Just like any large city, New Orleans has 12-Step meetings and support groups available of all kinds.  You can find many of them by dialing 2-1-1, which is the Greater New Orleans Community Resource Directory with over 3100 local programs. Calling 2-1-1 is free.  The service is available 24-hours a day, 7 days a week.  If you cannot access 2-1-1 or are out of the area dial (800) 749-2673 or go to www.vialink.org.

Alcoholics Anonymous meetings and events can be found at www.aa-neworleans.org. The Central Office is available to offer information and assistance 7 days a week, 365 days a year at 504-838-3399.  The 42nd Annual Deep South AA Convention is being held June 18-20, 2011 in New Orleans.  Check out the conference’s website at www.bigdeepsouth.org for schedules and volunteer opportunities.

Narcotics Anonymous can be reached at (504) 899-6262 or www.noana.org for updated meeting schedules and events.  You can get more information on the website regarding the 12th Annual 2011 New Orleans Area NA Convention.

Here is info for more area self-help groups:

Sex Addicts Anonymous
Overeaters Anonymous: (504) 366-3230 or www.oa-neworleans.com
Gamblers Anonymous: (504) 431-7867