - 6:30 PM
21440 SE Stark Street, 97030
(English) Open to all, Discussion, Fellowship Text, Steps,
Non Smoking
OREGON, Lake Oswego ( Clackamas)
Wednesday 06:30 pm
From Hurting to Healing-Door to enter is smaller entrance left of front church entrance Meeting 6:30pm-7:45pm
Lake Oswego United Church of Christ 1111 SW Country Club Rd, 97034
(English) Open to all, Fellowship Text,
Not all support has to come from a 12-step group. Some people may not agree that this model is the best way to move towards recovery. And others won’t feel like it matches their belief system.
Luckily, there are a number of 12-step alternatives. And SMART Recovery is one of the best.
These groups are locally and independently run, have a focus on evidence-based sobriety strategies, and are led by a certified instructor rather than members themselves.
And around Vancouver, there are quite a few to take a look at.
Vancouver, Washington-4th Wednesday 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
1601 East 4th Plain Boulevard
98661 Vancouver Washington
Meeting: #3734
Public Standard
Vancouver, Washington – Monday at 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
5317 Northeast Saint Johns Road
98661 Vancouver Washington
Meeting: #3301
Public Standard
Vancouver, Washington – Wednesday – 10:30 AM to 11:45 AM
9317 Northeast Highway 99
NE Highway 99 Suite M
98665 Vancouver Washington
Meeting: #4232
Public Standard
Vancouver, Washington – Thursday 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM
9317 Northeast Highway 99
NE Highway 99 Suite M
98665 Vancouver Washington
Meeting: #4233
Public Standard
Portland, Oregon – Friday at 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
705 North Killingsworth Street
97217 Portland Oregon
Meeting: #1344
Public Standard
Vancouver, Washington – Tuesday at 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
10000 Northeast 7th Avenue
98685 Vancouver Washington
Meeting: #2776
Public Standard
Portland, Oregon – Monday 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
909 Northwest 24th Avenue
97210 Portland Oregon
Meeting: #3980
Adults Public Standard
Portland, Oregon- Monday 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
909 Northwest 24th Avenue
97210 Portland Oregon
Meeting: #3706
Family and Friends Public
Portland, Oregon – Wednesday at 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
200 Southeast 7th Avenue
97214 Portland Oregon
Meeting: #535
Public Standard
Portland, Oregon – Tuesday at 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
4805 Northeast Glisan Street
97213 Portland Oregon
Meeting: #230
Public Standard
Portland, Oregon – Sunday at 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
4805 Northeast Glisan Street
97213 Portland Oregon
Meeting: #1617
Public Standard
Portland, Oregon – Wednesday at 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
4805 Northeast Glisan Street
97213 Portland Oregon
Meeting: #2095
Public Standard
Portland, Oregon – Friday at 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
4805 Northeast Glisan Street
97213 Portland Oregon
Meeting: #2640
Public Standard
Portland, Oregon – Wednesday 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
1132 Southwest 13th Avenue
97205 Portland Oregon
Meeting: #4199
Public Standard
Portland, Oregon – Sunday at 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
9205 Southwest Barnes Road
97225 Portland Oregon
Meeting: #438
Public Standard
Portland, Oregon – Tuesday at 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
9205 Southwest Barnes Road
97225 Portland Oregon
Meeting: #1861
Public Standard
Tigard, Oregon – Monday at 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
8470 Southwest Oleson Road
97223 Portland Oregon
Meeting: #602
Public Standard
Milwaukie, Oregon – Monday at 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
10150 Southeast 32nd Avenue
97222 Milwaukie Oregon
Meeting: #480
Public Standard
Milwaukie, Oregon – Saturday at 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
10150 Southeast 32nd Avenue
97222 Milwaukie Oregon
Meeting: #1867
Public Standard
Milwaukie, Oregon – Saturday 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
10150 Southeast 32nd Avenue
97222 Milwaukie Oregon
Meeting: #3864
Family and Friends Public
Aloha, Oregon – Wednesday at 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
18680 Southwest Shaw Street
97007 Aloha Oregon
Meeting: #2187
Public Standard
Gresham, Oregon – Friday 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
21440 Southeast Stark Street
97030 Gresham Oregon
Meeting: #4264
Public Standard
Lake Oswego, Oregon – Thursday at 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
505 G Avenue
97034 Lake Oswego Oregon
Meeting: #237
Public Standard
Oregon City, Oregon – Wednesday at 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
1500 Division Street
97045 Oregon City Oregon
Meeting: #3014
Public Standard
Oregon City, Oregon – Wednesday at 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM
19600 Molalla Avenue
97045 Oregon City Oregon
Meeting: #2565
Public Standard
Oregon City, Oregon – Tuesday at 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM
19600 Molalla Avenue
97045 Oregon City Oregon
Meeting: #2022
Public Standard
Finally, there are online support groups. These groups only require an internet connection and a smart device/computer to attend. And they offer far more flexibility compared to face-to-face meetings.
Below are some of the best online support groups to help you get started.
When it comes to overcoming a substance abuse problem, support is obviously a vital part of the process. However, it often won’t be enough to kick an addiction for good on its own.
Instead, many addicts will need a much higher level of care. And that's where a professional treatment program comes into play. These programs are specifically designed to offer the best rates of recovery. That’s because they use evidence-based treatments that are scientifically proven to promote sobriety.
In the end, a professional treatment program is the absolute best way of improving the likelihood of a full recovery.
In general, there are two types of programs: detoxification and rehabilitation.
A detox program is the first phase, and it usually deals primarily with the physical side of recovery. Once an addict quits using, they're thrown into a whirlwind of nasty physical and psychological symptoms called withdrawals. Some of these withdrawals include:
In many cases, these withdrawals can be so overwhelming that recovering users end up relapsing just to find relief.
A professional program helps keep people from relapsing by making the process more comfortable, shorter, and safer.
Rehabilitation is concerned with the mental side of addiction, and it comes into play after most of the withdrawals have subsided. By using counseling, group talk sessions, and behavioral therapy, these programs help reverse the subconscious behaviors like compulsive drug use that have kept patients held down by addiction for so long.
There are three main types of rehab programs.
While there are a few addiction treatment centers in and around Vancouver, one of the best options for finding a professional program is often to travel for treatment. Doing so can open up the door to facilities with a much higher quality of treatment than those found locally.
Added to that, there are quite a few other benefits of traveling for treatment to consider.
In the end, the key to getting the absolute most out of a recovery program is finding a facility that’s right for you – not just one that’s cheapest or nearby.
There are so many people in need of professional addiction treatment in the Vancouver area. But a lot of people have no idea where to begin to find what they are looking for.
The SAMHSA treatment locator tool can be a great resource. It allows people to search for all kinds of professional rehab services in their local area.
Some people do well with AA and NA, but again, they are not right for everyone. Most people really need to take the time to consider how a professional program can help them reach their recovery goals.
There are 10 drug and alcohol rehab programs that are located directly in the City of Vancouver. But there are also additional options that can be found outside the city. There are a total of 44 options to choose from within 10 miles of Vancouver. They are a combination of both inpatient and outpatient programs.
At Ashwood Recovery, we have one of the best outpatient treatment programs in the area. We have included three different levels of care because we understand how varied our clients’ need are. They have the option to choose between partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient treatment and traditional outpatient rehab. Of course, we always offer our recommendations, which are based on what our staff feel the client needs.
Our goal is not just to treat our clients’ addictions. We also aim to treat the root cause, which in many cases, means treating co-occurring disorders. This gives our clients a much better chance of being successful long-term.
People who live in Vancouver may be more interested in attending an outpatient program that is closer to home. That is completely understandable. We also have two outpatient facilities that are both located in Washington State.
Northpoint Seattle is located in Seattle.. They also provide their clients with various levels of care to meet their unique needs.
Many people with drug or alcohol addictions really need to begin by going through inpatient rehab first. They may desire an outpatient program, but they need a higher level of care than what they can offer to them. When potential clients contact us and they need inpatient treatment, we always recommend Northpoint Washington.
Northpoint Washington is located in Edmonds. They offer treatment for both drug addiction and alcoholism. They have a 28-day program that includes detox services as well as rehab.
Recovering from an addiction does not have to be expensive. Many people refuse to consider going to a professional rehab program because they do not think they can afford it. What they do not realize is that the new healthcare laws require their insurance companies to offer them benefits to help cover the costs.
Every insurance policy is different, so people should check theirs carefully. But many companies offer the best benefits for people who choose outpatient rehab programs. Sometimes those costs are even covered in full.
At Ashwood Recovery, our goal is to make professional treatment affordable. We have partnered with many of the top insurance companies in Idaho, including Blue Cross of Idaho. This is our way of getting the best in drug and alcohol rehab services to as many people as possible.
We have both outpatient and inpatient treatment facilities to assist you along your recovery path.
There are so many more addiction resources in the Vancouver area than most people know of. And with the right kind of help, these can become an integral part of a solid recovery program.
Our Boise, Idaho location offers the absolute best in treatment services, whether it’s for drug rehabilitation or alcohol detox/rehab. And with fully individualized programs based on the specific needs of each of our patients, you can rest assured that you’re getting the personalized attention you need to fully recover.
On top of that, our intensive outpatient program is nationally accredited by the Joint Commission and offers one of the highest staff-to-patient ratios in the area.
But not everyone will be a good fit for our services. A conversation with one of our highly-trained addiction specialists will help you determine if Ashwood is right for you.
Ultimately, we’d love to be a part of your journey to sobriety. So get in touch with us now to start your recovery today.
Our admissions coordinators are here to help you get started with treatment the right way. They'll verify your health insurance, help set up travel arrangements, and make sure your transition into treatment is smooth and hassle-free.
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