AA Meetings

Shiver me Timbers · Sep 17th, 2004, 04:17

A relative of mine was asking me about AA meetings in India - do they exist, what format do they take, andis alcoholism a big problem in India? Most members probably never gave this a thought, but perhaps there are one or two of you out there who have some info. Thanx!

ravenraye · Sep 17th, 2004, 05:05

Hi Conor,

AA is alive and well for sure. My first trip, to Calcutta, I lived around the corner from the Mother House (M.Teresa) and some volunteers told me about St Josephs Rehab at Keorapukur (autorickshaw to Keorapukur after Tollygunge metro). Well I met the most wonderful couple there who had started up AA in Cal as it hadn't been going for decades. The husband died last year but June Pathickaden is running it now with some help.

There was a weekly AA meeting in St Mary's Church in Ripon Street, and they were just wonderful. Not all spoke English, but it was an incredible feeling because the non-english speakers still seemed to understand what I was "saying" and vice versa. I really felt blessed going to these meetings.

John and June also took me to another meeting but I can't remember where.

It is quite easy being AA over there as many peopel dont drink and there is never any pushing of alcohol by the Indians. I am not talking about those unfortunate to be drugged and ripped off etc.

Anyway, hope that reassures you !
By the way, June is always looking for volunteers at St Josephs, and it is a fascinating, friendly, and very inclusive place to visit. Get back to me if you wish to meet up with them all.

Cheers
Raye

"this too will pass".

wonderwomanusa · Sep 17th, 2004, 10:12

Someone did tell me recently that they'd found AA in Delhi (I can't recall if it was a public message so can't give you details); I suspect that if you ask around, you will find the meetings you need.

vinayverma · Sep 17th, 2004, 10:26

Here is the official website of Delhi chapter of AA.
They do have regular meetings.

http://education.vsnl.com/delhiaa/

cyberhippie · Sep 17th, 2004, 11:56

I know that NA is alive and kicking in India as a couple of mates have been to meetings in both Mubai and Bangalore!!

Digital Drifter · Sep 17th, 2004, 15:40

This link has more.

http://www.flonnet.com/fl1618/16180890.htm

TTK hospital treats substance abuse and arranges for therapy.

cheers,
Digital Drifter

bijapuri · Sep 17th, 2004, 17:51

In Delhi, there is a meeting near Connaught Circle at the Free Church, just past the Jantar Mantar on Sansad Marg. Mon, Wed and Sat, 6:45pm. The oldest one going in Delhi, recommended!

Sep 17th, 2004, 04:17	#1
Shiver me Timbers Colder than a well digger's ass Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: North Atlantic Posts: 1,596	AA Meetings A relative of mine was asking me about AA meetings in India - do they exist, what format do they take, andis alcoholism a big problem in India? Most members probably never gave this a thought, but perhaps there are one or two of you out there who have some info. Thanx! __________________ Europe to India Overland / Andaman's Tips / Pakistan Tips / Flickr Photos / IM Photos

Sep 17th, 2004, 05:05	#2
ravenraye Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: New Zealand Posts: 19	AA Alive and well ! Hi Conor, AA is alive and well for sure. My first trip, to Calcutta, I lived around the corner from the Mother House (M.Teresa) and some volunteers told me about St Josephs Rehab at Keorapukur (autorickshaw to Keorapukur after Tollygunge metro). Well I met the most wonderful couple there who had started up AA in Cal as it hadn't been going for decades. The husband died last year but June Pathickaden is running it now with some help. There was a weekly AA meeting in St Mary's Church in Ripon Street, and they were just wonderful. Not all spoke English, but it was an incredible feeling because the non-english speakers still seemed to understand what I was "saying" and vice versa. I really felt blessed going to these meetings. John and June also took me to another meeting but I can't remember where. It is quite easy being AA over there as many peopel dont drink and there is never any pushing of alcohol by the Indians. I am not talking about those unfortunate to be drugged and ripped off etc. Anyway, hope that reassures you ! By the way, June is always looking for volunteers at St Josephs, and it is a fascinating, friendly, and very inclusive place to visit. Get back to me if you wish to meet up with them all. Cheers Raye "this too will pass".

Sep 17th, 2004, 10:26	#4
vinayverma Maha Infrequent Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 1,294	Delhi AA Here is the official website of Delhi chapter of AA. They do have regular meetings. http://education.vsnl.com/delhiaa/ __________________ If Life is a journey....travel on...and on..on..on.....

Sep 17th, 2004, 15:40	#6
Digital Drifter bang a whore? Bangalore Dammit! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,878	Madras AA & NA This link has more. http://www.flonnet.com/fl1618/16180890.htm TTK hospital treats substance abuse and arranges for therapy. cheers, Digital Drifter

Sep 17th, 2004, 17:51	#7
bijapuri laid traps for troubadours Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Priustan Posts: 2,598	In Delhi, there is a meeting near Connaught Circle at the Free Church, just past the Jantar Mantar on Sansad Marg. Mon, Wed and Sat, 6:45pm. The oldest one going in Delhi, recommended! __________________ Focusing your life solely on making a buck shows a certain poverty of ambition. It asks too little of yourself. Because it's only when you hitch your wagon to something larger than yourself that you realize your true potential. Barack Obama lookit me!!!: http://www.flickr.com/photos/bijapuri/ Utube fuzzy logic: http://youtube.com/profile_videos?user=bijapuri&p =r

Sep 17th, 2004, 10:12	#3
wonderwomanusa Maha Guru Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Dhaka Posts: 3,567	Someone did tell me recently that they'd found AA in Delhi (I can't recall if it was a public message so can't give you details); I suspect that if you ask around, you will find the meetings you need.

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cyberhippie Account Closed by User's Request Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: the Netherlands Posts: 6,012	I know that NA is alive and kicking in India as a couple of mates have been to meetings in both Mubai and Bangalore!!

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