Meetings Descriptions
Below are the online support group meetings available through Avalon Recovery Society.
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
These meetings are for women recovering from alcoholism. Along with regular AA meetings we also have meetings of Step groups, topic discussions, guided meditations, and Big Book study groups.
Al Anon
This meeting is for women (trans inclusive) who are family or friends of alcoholics. Each meeting focuses on one step of the 12-Step AA program.
We have regular Al-Anon meetings and Step meetings available.
Co-Dependents Anonymous (CODA)
These meetings are for women who wish to develop healthy relationships. The onlyrequirement is a desire for healthy and loving relationships.
Anorexics and Bulimics Anonymous (ABA)
These meetings are for women looking to find and maintain recovery in their eating practices and to help others gain recovery.
Adult Children of Alcoholics/Dysfunctional Families (ACOA)
These meetings are for women who grew up in dysfunctional homes.
Co-Dependents of Sex Addicts (COSA)
These meetings are for women who have been affected by another person’s compulsive sexual behavior.
Double Winners (Al-Anon for Alcoholics)
These meetings are for women recovering from alcoholism who also have family and/or friends who are alcoholics.a
Emotions Anonymous (EA)
These meetings are for women who have a desire to improve their emotional well-being.
Narcotics Anonymous (NA)
These meetings are for women who are recovering from an addiction to narcotics.
Overeaters Anonymous (OA)
These meetings are for women dealing with compulsive overeating, food addiction and binge eating.
Sex and Love Addiction Anonymous (SLAA)
These meetings are for women who suffer from an addictive compulsion to engage in or avoid sex, love or emotional attachments.
Survivors of Incest Anonymous (SIA)
These meetings are for women who are recovering from the consequences of childhood sexual abuse.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are drop-ins allowed?
As of July 6 2020, Avalon is offering a small number of limited capacity in-person meetings at our Women’s Centres. Many of our meetings will be held by Zoom until further notice.
How has COVID impacted meetings?
Avalon has shifted the majority of our meetings to online format. There are some limited in person meeting but space is limited . Please only reserve meetings you plan to attend. If you’re unable to attend, please cancel in advance. For in-person meetings, face masks are required and physical distancing measures are in place. Name and contact details as per British Columbia’s public health guidelines. This information is confidential and will only be used in the event that contact tracing is necessary
Are there in person meetings?
As of July 6, Avalon is offering a small number of limited capacity in-person meetings at our Women’s Centres. Many of our meetings will be held by ZOOM until further notice.
Is chilcare available for in person meetings?
Childminding is not being offered at this time due to COVID-19.
How far in advance can I book a meeting?
You can book a meeting up to two weeks in advance.
What time should I join my Zoom meeting?
You can join your meeting up to 15 minutes before the scheduled start time. Feel free to stay on up to 15 minutes after to chat with the other women.
Are you accepting clothing donations?
Due to COVID protocols, at this time we are not accepting clothing donations and our clothing closets are closed.
