12 Step Resources

• AA - Saint Paul
• AA - Minneapolis
• AA Big Book
• AA Grapevine
• Adult Children of Alcoholics
• Al-anon / Alateen- Twin Cities
• Alcoholics Anonymous
• Codependents Anonymous
• Crystal Meth Anonymous MN - Crystal Meth Anonymous is a 12 step fellowship for those in recovery from addiction to crystal meth.
• Gamblers Anonymous
• Gopher State Tape Library
• IAC - Homosexuals in AA
• NA Step Working Guides
• Overeaters Anonymous
• Staying Cyber - Online Mtgs

Life in Minneapolis

• All God’s Children MCC Church - An MCC Christian Church celebrating God’s inclusive love for all.
• Metro Transit - Public transportation in the Twin Cities.
• North Star Gay Rodeo Assn.
• Recovery Church - The mission of The Recovery Church is to provide a spiritual community for people in search of growth, healing and recovery.
• The Firm
• The Wedge Co-op - Neighborhood co-op two blocks from the Grand House.
• Twin Cities Pride
• Vera’s Cafe
• Wilde Roast Cafe
• Workforce Center

Local Social Services

• African American AIDS Task Force - The mission of the African American AIDS Task Force is to provide culturally specific prevention, education and services to people of African descent who are living with or at risk of HIV/AIDS.
• H.E.A.R.T. (Help Enable Alcoholics Receive Treatment)
• Pride Alive - PrideAlive is gay and bisexual men and our allies working together to stop the spread of HIV and STDs by creating and sustaining a healthy sexual community. We empower individuals to participate in their health through educational, social, political, and
• The Aliveness Project - A community center located in South Minneapolis that provides services and programs to the HIV/AIDS community.

Other Recovery Resources

• Addiction Intervention Res. - National organization of professional intervention specialists, counselors and consultants that provide fast and effective crisis management services through a proven protocol of education, action and healing.
• Crystal Clear MN - CrystalClearMN is a collaboration between Access Works, the HIM Program of the Red Door Clinic, and Pride Alive of the Minnesota AIDS Project to fight the devastating effects meth is having on our community.
• Gay Recovery in Minnesota
• James L Stolz - Fantastic LICSW therapist specializing in chemical dependency, depression, low self-esteem, sexual health, anxiety and body image issues.
• Life or Meth - The online version of the Methamphetamine education project designed to educate youth about methamphetamine in an fun, interactive learning environment.
• Recovery Directory Project
• Tweaker.org - San Francisco-based organization educating the public about the use of Crystal Meth.

Other Sober Living Resources

• Minnesota Association of Sober Homes (MASH) - A member-run organization that ensures its member-owned homes meet exceptionally high standards. They also maintain a directory of member-owned homes.
• St. Paul Sober Living - Saint Paul Sober living is committed to providing comfortable, well-organized sober-living residences for men and women looking to begin to live sober and develop a full life in recovery.
• University House - A sober house blocks from the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities Campus.

Treatment Centers

• Alternatives - Gay treatment of drugs and alcohol abuse, depression, mental illness or anxiety.
• Fairview - Hope and healing for individuals and families dealing with chemical dependency.
• Hazelden - For individuals, families, and communities struggling with addiction to alcohol and other drugs, Hazelden (a nonprofit organization) helps people transform their lives by providing the highest quality treatment and continuing care services, education, res
• Pride Institute - First in chemical dependency and behavioral health services for the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transsexual communities.
• Prodigal House - Halfway House in South Minneapolis using the relapse prevention approach to chemical dependency since 1985.
• Progress Valley - Progress Valley is committed to providing integrated and comprehensive services for chemically dependent adults.
• The Retreat - Experienced staff and volunteers provide guidance and support to those seeking to establish a solid foundation of recovery grounded in the spiritual principles of Alcoholics Anonymous.