Kathy Graham, Diocese of Alabama Staff liaison: 205-358-9229
Recovery ministries
The Department of Recovery Ministries seeks to educate clergy and laity about the disease of addiction, provide resources for use in parishes, and practical guidance for people who are trying to make decisions, provide interventions and support for themselves and for their loves ones.
The Mission of the Department of Recovery Ministries is to educate clergy and laity about the disease of addiction and family dysfunction’s associated with it and to provide recovery and spiritual guidance for those recovering, including affected family members, with emphasis on the renewal of our faith in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Find Al-Anon & Alataeen Family Group Meeting -
We need Al-Anon meetings more than ever. Whether you are quarantined with an active alcoholic or not, the Birmingham Al-Anon groups are working hard to continue the encouragement, love and friendship we share in the rooms of Al-Anon. Click the button below for information on how to attend an online meeting as well as how to use the Zoom meeting platform.
We need Al-Anon meetings more than ever. Whether you are quarantined with an active alcoholic or not, the Birmingham Al-Anon groups are working hard to continue the encouragement, love and friendship we share in the rooms of Al-Anon. Click the button below for information on how to attend an online meeting as well as how to use the Zoom meeting platform.
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Updated 3/3/21:
10:30 a.m. on Tuesday and Thursday
The Journey event with speaker Nic Sheff is Friday night, September 17. The End Addiction Now – Huntsville Walk is Saturday, the 18th. Both events are in Huntsville. Our diocesan-wide Recovery Sunday is September 19.
Nick Sheff, subject of the Movie "Beautiful Boy" will kick-off The Journey for the Department of Recovery Ministries. Download the flyer below:
September is Recovery Month - Bishop Curry has designated September 19 as Recovery Sunday in the Diocese of Alabama. Below are resources to help you observe and participate in Recovery Sunday.
Addiction Prevention Coalition - Take the first step! Join the thousands of members across the community helping to prevent and end substance use disorder. Partner with us by signing up. We’ll send you the latest tools and information to advocate for sobriety in Birmingham. 
The Opioid Response Network (ORN) formed in response to the national opioid epidemic. The network provides education, training, mentoring and other forms of evidence-based technical assistance (TA) to all U.S. states and territories at no cost.
Relapse Prevention Plan: Recovering from drug addiction is a long journey that requires significant courage and life skills which will help people remain sober. It’s important for individuals and their loved ones in recovery to understand that part of recovery is a relapse prevention plan.
Partnership to End Addiction - Provides personalized support and resources for families impacted by addiction, while mobilizing policymakers, researchers and health care professionals to more effectively address addiction systemically on a national scale.
Visit often for resources: https://drugfree.org/about-us/ |
Addiction Group: Here you’ll find our most frequently asked questions and find valuable resources for people suffering from substance use disorders (SUDs).
Unity Recovery + WEconnect + SOS Recovery + Alano Club are now offering free virtual recovery meetings during the COVID-19 pandemic
During this pandemic, we realize that many in-person meetings have been canceled or people may not be able to attend their regular meetings for various reasons. We are now offering online recovery support groups. All recovery meetings are non-denominational, agnostic to any specific recovery pathway, and are open to anyone.
During this pandemic, we realize that many in-person meetings have been canceled or people may not be able to attend their regular meetings for various reasons. We are now offering online recovery support groups. All recovery meetings are non-denominational, agnostic to any specific recovery pathway, and are open to anyone.
RESOURCES
From: Partnership to End Addition: Chris Herren, former professional basketball player, author and wellness advocate, has shared his story of recovery with over 1 million people nationwide. The First Day film chronicles this journey revealing Herren’s vulnerability and his profound connections with high school students who, in turn, have shared their stories of struggle and strength. Through the power of storytelling, The First Day addresses issues that school systems, communities and people across the country are impacted by, directly or indirectly, each day including substance use, other harmful behaviors and mental wellness. Click the tab below to watch the videos.
"Restoring Trust: One Mother and Son's Story," Barbara Brewster and Drew Callner, May 2, 2021. During the course of Drew’s addiction, the continuing trauma eroded all elements of trust for Barbara and shattered her maternal bond. Barbara and Drew will share their separate but parallel stories of pain and the journey toward redemption and restoration. Thank you to St. Stephen's, Birmingham for hosting and recording this livestream talk with Drew and Barbara.
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More Resources:
Learn more by taking the course: Is My Loved Addicted? with Jonathan Benz COURSE SUMMARY Learn how to love and care for people in our lives who are suffering under one of the most common forms of disease in the world: addiction. Therapist and author Jonathan Benz offers us practical advice that can save a loved one's life. Want to take this course? Use the form below to contact us: |
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