Reality Tour
dates to be
announced soon!
CANDLE, Inc. is a 501c3 nonprofit organization devoted to preventing substance abuse. CANDLE, Inc. created the substance abuse prevention program called, The Reality Tour. This program has won numerous awards and has received great acclaim by professionals in the field. In 2011 it was added to the National Registry of Evidence-based Programs and Practices (NREPP) listing of programs. CANDLE, Inc. and The Reality Tour have a rich and interesting history. The Reality Tour is growing in popularity with many locations in various states. To learn more about starting a program see A Program Model. You can also read about the Reality Tour in the news or our press releases.
Family Lifelines
When & Where
thursdays • 6pm
(Williamsburg)
Family Lifelines is a group of family members who meet weekly on Thursday evenings to learn about the disease of addiction and to receive guidance and support for themselves. The group is free and open to anyone with an adult child who is addicted. The group provides hope for parents as they equip themselves with resources, education and support.
Steppin’ Out
Al-Anon
When & Where
Wednesdays • 7pm (williamsburg)
Common Ground
The Al-Anon Family Groups are a fellowship of relatives and friends of alcoholics who share their experience, strength, and hope, in order to solve their common problems. We believe alcoholism is a family illness, and that changed attitudes can aid recovery. Al-Anon is not allied with any sect, denomination, political entity, organization, or institution; does not engage in any controversy, neither endorses nor opposes any cause. There are no dues for membership. Al-Anon is self-supporting through its own voluntary contributions. Al-Anon has but one purpose: to help families of alcoholics. We do this by practicing the Twelve Steps, by welcoming and giving comfort to families of alcoholics, and by giving understanding and encouragement to the alcoholic.
Families Group
When & Where
Wednesdays • 6:30pm
(Warrenton)
This a 12 Step fellowship for the families and friends who have known a feeling of desperation concerning the destructive behavior of someone very near to them, whether caused by drugs, alcohol, or related behavioral problems. When you come into our rooms you are no longer alone, but among friends who have experienced similar problems. Any concerned person is encouraged to attend our meetings, even if there is only a suspicion of a problem. Your identity is protected in our meetings. We know each other by our first names, only. Anonymity of our members is paramount to the success of our program. Not only is anonymity an underlying principle of the program, but it is so important that it is part of our name. You have nothing to lose but your pain and anger.
Courage
to be Me
Al-Anon
When & Where
women only
Al‑Anon is a mutual support program for people whose lives have been affected by someone else’s drinking. By sharing common experiences and applying the Al-Anon principles, families and friends of alcoholics can bring positive changes to their individual situations, whether or not the alcoholic admits the existence of a drinking problem or seeks help.
