NLSA
Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles County www.nlsla.org 1 (800) 433-6251 NLSLA stands for Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles County. It’s a major non-profit legal aid organization based in L.A. County that provides free legal assistance and advocacy to low-income residents. They offer free legal help crucial for those in need: They served nearly … Read More
Higher Power
When Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) recommends seeking a higher power, they refer to a force or presence greater than oneself that can provide strength, guidance, and support in recovery. Importantly, AA does not define this higher power specifically—it is left to each individual’s interpretation. For some, it may be God or a religious deity, while for … Read More
12 Steps
1. We admitted we were powerless over alcohol — that our lives had become unmanageable. 2. Came to believe that a Power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity. 3. Made a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of God as we understood Him. 4. Made a searching and … Read More
CRI-Help
CRI-Help Inc Cri-Help is a nonprofit organization based in Los Angeles, California, dedicated to providing comprehensive substance abuse treatment and recovery services since 1971. Their mission is to support individuals struggling with addiction through a continuum of care that includes detoxification, residential rehabilitation, outpatient programs, day treatment, aftercare, and drug-free living opportunities. Services are offered … Read More
Resources
Recovering from substance use disorder is a challenging journey, but numerous resources are available to provide support, guidance, and treatment options.
Narcotics Anonymous
Narcotics Anonymous (NA) is a global, community-based organization designed to support individuals struggling with drug addiction, specifically focusing on narcotics. Here are some key aspects of Narcotics Anonymous: Narcotics Anonymous aims to provide a supportive community for individuals seeking recovery from addiction, helping them develop healthy coping mechanisms and rebuild their lives.
Alcoholics Anonymous
One Day at a Time
The Big Book
first published in 1939