Office of Addiction and Recovery Webinar Updates – Starting Wednesday, January 29, the MN Office of Addiction and Recovery will host a webinar starting at 11:00 am to noon on the last Wednesday of every month. These monthly updates provide an opportunity to talk about addiction and recovery both inside state government and outside state government and share information about activities the state has accomplished, and that OAR is focusing on. To join the webinars.

Gam-Anon International: Gam-Anon offers support for family and friends of problem gamblers, Hotline 718-352-1671, website: www.gam-anon.org

Recovery Basketball League: Starting January 20th (2024) (and running every Saturday), Colin Powell Center, from 2-4 p.m. Contact Jay Pee for more information and to sign-up: jaypee@minnesotahopedealrz.org.

MRC Family Group: Provides support for concerned others of people with substance use disorders. The group uses principles from CRAFT (Community Reinforcement and Family Training) and meets 7-8:30 pm on 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month. Please join the Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/93407086063. There is no cost and the groups are open to the  public. For more information contact gloria@recoveringu.com or beckielillehei@gmail.com.

Emotions Anonymous (EA) in the Mac-Groveland-Midway area is currently meeting via phone conference. Meetings start at 7:00 p.m. Fridays. Call in to 515-606-5450, access code 722360#. Everyone is welcome. There are no dues or fees but your phone plan may incur a one cent per minute charge for the conference service. Emotions Anonymous offers a twelve-step program to help people cope with stress in their daily living and to live a healthier emotional life. EA is not affiliated with any other organization. The program is open to anyone who has a desire to become emotionally well. Members attend for various reasons, among them depression, anxiety, relationship issues and other emotional difficulties. If you need further information, please contact Paul at 651-402-6774.

The Retreat Breakfast Club: Monthly meeting via Zoom on Thursdays from 7:30 am to 8:30 am. Zoom conference at myrecovery.com.

The Dan Anderson Renewal Center, Hazelden, Center City, MN. 12-Step-inspired weekend retreats focus on common issues faced in recovery: forgiveness, spirituality, healthy relationships, grief, and loss. Call 1-800-262-4882 for more info.

Open Mic Night: Wednesdays at 9:30 pm to 12:30 am at Alano Society of Minneapolis, 2218 1st Avenue South, Minneapolis 55404 (auditorium, use auditorium door off west end of parking lot). Jam session in the last hour. Call for more information: 612-871-2218.

Recoveroake (Recovery Karaoke): Fridays at 9:30 pm to 12:30 am at Alano Society of Minneapolis, 2218 1st Avenue South, Minneapolis 55404 (auditorium, use auditorium door off west end of parking lot). For more information, call 612-871-2218.

Dissonance Presents: Story Well: Mondays from 6:00 – 7:00 pm at The Warming House, 4001 Bryant Ave S, Minneapolis. Held the first Monday of every month — is a time to share and discuss the various ways we can help and care for each other and others. Whether you have substance use or mental health concerns, feel depleted by everyday life, have a friend or loved one who is sick or suffering, or just want to connect with others around the idea of being well, this is a place for you. Everyone welcome.

All Recovery Meetings: Minnesota Recovery Connection is hosting All Recovery meetings throughout the Twin Cities. These meetings honor all pathways to recovery, acknowledging that each person’s path is unique. Come, socialize, share – friends and family members welcome. Call 612-584-4158 for more info or go to minnesotarecovery.org.

Caring Families Online Support Group: Every Tuesday at 6:00 pm CST, online at TheDailyPledge.org. A support group for parents and family members of loved ones that are struggling with alcohol and or drug addiction; mixed/open to the public. It may seem counterintuitive or even selfish, but finding a way forward for your family starts with getting help for yourself—regardless of whether your loved one seeks addiction treatment. For more than 65 years, Hazelden Betty Ford has devoted each new day to helping individuals and families reclaim their lives from the pain and chaos of addiction. They know from experience that life gets better. Questions, contact Jeremiah at 651-213-4754.

The Recovery Church: 253 State St. St. Paul, 55107, offers worship services on Sunday at 9:30am with fellowship, coffee and snacks following service. The mission is to provide a spiritual community for people in search of growth, healing, and recovery. For a list of recovery meetings, visit www.therecoverychurch.org, or like therecoverychurchstpaul on Facebook.