If you have any questions about how I work with young adult clients, feel free to contact me-

Lana's cell: 720.432.5262 (432-lana) or lana@pathwaysdenver.com 

As I continue to build my practice, this section will eventually encompass a wide range of personal growth interests and issues relevant to young adults. Please contact me with any interests you have in specific issues or topics for support/counseling groups (ex. stress relief group).

For Young Adults Seeking Support with Alcohol Abuse- (in addition to counseling...)

Moderation Management- emphasizes harm reduction and works for many "problem drinkers" vs. "chronic drinkers" (alcohol dependent) who are motivated to moderate their use of alcohol. Members discuss tools, guidelines, triggers, & being accountable to one's self. Recommended book- Responsible Drinking: A Moderation Management Approach for Problem Drinkers. www.moderation.org

Weekly Meeting~ Tuesdays 6:30-7:45 at 1st Unitarian Church, 1400 Lafayette, Denver, CO 80208  

For Young Adults Seeking Sober Friendships & Support ~

Phoenix Multisport's mission is to foster a supportive, physically active community for individuals who are recovering from alcohol and substance abuse and those that choose to live a sober life. Through pursuits like climbing, hiking, running, swimming, road and mountain biking, yoga, strength training, racing and other activities, it seeks to help its members develop and maintain the emotional strength they need to stay sober. (adult & teen programs)

Meetup.com has 1, 573 different social and professional interest groups in Denver from Bike (motorcycle) and Hikes, learning Spanish, dog owners to martial arts. (not a solely sober group)

Colorado Conference of Young People in Alcoholics Anonymous (CCYPA) hosted by Denver in 2010. The conference was held at the Red Lion Hotel in Stapleton June 11th - 13th & had 500 participants!!!

Front Range CCYPAA (Committee of Young People in AA): http://frcypaa.org/EventsCalendar.htm- organize social events for young adults in recovery, like movie nights, laser tag, volleyball/picnics, camping trips, etc. and also connect young adults with meetings.

AA Central Office 24-7 hotline support: 303.322.5636 (to offer support and they can connect you with a companion to drive you or meet you at your 1st 10 support group meetings)

Young People's AA Support Group Meetings

Young People's NA Support Group Meetings

MA (marijuana anonymous) Meetings

CA (cocaine anonymous) Meetings

CMA (crystal meth anonymous) Meetings

Alternative Support Groups (not "anonymous" meetings)

Life Ring- does not emphasize the concept of a higher power (see below for meeting location)

Celebrate Recovery (Christian recovery group)

Women for Sobriety- focuses on the special issues that women in recovery have such as the need for feelings of self-worth and the need to let go of feelings of guilt

Sample Denver Meeting Schedule (of anonymous meetings for young adults)~

Monday: (AA) 8:00 PM Evans & Lafyette, Denver (Methodist Church) - highly attended (also on Fri.)

Tuesday: (NA) 7:30 PM Awesome, Totally Fun, You Gotta Come! 10101 Ridgegate Pkwy, Lonetree (hospital, main entrance, lower floor, 2nd Tuesday Fun Night)

Wednesday: Life Ring (alternative to anonymous groups) 6:00 PM 1400 Lafayette Street Denver, CO (1st Unitarian Church)

Thursday: (AA) 7:30 PM Young at Heart- 1630 E. 14th Ave. Denver (church)

Friday: (AA) 8:00 PM Evans & Lafyette (Methodist Church) - highly attended (also on Mon.)

(CA) - 10PM 1663 S. Acoma, Denver; inclusive/everyone welcome & highly attended (clubhouse; also on Sat.)

Saturday: (AA) 11:00 PM 1311 York Street (Club) (2nd floor) Denver

(CA) - 10PM 1663 S. Acoma, Denver; inclusive/everyone welcome & highly attended (clubhouse; also on Fri.)

Sunday: (AA) 6:00 PM Young and Restless 2180 S. University Bl. Denver (Across from DU & in United Methodist Church)