Organizations Promoting Recovery From Substance Abuse:

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)

Narcotics Anonymous (NA)

Al-Anon

Secular Organizations for Sobriety (SOS)

Smart Recovery

Moderation Management (MM)

Women For Sobriety (WFS)

Marijuana Anonymous

Celebrate Recovery (Christian Based, local meeting)

 

Organizations Promoting Recovery from Sex Addiction:

Sex Addicts Anonymous

Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous

Sexual Compulsives Anonymous (primarily gay/lesbian/bi)

Sexual Recovery Anonymous (modeled after Rational Recovery)

Sexaholics Anonymous (primarily heterosexual)

S-Anon (for family and friends of sex addicts)

Codependents of Sex Addicts

Recovering Couples Anonymous

Nicotine Anonymous

 

Organizations with Information
about Sex Addiction:

Society for the Advancement of Sexual Health

Cybersexualaddiction.com

Sexhelp.com (Resources offered by Dr. Patrick Carnes)

 

Organizations with Information
about Substance Addiction:

National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)

National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

Mid-Atlantic Addiction Technology Transfer Center (Mid-ATTC)

 

Local Support Organizations:

Rappahannock Council Against Sexual Assault (RCASA)
RCASA started in 1986 and is the only place in Central Virginia that specializes in treatment for victims of sexually based crimes such as: sexual assault, stalking and sexual harassment. They offer 24 hour hotline phone support and crisis services, victim advocacy for medical care and legal needs, parent education, counseling services and community services.

Fredericksburg Counseling Services Inc.
Provides counseling and related services without charge. Their website also has a list of local support groups which is updated frequently. Click on “INFO Newsletter” icon for that list.

Rappahannock Council on Domestic Violence (RCDV)
RCDV provides a 24 hour hotline, temporary emergency shelter, information, referrals, support groups and advocacy for those affected by domestic violence

Fredericksburg Area HIV and AIDS Support Services
FAHASS provides case management and support programs for persons with HIV/AIDS.

Disability Resource Center
The mission of the Disability Resource Center is "To assist people with disabilities, those who support them, and the community, through information, education, and resources, to achieve the highest potential and benefit of independent living."

 

Government Agencies:

Virginia Department of Health Professions

Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services