What are Self-Help Groups?
The Franciscan Friars of Saint Francis of Assisi Church offer their facilities as a community service and ministry to many autonomous Self Help Groups. Each group conducts its meetings independently. Most of the groups listed here are based on the Twelve Step Program of Recovery pioneered by Alcoholics Anonymous. The meetings all generally follow the same format: a member will share his or her “story” (what it was like, how he or she came to the program, and what it has been like since then). This is then followed by sharing by other members. This description can be more accurately detailed by members of any of the groups.
What problems are dealt with?
Most of the groups deal with some kind of compulsive or addictive behavior, i.e., behavior that has become out of control and is getting in the way of functioning in daily living. These problems include alcohol, sex, lying, etc.
How can I learn more about a group?
The best way to learn about any of the groups listed here is to attend one of the meetings and observe. Members of the group will answer your questions.
Who can join these groups?
Members of these groups are of all races and religions. All that is necessary is to admit that there is a problem, that it is out of control and that you want help and/or support.
Where are these meetings held?
Meetings are held in classrooms at the
Church of Saint Francis of Assisi
Adult Education Center
135 W. 31st Street,
between 6th & 7th Avenues.
The Center is also used for Adult Education, the Music Ministry and other Church affiliated groups. The building is found immediately to the left of St. Francis Church through a short passageway next to the church.
PLEASE NOTE: The dates and times of the meetings listed are subject to change. Please consult the schedule posted in the St. Francis Center and at the information desk in the St. Francis House.
12 Step Programs
SELF-HELP SUPPORT GROUPS
A.A. (Alcoholics Anonymous)
Monday Room 5 12:00 PM — 1:00 PM
Wednesdays Room 5 12:00 PM — 1:00 PM
Fridays Room 5 12:00 PM — 1:00 PM
Thursdays Room 5 6:00 PM — 7:30 PM
Saturdays Room 5 6:00 PM — 7:30 PM
Sundays Room 5 6:00 PM — 7:30 PM
A.A.C.—AL-ANON
Sundays Room 2 10:00 AM — 12:15 PM
Sundays {1st of Mon} Room 2 3:15 PM — 4:45 PM
Sundays * Room 2 1:30 PM — 3:00 PM
*{2nd, 3rd, 4th, & if 5th of Mon.}
A.C.o.A. (Adult Children of Alcoholics)
Mondays Room 3 {Women} 6:00 PM — 7:30 PM
Al-Anon
Mondays Room 4 1:30 PM — 3:00 PM
Mondays Coyle Room {Spanish} 6:00 PM — 7:30 PM
Tuesdays Room 5 12:30 PM — 1:00 PM
Thursdays Room 5 1:00 PM — 2:00 PM
Fridays Room 3 1:30 PM — 2:30 PM
CoDa (Co-Dependents Anonymous)
Saturdays Room 3 2:00 PM — 4:00 PM
N.A. (Narcotics Anonymous)
Thursdays Room 3 1:00 PM — 2:00 PM
Mondays – Fridays Room 2 3:00 PM — 4:30 PM
Wednesdays Room 5 {Women} 6:30 PM — 8:00 PM
Tuesdays *{3rd of Mon.} Room 3 *{Outreach Committee} 6:00 PM — 7:30 PM
S.A.A. (Sex Addicts Anonymous)
Mondays Room 5 7:45 PM — 8:45 PM
Tuesdays Room 2 7:30 PM — 8:45 PM
Tuesdays Coyle Room {Spanish} 7:00 PM — 8:00 PM
Wednesdays Coyle Room {Women} 7:15 PM — 8:15 PM
Wednesdays Room 2 7:00 PM — 8:30 PM
Thursdays Room 4 7:15 PM — 8:45 PM
Fridays Room 3 7:15 PM — 8:45 PM
Saturdays Room 3 9:15 AM —10:45 AM
Saturdays Room 2 4:00 PM — 5:30 PM
Sundays Room 4 9:00 AM — 10:00 AM
Sundays Coyle Room {Spanish} 12:00 PM — 1:00 PM
Sundays Room 2 6:00 PM — 7:30 PM
S.L.A.A. (Sex & Love Addicts Anonymous)
Mondays Room 5 6:00 PM — 7:30 PM
Tuesdays Room 5 6:00 PM — 7:30 PM
Wednesdays Room 3 7:00 PM — 8:45 PM
Thursdays {closed} Room 2 {Gay/Lesbian}. 7:15 PM — 8:45 PM
Thursdays Coyle Room {Spanish} 5:30 PM — 6:30 PM
Fridays Room 5 4:30 PM — 6:00 PM
Fridays Room 5 6:15 PM — 7:45 PM
Saturdays Room 5 11:00 AM — 1:00 PM
Saturdays Room 2 6:00 PM — 7:30 PM
Sundays Room 5 {Women} 3:00 PM — 4:30 PM
Sundays {1st of Month} Room 3 {Intergroup} 3:30 PM — 5:30 PM
W.A. (Workaholics Anonymous)
Fridays Room 4 6:00 PM — 7:30 PM
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We reserve the right to relocate and allocate Classrooms.
PLEASE HELP US KEEP “AN ATMOSPHERE OF RECOVERY” FOR ALL !
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2018 Holidays & Holydays
Church of Saint Francis of Assisi
Adult Education Center
January 1 Monday New Year’s Day CLOSED
January 15 Monday Dr. Martin Luther King’s Day CLOSED
February 14 Wednesday Ash Wednesday OPEN
February 19 Monday President’s Day CLOSED
March 25 Sunday Palm Sunday OPEN
March 30 Friday Good Friday CLOSED
April 1 Sunday Easter Day OPEN
April 2 Monday Easter Monday CLOSED
May 10 Thursday Assumption of Jesus OPEN
May 20 Sunday Pentecost OPEN
May 28 Monday Memorial Day CLOSED
July 4 Wednesday Independence Day CLOSED
August 15 Wednesday Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary OPEN
September 3 Monday Labor Day CLOSED
October 4 Thursday Feast of St. Francis of Assisi OPEN
October 8 Monday Columbus Day CLOSED
November 1 Thursday All Saints’ Day OPEN
November 12 Monday Veteran’s Day CLOSED
November 22 Thursday Thanksgiving Day CLOSED
November 23 Friday Day After Thanksgiving CLOSED
December 24 Monday Christmas Eve CLOSED
December 25 Tuesday Christmas Day CLOSED
December 26 Wednesday Day After Christmas CLOSED