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Adult Children Anonymous (A.C.A. ACoA/DF) |
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Ottawa's Monday Night "Courage to Change" Group |
Adult Children Anonymous (or "A.C.A."), is a group formed for those suffering from the effects of addiction and compulsive behaviour in our home environment during childhood (originally called "Adult Children of Alcoholic/ Dysfunctional Families").
Where to Find Us
The Courage to Change Group meets on Monday nights at 7:30
in Room 104 of Saint Paul University 223 Main Street (South of Lees
Avenue).
If you're driving in, there's ample free parking.
If you're coming in via OC Transpo, were on the routes for the #5 and the #16:
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Route 5: main transfer points: Rideau Centre (on Rideau St) or Billings Bridge (lower level) Transitway station
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Route 16: main transfer points: Rideau Centre (on Rideau St) or Lees Avenue (upper level) Transitway station
From the main door of Saint Paul U., just go up the stairs, continue straight along the main corridor and you'll find us half way along on the left.
About Our Meetings
Newcomers are
welcome at all "Courage to Change" meetings.
Simply show up… If you would feel more comfortable having more
information on the program or group before attending a meeting, please
call the Courage to Change (Monday) Group Service Representative
("GSR"), who will be happy to discuss this with you in
confidence; the telephone number of the Monday night GSR is available via
the N.C.R. A.C.A. General Information
number provided at the bottom of the Meeting List page.
There is no charge for meetings, although we do
pass the hat (in the "7th
tradition"), for those who wish to and who are able to make a
contribution. A Newcomers' Orientation packet and other materials
are provided free, courtesy of the donations of group members. There
is also a small lending library of related recovery books.
Aside from special occasions, such as Teddy Bear nights, meetings typically run until about 9:15. Following the opening introductions and readings, members have the choice of joining either Characteristic or Step discussion groups. When newcomers are present, they are also offered the opportunity of a special newcomer's orientation, at which the program is outlined and any questions about A.C.A. can be answered. Following the "small groups" segment, members reassemble for the closing.
Current Announcements
There was no Monday meeting on
December 27 as the University was closed for the holidays;
HOWEVER, THERE WILL BE A MEETING ON JANUARY 3.
The group has several service openings available for interested members.
