DRA Meetings in Virginia

ALEXANDRIA - South County ADS, Tuesday 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., (Open Meeting) 8850 Richmond Highway, Day Support Room, 2nd floor. Contact: Chris C., Phone #: 703-768-8336, Open Discussion, Chip Meeting, Close to Ft. Belvoir (New Meeting 6/2001)

ALEXANDRIA - Mt. Vernon Mental Health Center, Thursday 8:00 - 9:00 p.m., (Open Meeting) 8119 Holland Road. Contact: Jon H., Phone # 703-768-6088 Near Mt. Vernon Hospital. Enter through front door. Park in front lot. (New Meeting 6/2001, Updated 5/2006)

ALEXANDRIA - All Saints Episcopal Church, Women's Discussion Meeting, Friday 8:00 - 9:00 p.m., (Closed Meeting) 3421 Franconia Road. Library. Contact: Stephanie D., Phone #: 703-313-9819 CLOSED WOMEN'S DISCUSSION MEETING, (New Meeting 6/2001)

LYNCHBURG - Lynchburg DRA, Monday 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. (Closed Meeting) Corner of Campbell & Mayflower, Unity Church. Contact Eric P., Phone #: 434-401-1321 E-mail: Meeting is in the Unity Church Bookstore basement. The Bookstore is in the house next to the Unity Church. (New Meeting 2/2002)

MARTINSVILLE - Martinsville DRA, Wednesday 8:00 - 9:00 p.m. (Closed Meeting) 1326 Memorial Blvd. Contact: Dawn, Phone #1: 276-632-0428 Email: Smoking allowed during meeting. (Updated 2/2004)

NEWPORT NEWS - Double or Nothing, Thursday 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. (Open Meeting) 2410 West Ave., contact: Michael J., Phone #: 757-244-2603
e-mail: (Updated 7/2001)

(Open Meeting) = An open meeting is held for DRA members, and individuals who are concerned about their personal recovery. In addition, it is also open for non DRA members to attend. For example, an open meeting may be attended by a family member or friend of someone in DRA. An open meeting might also be attended by someone who is looking for help for a loved one or friend who is affected by a dual disorder. An open meeting also provides a good opportunity for the fellowship to carry the message to others who may not have another means of learning about DRA.

(Closed Meeting) = For DRA Members and individuals with a dual diagnosis who are interested in their personal dual recovery. There may be members who only feel comfortable talking about their dual recovery in a group setting that is attended only by other DRA members. There may also be individuals who are concerned about their confidentiality. Those individuals want their dual recovery and participation to remain a private matter. Anonymity is the right of every DRA member and must be respected at all times.