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Self Help Groups for AOD

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)

Alcoholics Anonymous is appropriate for anyone with questions about their drinking.  While many who attend these meetings abstain from alcohol, you do not necessarily need to be ready to stop drinking to benefit from going to AA meetings, listening to the stories of others, and building friendships with others committed to sobriety. Members of the group lead the discussion sessions and attendance is free. There are many meetings in the Ithaca area and several meetings on or close to the Cornell campus.

  • Anabel Taylor Hall, Room 314, Monday through Friday, 12:15 pm to 1 pm.  These are "open" meetings, meaning that all are welcome, regardless of whether or not they think they have a problem. People interested in finding out what these meetings are like are welcome to come and observe.
  • St Luke's Church (109 Oak Street, next to Collegetown Bagels), Mondays at 8 pm. Anyone is welcome to attend this group, which tends to attract undergraduate and graduate students from the local colleges, as well as young adults recently out of school.

Marijuana Anonymous (MA)

Marijuana Anonymous is a free and confidential support group for men and women who want to stop using marijuana. The Ithaca group meets at the Ithaca Community Resource Center at 518 West Seneca Street on Fridays at 5:30 .  For more information, contact a member of the group.

Al-Anon

Al-Anon groups offers support for those affected by a loved one’s (including partners, parents, siblings, and friends) use of alcohol and other drugs. Visit this Al-Anon web site for a list of meetings in the Ithaca area.