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GREATER PHOENIX VALLEY MEETINGS
TAMBIEN EN ESPAÑOL
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First Time Members Always Welcome To All Meetings!
REVISED 12/21/2009
HOW MEETINGS ARE CONDUCTED IN THE
PHOENIX AREA?
First time members should arrive fifteen
minutes early to let the room secretary
know this is your first meeting and to get some orientation on how meetings are
conducted. You will be given a packet of information at that time. Plan on staying
for the duration of the meeting. You will make new friend who will offer their
encouragement
and support.
GA members come from all walks of life.
The most common are working professionals and the working class. Groups average a
mix of 50% women and 50% men. (There are women only meetings too!). Ages range
from the 20's to the very mature.
All meetings are strictly conducted in a
non-threatening/productive manner. They are structured to give everyone an opportunity to
share. You are encouraged to do so, but you are never forced to participate. In the Phoenix Valley meetings average about 20 members.
TYPES OF MEETINGS INCLUDE:
A. TOPIC/THERAPY- A focus topic
related to gambling recovery is selected each week. Individuals who raise
their hands are called upon to share on the topic with their recent experiences.
B. THERAPY/COMMENT- A specific topic is
chosen at each meeting and discuss how it relates to your recovery.
C. THERAPY - No selected topic, you can
talk about anything related to gambling recovery.
D. OPEN DISCUSSION - You can talk about what
ever is on your mind relating to gambling
This is an anonymous program - Who you see,
hear, and witness at these meetings are for the participating meeting members only. Never shall anyone share any part of personal therapy or comments with any outside
parties. We respect all members privacy and confidentiality.
(PLEASE NOTE: We do not talk about criminal behaviors for which you could be
prosecuted,
or have a case pending.)
Spouses, friends, family members may observe "OPEN" meetings only and must respect our anonymity. We encourage their
support, but they do not participate during meetings - (contact Gamanon,
listed above, specifically for their benefit).
Meetings do meet on
the holidays unless announced - so plan on being there.
Unless noted by a closing time, many
meetings may continue for two hours, sometimes longer. Make note of this if you do not
have your own transportation.
This organization does not borrow,
lend, or give any money to any individuals, organizations or financial
institutions. "Borrowing money is detrimental to our recovery", do
not ask for financial assistance. There are agencies that can provide
you with direction to solving your financial crisis and we can suggest ways to do that.
For those without ANY opportunity for
transportation, arrangements can often be made in advance. Call the helpline in your
area for information, listed at the top of this page.
To learn more about the GA
twelve step program and gambling recovery,
take this link to the National Website- http://www.gamblersanonymous.org
GAMANON is a separate organization.
They often meet at the same locations but in separate rooms apart from the "GA"
meetings. Their meetings may change from time to time so it is a good idea to call
ahead to confirm a meeting and its location.
Taking the first step to come to your first
meeting is something that most problem gamblers would like to avoid. Your efforts,
feelings, and thoughts will be respected. We do not place shame or guilt on anyone,
so don't be surprised when you receive friendship and a handshake. Your choice to
attend your first meeting will help renew your self-respect.
If you have a problem
with gambling - JUST GET HERE - GET TO THE VERY NEXT MEETING!!!!! For support group GAMANON Information: Phoenix, Scottsdale, Tempe 480-275-0921 or 480-275-0924
ALSO SEE THE NOTES AT THE
END OF THIS SCHEDULE
EVERY SUNDAY
Glendale 6:00 P.M - 8:00 P.M. EN ESPAÑOL( Spanish Speaking) GA* TOPIC/THERAPY
Saint Andrew's Episcopal Church, 6300 W. Camelback Rd., Glendale, Arizona (Camelback & 63rd Ave.)
Phoenix(Lambada Phoenix Center) 1:45 PM - 3:00 PM GA:* Therapy/Topic
Southwest corner of Virginia and 16th street
Phoenix 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM ( ~6:00 P.M.) GA:* THERAPY Christ The Redeemer Lutheran Church: 8801 N. 43rd Ave.( East side of 43rd Ave, South of Dunlap)
Tempe 5:15 PM - 7:15 PM - GA:* 12-STEP Meeting, Guided Discussion,
DESERT CROSS LUTHERAN CHURCH 8600 S. McClintock, Tempe
(just North of Warner - at the Educational Bldg. Room 1 and 2)
Note: This meeting is followed by the 7:30 Regular Meeting listed below
Tempe 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM - (GA & Gam-Anon) Newcomers Orientation,
DESERT CROSS LUTHERAN CHURCH 8600 S. McClintock,
Tempe
(just North of Warner - at the Educational Bldg. Room 3)
Note: This meeting is followed by the 7:30 Regular Meeting listed below
Tempe
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM GA:* / GAM-ANON** THERAPY/TOPIC
DESERT CROSS LUTHERAN CHURCH 8600 S. McClintock, Tempe
(just North of Warner - at the Educational Bldg. Room 5 and 6)
EVERY MONDAY
Phoenix 6:15 PM - 7:15 PM GA:* STEP
MEETING (ALL GA MEMBERS WELCOME) , NO GAMANON CROSS IN THE DESERT CHURCH 12835 N. 32 ST, PHX, AZ
(North of Cactus - Rear of Parking Lot)
Phoenix 7:30 - ? PM GA*: GAM-ANON** , THERAPY/COMMENT
CROSS IN THE DESERT CHURCH 12835 N. 32 ST, PHX, AZ
(North of Cactus - Rear of Parking Lot)
Phoenix 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM TOPIC/THERAPY GA*/ Gamanon***:
NORTH HILLS CHURCH 15025 N. 19TH AVE., Building "F", /Rm.104, PHX, AZ
(Enter from 19th - 1st Eastbound Road South of Greenway)
Tempe 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM, En Español, (Spanish Speaking) Men and Women , THERAPY/COMMENT, Working the Steps first week of the month. Couples Are Welcome: DESERT CROSS LUTHERAN CHURCH, 8600 S. McClintock, Tempe (Just North of Warner - at the Educational Bldg. ROOM #1 and #2.)
EVERY TUESDAY
Casa Grande 7:00 PM -9:00 PM GA*: TOPIC/THERAPY- MEN and WOMEN ,NO GAMANON
Christian Church of Casa Grande, 1510 N. Casa Grande Avenue, I-10 to Florence, Coolidge Exit, West to Cootonwood Lane, South to CG Avenue, West to Church.
Mesa 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM GA*: TOPIC/THERAPY
Mesa Fire Station Community Room 10434 East Baseline, Mesa, AZ
(West of Signal Butte on Baseline)
Mesa 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM GA*/Gam-Anon**: TOPIC/THERAPY , Unity Church,
2700 E. Southern, Mesa, Az. (Northwest corner of Lindsay & Southern).
Glendale 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM, GA*/Gam-Anon**, Gam-Anon** in Separate room from GA
Christ The Redeemer Lutheran Church - Rooms 8 and 9
8801 N. 43rd Ave just south of Dunlap/Olive (east side of 43rd Ave.)
Phoenix 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM GA* Women's Step Meeting
NORTH HILLS CHURCH 15025 N. 19TH AVE., Building "F", /Rm.104, PHX, AZ
(Enter from 19th - 1st Eastbound Road South of Greenway)
Phoenix Women's Meeting( Spanish Speaking) 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM, En Español, GA*: Therapy/Comment, Mount of Olives Church, 3546 E. Thomas Rd., Phoenix, Arizona, Between 35st and 36st.
Phoenix 5:45 PM to 6:45 PM GA* BEGINNER'S MEETING & OPEN DISCUSSION NO GAMANON
1ST CHRISTIAN CHURCH - Flynn House 6750 N. 7 AVE., PHX, AZ
(South of Glendale Rd. - North of church at the Flynn House )
followed by the Regular 7:00 P.M. GA meeting
Phoenix 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM GA*: THERAPY, NO GAM-ANON
1ST CHRISTIAN CHURCH - Flynn House 6750 N. 7 AVE.,
PHX, AZ
(South of Glendale Rd. - North of church at the Flynn House )
Tempe 6:00 P.M. to 7:00 PM (GA & Gam-Anon) : New Comers Orientation
DESERT CROSS LUTHERAN CHURCH 8600 S. McClintock, Tempe AZ
(just North of Warner - at the Educational Bldg. Room 5 and 6)
Tempe 7:15 P.M. to 9:15 PM GA*/Gam-Anon**: TOPIC/THERAPY
DESERT CROSS LUTHERAN CHURCH 8600 S. McClintock, Tempe AZ
(just North of Warner - at the Educational Bldg. Room 5 and 6)
EVERY WEDNESDAY
Sun City 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM GA*
TOPIC/COMMENT NO GAMANON
St. JOACHIM & St. ANNE'S CHURCH 11625 111th Ave.,Sun City, AZ
(Between Grand Ave. and Sun City Blvd.)
Sun City 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM GA/GAMANON*** TOPIC/THERAPY
Banner Boswell Health (Support Services Bldg.),13180 103rd Drive , Sun City, AZ,
South of ER, 2nd floor, Ponderosa Room.
Phoenix 6:15 PM - 7:15 PM, GA*, Beginner's Meeting, Open Discussion
CROSS IN THE DESERT CHURCH 12835 N. 32 ST, PHX, AZ
(North of Cactus - Rear of Parking Lot)
Phoenix 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM, GA*/GAMANON*** combined for THERAPY
CROSS IN THE DESERT CHURCH 12835 N. 32
ST, PHX, AZ
(North of Cactus - Rear of Parking Lot)
Phoenix 6:00 PM - 6:45 PM GA* (Beginners's Meeting), Mount of Olives Church, 3546 E. Thomas Rd. ( N.E. corner of 35th St. and Thomas).
Phoenix 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM GA* THERAPY/COMMENT, Mount of Olives Church, 3546 E. Thomas Rd. ( N.E. corner of 35th St. and Thomas).
Tempe 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM, En Español, (Spanish Speaking), Men and Women, THERAPY
DESERT CROSS LUTHERAN CHURCH, 8600 S. McClintock, Tempe
(Just North of Warner - at the Educational Bldg. ROOM #5 and #6.)
EVERY THURSDAY
Anthem, Az. 7:00 pm - 9:00 PM, GA*/Gam-Anon**,
Desert View Bible Church,
105 W. Carefree Hwy,
Phoenix, AZ 85086 Open Meeting, Discussion/Therapy. The church is about 2.3 miles east of I-17.
Glendale, Az. Spanish GA* 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm, En Español, Men and Women, GA* Topic/Therapy, Liberty Plaza,
ACT, 4480 W. Peoria Avenue, Suite #203,
Glendale, Az.
Mesa, Az. 5:45 pm - 6:45 pm GA*: BEGINNERS MEETING Open Discussion/Q&A
Mesa Fire Station Community Room, 830 S. Stapley (South of B-way and North of Southern).
Mesa, Az. 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM GA*/GAMANON***, TOPIC/THERAPY,
MESA FIRE STATION, Community Room, 830 S. Stapley (South of B-way and North of Southern).
Litchfield: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm GA* , Therapy/Comment, Saint Peter's Episcopal Church, 400 S. Old Litchfield Road, Enter off Desert Ave. just north of W. Indian School Rd., three doors down from the library.
Scottsdale, Az. 6:30 P.M. to 8:30 PM -- GA* Women Only, Topic/Therapy, ABC Wellness Center (South East Corner of Scottsdale Rd. and Shea Blvd.), 7219 E. Shea Blvd. , Scottsdale, Arizona,
Scottsdale, Az. 11:00 A.M. -- Noon GA*/Gam-Anon*** OPEN DISCUSSION, ABC Wellness Center (South East Corner of Scottsdale Rd. and Shea Blvd.), 7219 E. Shea Blvd. , Scottsdale, Arizona.
Tempe, Az. 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM GA:*/ THERAPY WOMEN ONLY (NO GAMANON),
DESERT CROSS LUTHERAN CHURCH 8600 S. McClintock, Tempe, Az.
(just North of Warner - at the Educational Bldg., Room 5/6).
EVERY FRIDAY
Phoenix 6:30 PM -8:30 PM, GA*: Therapy, WOMEN ONLY, NO GAMANON
SHEPHERD OF THE VALLEY LUTHERAN CHURCH, Adult Center "B"
1500 W. Maryland Ave., Phoenix - (North-West corner of Maryland and 15th Ave.)
Phoenix 7:00 PM -8:30 PM, GA*/Gam-Anon***, Therapy, Calvary Center, 720 E. Montebello Ave., Phoenix, Arizona( 7th St. just South of Bethany Home Rd.).
Tempe 7:00 - 9:00 PM MEN ONLY GA*:
THERAPY,
DESERT CROSS LUTHERAN CHURCH 8600 S. McClintock, Tempe
(just North of Warner - at the Community Center Class Room.)
Glendale 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm, En Español, (Spanish Speaking), for Men and Women GA*: THERAPY and STEPS, Community Church of Joy, 21000 N. 75th Avenue, Glendale, Arizona( near 101 freeway and 75th ave). Room #702 located in building #7.
EVERY SATURDAY
Phoenix 5:30 PM- 6::30 PM (Open to All): Open Discussion Meeting, 7th Ave Sobriety, 400 W. Camelback Rd., Suite 204, Phoenix, Az.
Phoenix 8:00-10:00 AM GA*: Topic/Therapy Meeting, Christ The Redeemer Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall (east side of 43rd Ave, south of Olive/Dunlap), 8801 N. 43rd Ave., Phoenix, Az. Phoenix 7:00 pm a las 9:00 pm., GA/Gamanon*** En Español Men and Women , THERAPY, Mount of Olives Church, 3546 E. Thomas Rd., Phoenix, Arizona, Between 35st and 36st).
Scottsdale 8:00 AM-10:00 AM GA*: TOPIC/THERAPY, NO GAMANON
First Southern Baptist Church of Scottsdale , 5230 North Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, Arizona 85253 ( The Church is located between Jackrabbit Road And Chaparral Road; South Side) Meeting is in the Fellowship Hall for December and in Choir Room in January.
Tempe 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM GA* RED BOOK STUDY
DESERT CROSS LUTHERAN CHURCH 8600 S. McClintock, Tempe AZ
(just North of Warner - at the Educational Bldg. Room 9)
Tempe 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM Dual Speaker's Meeting, Open to ALL, Important Note: This meeting is only open the last Saturday of every Month, DESERT CROSS LUTHERAN CHURCH 8600 S. McClintock, Tempe AZ
(Just North of Warner Rd - in the Education Bldg. Room 5/6)
The Only Requirement for Membership is a Desire to Stop
Gambling!
Beginner's meetings are specifically designed for first time members and for all those
with less then one year of abstinence, however, we encourage all first time members to
attend a GA meeting as soon as possible!* MEETINGS OPEN TO MEMBERS AND NEWCOMERS ONLY (NO OUTSIDE PARTIES PLEASE). ** GAM-ANON MEETINGS - (For Spouses/Partners/Family/& Friends of Compulsive
Gamblers)
MEETINGS ARE HELD IN SEPARATE ROOMS UNLESS NOTED.
***GAM-ANON MEMBERS WELCOME AT THESE GA MEETING
IF YOU HAVE FURTHER
QUESTIONS ABOUT THESE MEETING CONTACT US AT ONE OF THESE NUMBERS
PHOENIX GA VALLEY HOTLINE 602-266-9784
FOR EAST VALLEY GA HELPLINE 480-598-1226PARA LINEA DE CRISIS EN ESPAÑOL 1-888-NOJUEGO
GAMANON Information: Phoenix, Scottsdale, Tempe 480-275-0921 or 480-275-0924
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