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Note: California divided in half according to our Rand McNally Map which divides the State through San Jose

BERKELEY - Dual Recovery Anonymous, Monday 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. (Open Meeting) 1410 Bonita Avenue. (Cross street is Rose) Phone #: 510-526-4765 Email: steve@bonitahouse.org Non-Smoking. (Updated 4/2004)

DALY CITY - I Am OK With It, Wednesday 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. (Open Meeting) San Mateo County Mental Health - North. 375 89th St. Contact: Wayne L. Phone #: 650-303-5222 Email: wdlambvet@mac.com Non-Smoking (New Meeting 12/2003)

DAVIS - Davis Mad Dogs, Thursday 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. (Closed Meeting) Community Mental Health Center, 1950 5th St. Contact: Theresa H., Phone ,# 530-798-1908, Email: theresa@teehill.com Non-Smoking, 5th and Poline across from Post Office, in the YCCC Group Meeting Room, Topic or Discussion based on daily meditation. (New Meeting 8/2005)

LOS GATOS - Mission Oaks Fellowship, Tuesday 12:00 noon - 1:00 p.m. (Open Meeting) Mission Oaks Hospital, 15891 Los Gatos-Almaden Road. Contact: Jeanie A., Phone #: 408-559-2000, Non-Smoking. Behavioral Health Services Outpatient, 2nd Floor, CD Group Room. (Updated 6/2003)

MODESTO - Common Ground, Friday 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. (Open Meeting) Drop-In Center, 800 Scenic Drive, Bld. 4. Contact: Birdie A. Phone # 209-579-1560 or 404-4439 Email: debraandmikearchibald@clearwire.net Non-Smoking. (New Meeting 5/2006)

OAKLAND - Another Chance Group, Monday 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. (Open Meeting) 6333 Telegraph Ave., #102, At the Bonita House office, 1 block south of Alcatraz Ave. Phone #1: 510-526-4765 Phone #2: 510-923-0180
Web site Another Chance Group (Updated 10/2003)

REDWOOD CITY - El Centro De Liberated D.R.A. Monday 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. (Open Meeting) 1230-A Hopkins Ave. Contact: El Centro Main Office, Phone #: 650-599-9955 (New Meeting 11/2001)

REDWOOD CITY - Friday Noon El Centro. Friday 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. (Open Meeting) 1230-A Hopkins Ave. Contact: Laura C., Phone #: 650-345-5160 (Updated 12/2001)

SAN FRANCISCO - Sometimes I Feel Like A Nut, Wednesday 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. (Open Meeting) 1201 Fillmore St. Room #3 Contact: Ros C. Phone #: 415-771-8669 Email: roscarp@pacbell.net Non-Smoking. (New Meeting 7/2003)

SAN FRANCISCO - Mission Act, Thursday 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. (Open Meeting) 2712 Mission Street. between 23rd and 24th streets (2nd floor conference room in the rear) Topic or Open Discussion Meeting Contact: Phone #: 415-255-3664 E-mail stephen.dempsey@sfdph.org Non-Smoking. (Began 1/2005, Updated 1/2007)

SAN FRANCISCO-SOMA Discussion, Fridays 2:00 PM-3:00 PM, (Open Meeting) 1346 Folsom Street Between 9th and 10t Streets in the Folsom Community Day Room Contact: Phone #: 415-255-3664 E-mail: stephen.dempsey@sfdph.org

Coffee at Meeting. Non-Smoking Meeting. (Meeting began 5/2006) (Updated 1/2007)

SAN FRANCISCO - St. Mary's DRA, Monday 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. (Open Meeting) 450 Stanyan Street at Hayes (Conference room # 3 East) Contact:Phone #: 415-255-3664 Non-Smoking. (Began 10/04, Updated 4/05)

SAN FRANCISCO - 5th & Irving DRA, Tuesday 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. (Open Meeting) 340 Irving (church) Contact: Phone #: 415-255-3664 Non-Smoking. (Began 10/2004, Updated 4/2005)

SAN JOSE - No-Fault Fellowship, Daily Saturday through Thursday 4:00 - 4:45 p.m. and Friday 5:00 - 5:45 p.m. (Open Meeting) 1425 Fruitdale Ave. Corner of Meridian and Fruitdale, take Race or Meridian exit off 280. Contact: Steve T. Phone: 408-275-1010. Email: dual.recovery@yahoo.com Non-Smoking. Fellowship Step Discussion Booklet Study. (Family/friends accompanying agree not to discuss what they heard during the meeting, -including what their loved one said- after the meeting unless invited to do so by their dual disordered loved one.)
(Started 6/1994, Updated 7/2008)

SAN JOSE - See LOS GATOS

SAN JOSE - Freedom's Choice, Wednesday, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m., (Open Meeting) Freedom's Choice II, 545 E. San Carlos (Corner of Meridian). Contact: Steve T.. Phone #:408-289-9789 Steps, Traditions, Book Study.
Coffee. Non-Smoking.
(Meeting Since 5/2003: Updated 9/2008)

SAN JOSE - Benny McKeown Fellowship, Thursday 10:30 - 11:03 a.m., (Open Meeting) Benny McKeown Center, 1281 Fleming Avenue. Contact: Bobby, Phone #: 408-259-6565, Email: draofsiliconvalley@sbcglobal.net Non-Smoking. Turn right at the end of Story Road. (Updated 5/2003)

SAN MATEO - Your Spiritual Voice in DRA, Sunday 11:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., (Open Meeting) 19 West 41st. Ave. Phone #: 650-303-5222 E-mail: wdlambvet@mac.com Non-Smoking, A place to discuss the spiritual dimension of dual recovery including improving conscious contact with ones Higher Power. (New Meeting 7/2003)

SAN MATEO - PNMHC D.R.A., Tuesday 6:00 - 7:30 p.m., (Open Meeting) 19 West 41st. Ave. Contact: Peninsula Network of Mental Health Clients, Phone: 650-571-0616 (Updated 11/2001)

SAN METEO - What's Going On? Wednesday 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. (Open Meeting) 19 West 41st. Ave. Contact: Wayne L. Phone #1: 650-303-5222 Phone #2: 650-571-0616 E-mail: wdlambvet@mac.com Non-Smoking with Smoke Break (Updated 12/2003)

SAN MATEO - Step Study D.R.A., Thursday 5:00 - 6:30 p.m., (Open Meeting) 19 West 41st. Ave. Contact: Laura C., or LeAnne M., Phone: 650-345-5160 Email: pnmhc@postoffice.pacbell.net (New Meeting 10/2002)

SAN RAFAEL - I Like Mondays Meeting of DRA, Monday 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. (Open Meeting) Recovery Club, 1108 Tamalpias Contact: Peter P. Phone # 415-507-2695 Email: peterplantine@co.marin.ca.us (New Meeting 3/2006)

SAN RAFAEL- Alcohol is but a Symptom, Thursdays from 8 PM- 9:00 PM, (Open Meeting) 1360 Lincoln Avenue, Marin Alano Club, Contact Peter P. Phone #1 415-507-2695 Phone #2 415-261-4561 E-Mail: PPlanteen@co.marin.ca.us Coffee at Meeting,

Non-Smoking, Topic or Open Discusssion, (Began 3/2006) (Updated 1/07)

SANTA CRUZ - Spiritual Awareness Group, Tuesday 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm (Open Meeting) Community Mental Health Center (MHCAN) 1051 Cayuga St. Contact: Ron M Phone: 831-454-9620 Email: ronmeyers@yahoo.com Speakers Meeting, non-smoking (New Meeting 5/2004)

SANTA CRUZ - Mixed Nuts, Sunday 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm (Open Meeting) 111 Coral Street. Contact Rom M. Phone #1: 831-454-9620 Phone #2: 831-429-1585 Email: ronmeyers@yahoo.com Topic or Open Discussion. Non-Smoking (Update 8/2004)

SANTA CRUZ - Dual Recovery Anonymous - Thursday 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm (Open Meeting) Community Mental Health Center (MHCAN) 1051 Cayuga St. Contact: Sam O. Phone #1: 831-469-0462 Phone #2: 831-479-4498 Topic or Open Discussion Non-Smoking (Update 8-2004)

SANTA CRUZ - Dual Recovery Anonymous - Monday 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm (Open Meeting) Church 205 Mora Street. Contact: Ron M. Phone: 831-459-6712 Email: ronmeyers2@yahoo.com Topic or Open Discussion Meeting. Non-Smoking (New Meeting 8/2004)

SANTA ROSA - Monday Open Step Meeting of DRA - Monday 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. (Open Meeting) Interlink Self-Help Center, 1033 Fourth Street. Contact: Sandra S. Phone #1: 707-546-4481 Phone #2: 707-537-1056 E-mail: twilasue@bigfoot.com (Updated 9/2001)

SANTA ROSA - Round Table Discussion/Check In Group - Wednesday 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. (Open Meeting) Interlink Self-Help Center, 1033 Fourth Street. Contact: Interlink. Phone #: 707-546-4481 E-mail: twilasue@bigfoot.com Handicap Access, Smoking out back. (New Meeting 1/2002)

SANTA ROSA - Friday DRA Reading Group - Friday 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. (Open Meeting) Interlink Self-Help Center, 1033 Fourth Street. Contact: Sandra S. Phone #1: 707-546-4481 Phone #2: 707-537-1056 E-mail: twilasue@bigfoot.com Read/ discuss DRA/ recovery literature (Updated 1/2002)

STOCKTON - DRA, Saturday 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. (Open Meeting) Alano Club, 1812 Monte Diablo Ave. Contact: Diane L. Phone #: 209-430-8952 Smoking allowed during meeting. (New Meeting 6/2003)

VALLEJO - DRA, Monday 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and Friday 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. (Open Meeting) Drop-In Center, 1014 Broadway St. Contact: Anthony L. Phone: # 707-553-5089 Email: anthonyl@caminarinc.org Non-Smoking. (New Meeting 3/2006)

(Open Meeting) = An open meeting is held for DRA members, and individuals who are concerned about their personal recovery. In addition, it is also open for non DRA members to attend. For example, an open meeting may be attended by a family member or friend of someone in DRA. An open meeting might also be attended by someone who is looking for help for a loved one or friend who is affected by a dual disorder. An open meeting also provides a good opportunity for the fellowship to carry the message to others who may not have another means of learning about DRA.

(Closed Meeting) = For DRA Members and individuals with a dual diagnosis who are interested in their personal dual recovery. There may be members who only feel comfortable talking about their dual recovery in a group setting that is attended only by other DRA members. There may also be individuals who are concerned about their confidentiality. Those individuals want their dual recovery and participation to remain a private matter. Anonymity is the right of every DRA member and must be respected at all times.