Substance Abuse and Addiction

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Alcoholics Anonymous
12 Step support group for individuals with alcoholism
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Find an AA meeting...

• ​Bloomington-Normal Area
• Chicagoland Area
• Southern Illinois

Drug or Alcohol Addiction Treatment
​Chestnut Health Systems for substance abuse and addiction treatment

• ​Call toll free: (888) 924-3786 between 8am and 6pm
• 702 W. Chestnut St. Bloomington, IL 61701

The Calix Society
Catholic alcoholics maintaining their sobriety through participation in AA

​​Calix Society Meetings:
St. John Vianney Church basemen. 46 N. Wolf Rd. Northlake, IL.
​Every second Sunday of the month from 9-11am.

• 8am Mass (optional)
• 9am Morning Prayer
• 9:30 Topic and Discussion (led by priest): Fr. Emmerich Vogt's review on the 12 steps and discuss how God is working in each of our lives.
• Call Ellen for more information: 847-583-0274​

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Resources

• ​"The Twelve Steps in the Christian Life" by Fr. Emmerich Vogt OP - how the 12 steps of AA can help you grow in your relationship with Christ.
• "Alcoholics Anonymous" - a resource that has helped men and women recover from alcoholism

Websites: 

• Veterans and Addition Risks