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SUMMARY:American Muslim Appreciation and Awareness Month: Dublin City Council
DESCRIPTION:At 7 p.m. on Tuesday\, August 16\, the Dublin City Council joins communities throughout the State of California in recognizing the month of August 2022 as Muslim Appreciation and Awareness Month. Sr. Eman Tai will accept the Proclamation on behalf of Tri-Valley Muslims. \nThe MCC encourages all congregation members to attend in person\, watch the live stream\, and express our community’s appreciation for this and other upcoming Proclamations: \n\n– Livermore at 7 p.m. on Monday\, July 25: https://mcceastbay.org/event/livermore-city-council\n– Dublin at 7 p.m. on Tuesday\, August 16: https://mcceastbay.org/event/dublin-city-council\n– Pleasanton at 7 p.m. on Tuesday\, August 16: https://mcceastbay.org/event/pleasanton-city-council\n\n– San Ramon at 7 p.m. on Thursday\, August 25: https://mcceastbay.org/event/san-ramon-council\n\nThe MCC encourages all congregation members to attend in person\, watch the livestream\, and express our community’s appreciation. We especially encourage residents who live and/or work in the City of Dublin. \nTo join in person\, virtually\, and/or to leave a comment: https://www.dublin.ca.gov/82/City-Council-Meetings \nThis is the third year the Dublin City Council has had this Proclamation. These are the Tri-Valley City Council commemorations in 2021: https://youtu.be/u5xITaHl37A \nThis Proclamation acknowledges the rich history and guiding virtues of American Muslims\, and commends Muslim communities in California for the lasting positive impact they have made\, and continue to make\, toward the advancement of the state and the nation. \nThe Dublin City Council follows in the steps of other City Councils in the San Francisco Bay Area\, like Santa Clara\, Pleasanton\, Hayward\, San Ramon\, Livermore\, Union City\, Oakland\, San Jose\, and Redwood City. The Proclamation is likely the first agenda item so please be on time at 7 p.m. for the virtual meeting. \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \nOur community’s sincere gratitude to Sister Sameena Usman at CAIR – San Francisco Bay Area. For several years\, she has facilitated these Proclamations in the Bay Area. \n\n– More CAIR-cosponsored events: https://mcceastbay.org/cair\n\nThese city Proclamations commemorate the California Assembly designation of August as American Muslim Appreciation and Awareness Month. For the past seven years\, Assemblymember Bill Quirk has introduced this resolution to commemorate American Muslim Appreciation and Awareness month. The ceremonies take place during the first few minutes of the city’s council meeting. \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \nAmerican Muslim Appreciation and Awareness Month\nCity of Dublin\nWHEREAS\, enriched by the unparalleled diversity of its residents\, the City of Dublin takes great pride in supporting individual religious freedoms and is strengthened by the many varied religious\, political\, and cultural traditions and contributions of its diverse populations\, including those that practice Islam; and\nWHEREAS\, Muslims have been part of U.S. history from the beginning and have contributed to the production of wealth and construction of the nation; they are also part of the rich history of the civil rights movement; and\nWHEREAS\, over 90\,000 Muslims live in Alameda County 1 \, and make innumerable contributions to the cultural\, political\, and economic fabric and well-being of California and the United States; and\nWHEREAS\, the shelter-in-place order due to the COVID-19 outbreak forced the temporary closure of Muslim nonprofits\, community centers\, mosques\, schools\, businesses\, and other establishments. Mosques and community organizations provided online programming and sermons along with small group prayers outside. They have answered the call for help by donating funds iii \, distributing food\, or by sewing masks to help those on the front line; and they have educated their congregations about social distancing guidelines and practices to keep the community safe; and WHEREAS\, in addition to prayer services\, Islamic classes\, and interfaith work\, the Muslim Community Center (MCC–East Bay) has been at the forefront to provide assistance to people in need.\nThey have housed a food pantry since 2010 2 \, provided assistance with living expenses through the Islamic practice of Zakat to 50 East Bay families per month\, and continued their weekly food donation drive to 150 families weekly with 25\,000 pounds of food delivered to 13 East Bay cities. They host a quarterly blood drive\, facilitate hundreds of car donations between congregation members and community members\, and an annual backpack drive for hundreds of schoolchildren (sponsored by Girl Scouts Troop 30875). They also provide rental assistance\, refugee support\, burial services\, financial counseling\, voter registration\, free Covid testing\, mental health counseling and therapy\, and support for the victims of domestic violence through a partnership with North American Islamic Shelter for the Abused and Tri-Valley Haven. The East Bay is home to one of the largest Afghan communities in the United States\, and MCC East Bay stepped up to help settle these families during this difficult time in relation to the evacuation; and\nWHEREAS\, throughout the pandemic\, the Islamic Center of Zahra (ICZ) has served its community members by holding virtual youth events\, spiritual workshops\, children's learning programs\, and volunteering opportunities. ICZ has partnered with Prosper International to support vulnerable families overseas unemployment by creating a program 5 that allows community members to volunteer to assist the vulnerable elderly in running errands and by adapting their annual Ramadan Giving 6 campaign to a virtual format that encouraged community members to sponsor a months’ worth of food supplies for 10 families\nand aid non-profit agencies involved in feeding the needy; and\nWHEREAS\, it is appropriate to acknowledge and promote awareness of the myriad of invaluable contributions of Muslims in California and across the country\, and provide them the respect and acknowledgment every person deserves. \nNow\, therefore\, be it resolved\, the City of Dublin does hereby recognize the California State Designation of August 2022 as American Muslim Appreciation and Awareness Month to acknowledge the rich history\, contributions\, and guiding virtues of Muslims and to commend all Muslim communities in California for the lasting positive impact they have made toward the advancement of our city and country. \n1. ICZ relief fund 4 supports community members in need of assistance and facing 1 Senzai \, Farid \, and Hatem Bazian. “The Bay Area Muslim Study: Establishing Identity and Community.” Institute for Social Policy and Understanding. One Nation Bay Area Project\, 01 May 2013. Page 9. \n2. “Muslim Community Center Serves Many”\, Retrieved July 8\, 2022\, from https://www.hacienda.org/news-\nevents/hacienda-online/pulse/2022/company/muslim-community-center-serves-many \n3. “Help Fight COVID-19 [Support Prosper International].” All-In-One Integrated Marketing Platform for Small\nBusiness\, mailchi.mp/iczsa.org/proper?fbclid=IwAR0To-bYhP-_eU0n4JOcLuZGzyGu56OaFNjU-RiHf-\nShWk2NVjXvR3TFLTM \n4. “ICZ Relief Fund 2020 & Helping Hands.” All-In-One Integrated Marketing Platform for Small Business\,\nmailchi.mp/iczsa.org/iczrelieffund?fbclid=IwAR39GF7OdT6P_bGtA7gvjM8tASWOy4p5ROJ_jRvemx4cs1rW7V\nMkx7hGHKs \n5. “Lending a Helping Hand to Our Community.” All-In-One Integrated Marketing Platform for Small Business\,\nmailchi.mp/iczsa.org/march10-\n1337205?fbclid=IwAR0dTyF6o9YgbEtQLvi2eIYz2IOlKvd_6DYzYS4MguV5WEZg1YMGC4Qr7PU \n6. “Ramadan Giving – Iftar Sponsorships [UPDATED Sign-Up Instructions].” All-In-One Integrated Marketing\nPlatform for Small Business\, mailchi.mp/iczsa.org/ramadan-giving-iftar-sponsorships-\n1349702?fbclid=IwAR0SVADUVFgnpl6enEC7a8Ug6Wm7juvgNpm_PLGGYWBJULqItgssFcjNrFk
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/dublin-city-council/
LOCATION:Dublin City Council Chamber\, 100 Civic Plaza\, Dublin\, CA\, 94568\, United States
CATEGORIES:Interfaith & Community Outreach
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SUMMARY:American Muslim Appreciation and Awareness Month: Pleasanton City Council
DESCRIPTION:At 7 p.m. on Tuesday\, August 16\, the Pleasanton City Council joins communities throughout the State of California in recognizing the month of August 2022 as Muslim Appreciation and Awareness Month. \nThe MCC encourages all congregation members to attend in person\, watch the live stream\, and express our community’s appreciation for this and other upcoming Proclamations: \n\n– Livermore at 7 p.m. on Monday\, July 25: https://mcceastbay.org/event/livermore-city-council\n– Dublin at 7 p.m. on Tuesday\, August 16: https://mcceastbay.org/event/dublin-city-council\n– Pleasanton at 7 p.m. on Tuesday\, August 16: https://mcceastbay.org/event/pleasanton-city-council\n\n– San Ramon at 7 p.m. on Thursday\, August 25: https://mcceastbay.org/event/san-ramon-council\n\nThe MCC encourages all congregation members to attend in person\, watch the livestream\, and express our community’s appreciation. We especially encourage residents who live and/or work in the City of Pleasanton. \nTo join in person\, virtually\, and/or to leave a comment: http://www.cityofpleasantonca.gov/gov/depts/manager/council/default.asp \nThis is the third year the Pleasanton City Council has had this Proclamation. These are the Tri-Valley City Council commemorations in 2021: https://youtu.be/u5xITaHl37A \nThis Proclamation acknowledges the rich history and guiding virtues of American Muslims\, and commends Muslim communities in California for the lasting positive impact they have made\, and continue to make\, toward the advancement of the state and the nation. \nThe Pleasanton City Council follows in the steps of other City Councils in the San Francisco Bay Area\, like Santa Clara\, Pleasanton\, Hayward\, San Ramon\, Livermore\, Dublin\, Union City\, Oakland\, San Jose\, and Redwood City. The Proclamation is likely the first agenda item so please be on time at 7 p.m. for the virtual meeting. \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \nOur community’s sincere gratitude to Sr. Sameena Usman at CAIR – San Francisco Bay Area. For several years\, she has facilitated these Proclamations in the Bay Area. \n\n– More CAIR-cosponsored events: https://mcceastbay.org/cair\n\nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \nThese city Proclamations commemorate the California Assembly designation of August as American Muslim Appreciation and Awareness Month. For the past seven years\, Assemblymember Bill Quirk has introduced this resolution to commemorate American Muslim Appreciation and Awareness month. The ceremonies take place during the first few minutes of the city’s council meeting.
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/pleasanton-city-council/
LOCATION:Pleasanton Council Chamber\, 200 Old Bernal Avenue\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94566\, United States
CATEGORIES:Interfaith & Community Outreach
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SUMMARY:Addiction Family Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Nearly 37 percent of Muslims report personally knowing a person who has or is struggling with addiction. Yet Most Muslims with addiction and their families find little support in their communities.  \nAre you looking for resources to help you support someone struggling with addiction? Is someone else’s addiction negatively affecting you?  \nHelp is on the way for you and your loved ones struggling with an addiction. MCC is now hosting Al-Anon Family Group meetings. \nJoin our weekly anonymous meetings from 11 a.m. to noon starting on Saturday\, July 30\, 2022\, at MCC in Room 16. Enter MCC from Suite 150. In this open and confidential setting\, you will learn how to apply basic recovery principles to your personal or loved one’s situation.  \nThere is no fee to participate and pre-registration is not required. \nThis is an open meeting\, so families\, friends\, and observers are welcome. Recovery is for everyone! \nFor those who cannot attend this in-person weekly support\, the Madina House offers a regular virtual family support group: https://www.madinahouse.org/family-group \nRegardless of the issue\, you are dealing with\, we know that hosting space in your spiritual community center is part of the lasting change from the inside out.  \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \n \nWhat is Al-Anon?  \nThe Al-Anon Family Groups are a fellowship of relatives and friends of those affected by another person’s alcoholism and substance use who share their experiences\, strength\, and hope\, in order to solve their common problems. Addiction is regarded as a family illness\, and the philosophy focuses on the principle that changed attitudes can aid recovery. \nAl-Anon is not allied with any sect\, denomination\, political entity\, organization\, or institution; does not engage in any controversy\, and neither endorses nor opposes any cause. There are no dues for membership. Al-Anon is self-supporting through its own voluntary contributions. This Al-Anon Family Group session is called Celebrating Surrender AFG WSO ID 30787606. \n \n\n– MCC’s Substance Use Family Support Group: https://mcceastbay.org/support-group\n– More talks about various forms of use in Muslim Community: https://mcceastbay.org/abuse\n\nResources \n\nMuslims find a safe place to recover from alcohol addiction: the mosque\nFor Muslims wrestling with substance abuse\, it’s often a silent struggle\nSubstance Abuse and Addiction in the Muslim Community: Facing Stigma and Seeking Support\nThe Imam and the Drug Addict\, IlmFeed\nOvercoming Addiction: An Islamic Approach to Recovery (OAIAR)\n\nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \nFAQs ABOUT AL-ANON\nIs this a religious fellowship? \nThe Al-Anon Family Group is a spiritual fellowship\, not a religious one. We avoid discussion of specific religious doctrine\, and members of all faiths (or of none) are welcome. Our Twelve Steps ask us to find a “Power greater than ourselves” who can help us solve our problems and find serenity. Each member is free to define that power in his or her own way. \nIs an appointment needed? \nNo advance notification or formal written referral is necessary to attend an Al-Anon or Alateen meeting.  Most Al-Anon groups have a contact who can be called for information about the group\, our program in general\, or for directions to a meeting. For this meeting\, it is munir@mcceastbay.org. \nHow much is this going to cost? \nThere are no dues or fees in Al-Anon and Alateen meetings. MCC does not charge a fee to provide the space. Some other groups pass a basket for voluntary contributions to support paying rent (if applicable)\, provide literature\, and offer support to local and worldwide service centers. \nIs there a registration process to attend Al-Anon meetings? \nThe meetings are on a walk-in basis. Al-Anon has no membership list and does not take attendance. You’re welcome to attend as frequently or infrequently as you choose. There is never any obligation.  \nHow will Al-Anon help me? \nMany who come to Al-Anon/Alateen are in despair\, feeling hopeless\, unable to believe that things can ever change. We want our lives to be different\, but nothing we have done has brought about change. We all come to Al-Anon because we want and need help. \nIn Al-Anon and Alateen\, members share their own experience\, strength\, and hope with each other. You will meet others who share your feelings and frustrations\, if not your exact situation. We come together to learn a better way of life\, to find happiness whether our loved one is still addicted or not. It is recommended to try 6 different meetings to determine if Al-anon is right for you.  \nMy friend/loved one is a drug addict. Can I go to an Al-Anon meeting?\nYou are also welcome to try Al-Anon meetings\, then decide if the Al–Anon program might be helpful to you. The primary purpose of Al-Anon is to provide support to those affected by another person’s drinking. In a membership survey 35% of our members said they joined our program because of a loved one’s drug addiction and that their lives had improved since attending meetings. The survey also showed that 78% of these members eventually realized that someone’s drinking also negatively affected their lives. \nThere is another program\, Nar-Anon\, which is for people affected by a loved one’s drug addiction. You can visit their web site here: Nar–Anon.org. You are also welcome to try Al–Anon meetings\, then decide if the Al-Anon program might be helpful to you. \nWill anyone say I’ve been there? \nAnonymity is the spiritual foundation of Al-anon\, ever a reminder to place principles above personalities. One of the ways this is carried out is by group members introducing themselves by first name only. Meetings are confidential\, and we do not disclose whom we see or what we hear at meetings to anyone.  \nDo I have to say anything at a meeting? \nIt is your choice to speak or not during the meetings. Newcomers are welcomed to meetings\, usually provided with literature and a local meeting list\, and invited to listen and learn. Some meetings offer beginners’ meetings\, specifically for newcomers. Long-time members are available to answer questions before or after the meetings. \nResources\n\nAl-Anon Family Group (for families with a loved one suffering through an addiction)\nEast Bay Intergroup of Alcoholics Anonymous (for those suffering through an addiction)\nAlameda County Department of Public Health – Substance Abuse Resource List\nAlameda County Behavioral Health – Resource List and Helpline (1-844-682-7215)
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/family-group/2022-08-20/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Interfaith & Community Outreach
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SUMMARY:Addiction Family Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Nearly 37 percent of Muslims report personally knowing a person who has or is struggling with addiction. Yet Most Muslims with addiction and their families find little support in their communities.  \nAre you looking for resources to help you support someone struggling with addiction? Is someone else’s addiction negatively affecting you?  \nHelp is on the way for you and your loved ones struggling with an addiction. MCC is now hosting Al-Anon Family Group meetings. \nJoin our weekly anonymous meetings from 11 a.m. to noon starting on Saturday\, July 30\, 2022\, at MCC in Room 16. Enter MCC from Suite 150. In this open and confidential setting\, you will learn how to apply basic recovery principles to your personal or loved one’s situation.  \nThere is no fee to participate and pre-registration is not required. \nThis is an open meeting\, so families\, friends\, and observers are welcome. Recovery is for everyone! \nFor those who cannot attend this in-person weekly support\, the Madina House offers a regular virtual family support group: https://www.madinahouse.org/family-group \nRegardless of the issue\, you are dealing with\, we know that hosting space in your spiritual community center is part of the lasting change from the inside out.  \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \n \nWhat is Al-Anon?  \nThe Al-Anon Family Groups are a fellowship of relatives and friends of those affected by another person’s alcoholism and substance use who share their experiences\, strength\, and hope\, in order to solve their common problems. Addiction is regarded as a family illness\, and the philosophy focuses on the principle that changed attitudes can aid recovery. \nAl-Anon is not allied with any sect\, denomination\, political entity\, organization\, or institution; does not engage in any controversy\, and neither endorses nor opposes any cause. There are no dues for membership. Al-Anon is self-supporting through its own voluntary contributions. This Al-Anon Family Group session is called Celebrating Surrender AFG WSO ID 30787606. \n \n\n– MCC’s Substance Use Family Support Group: https://mcceastbay.org/support-group\n– More talks about various forms of use in Muslim Community: https://mcceastbay.org/abuse\n\nResources \n\nMuslims find a safe place to recover from alcohol addiction: the mosque\nFor Muslims wrestling with substance abuse\, it’s often a silent struggle\nSubstance Abuse and Addiction in the Muslim Community: Facing Stigma and Seeking Support\nThe Imam and the Drug Addict\, IlmFeed\nOvercoming Addiction: An Islamic Approach to Recovery (OAIAR)\n\nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \nFAQs ABOUT AL-ANON\nIs this a religious fellowship? \nThe Al-Anon Family Group is a spiritual fellowship\, not a religious one. We avoid discussion of specific religious doctrine\, and members of all faiths (or of none) are welcome. Our Twelve Steps ask us to find a “Power greater than ourselves” who can help us solve our problems and find serenity. Each member is free to define that power in his or her own way. \nIs an appointment needed? \nNo advance notification or formal written referral is necessary to attend an Al-Anon or Alateen meeting.  Most Al-Anon groups have a contact who can be called for information about the group\, our program in general\, or for directions to a meeting. For this meeting\, it is munir@mcceastbay.org. \nHow much is this going to cost? \nThere are no dues or fees in Al-Anon and Alateen meetings. MCC does not charge a fee to provide the space. Some other groups pass a basket for voluntary contributions to support paying rent (if applicable)\, provide literature\, and offer support to local and worldwide service centers. \nIs there a registration process to attend Al-Anon meetings? \nThe meetings are on a walk-in basis. Al-Anon has no membership list and does not take attendance. You’re welcome to attend as frequently or infrequently as you choose. There is never any obligation.  \nHow will Al-Anon help me? \nMany who come to Al-Anon/Alateen are in despair\, feeling hopeless\, unable to believe that things can ever change. We want our lives to be different\, but nothing we have done has brought about change. We all come to Al-Anon because we want and need help. \nIn Al-Anon and Alateen\, members share their own experience\, strength\, and hope with each other. You will meet others who share your feelings and frustrations\, if not your exact situation. We come together to learn a better way of life\, to find happiness whether our loved one is still addicted or not. It is recommended to try 6 different meetings to determine if Al-anon is right for you.  \nMy friend/loved one is a drug addict. Can I go to an Al-Anon meeting?\nYou are also welcome to try Al-Anon meetings\, then decide if the Al–Anon program might be helpful to you. The primary purpose of Al-Anon is to provide support to those affected by another person’s drinking. In a membership survey 35% of our members said they joined our program because of a loved one’s drug addiction and that their lives had improved since attending meetings. The survey also showed that 78% of these members eventually realized that someone’s drinking also negatively affected their lives. \nThere is another program\, Nar-Anon\, which is for people affected by a loved one’s drug addiction. You can visit their web site here: Nar–Anon.org. You are also welcome to try Al–Anon meetings\, then decide if the Al-Anon program might be helpful to you. \nWill anyone say I’ve been there? \nAnonymity is the spiritual foundation of Al-anon\, ever a reminder to place principles above personalities. One of the ways this is carried out is by group members introducing themselves by first name only. Meetings are confidential\, and we do not disclose whom we see or what we hear at meetings to anyone.  \nDo I have to say anything at a meeting? \nIt is your choice to speak or not during the meetings. Newcomers are welcomed to meetings\, usually provided with literature and a local meeting list\, and invited to listen and learn. Some meetings offer beginners’ meetings\, specifically for newcomers. Long-time members are available to answer questions before or after the meetings. \nResources\n\nAl-Anon Family Group (for families with a loved one suffering through an addiction)\nEast Bay Intergroup of Alcoholics Anonymous (for those suffering through an addiction)\nAlameda County Department of Public Health – Substance Abuse Resource List\nAlameda County Behavioral Health – Resource List and Helpline (1-844-682-7215)
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/family-group/2022-08-20/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Interfaith & Community Outreach
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220820T120000
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SUMMARY:Addiction Family Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Nearly 37 percent of Muslims report personally knowing a person who has or is struggling with addiction. Yet Most Muslims with addiction and their families find little support in their communities.  \nAre you looking for resources to help you support someone struggling with addiction? Is someone else’s addiction negatively affecting you?  \nHelp is on the way for you and your loved ones struggling with an addiction. MCC is now hosting Al-Anon Family Group meetings. \nJoin our weekly anonymous meetings from 11 a.m. to noon starting on Saturday\, July 30\, 2022\, at MCC in Room 16. Enter MCC from Suite 150. In this open and confidential setting\, you will learn how to apply basic recovery principles to your personal or loved one’s situation.  \nThere is no fee to participate and pre-registration is not required. \nThis is an open meeting\, so families\, friends\, and observers are welcome. Recovery is for everyone! \nFor those who cannot attend this in-person weekly support\, the Madina House offers a regular virtual family support group: https://www.madinahouse.org/family-group \nRegardless of the issue\, you are dealing with\, we know that hosting space in your spiritual community center is part of the lasting change from the inside out.  \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \n \nWhat is Al-Anon?  \nThe Al-Anon Family Groups are a fellowship of relatives and friends of those affected by another person’s alcoholism and substance use who share their experiences\, strength\, and hope\, in order to solve their common problems. Addiction is regarded as a family illness\, and the philosophy focuses on the principle that changed attitudes can aid recovery. \nAl-Anon is not allied with any sect\, denomination\, political entity\, organization\, or institution; does not engage in any controversy\, and neither endorses nor opposes any cause. There are no dues for membership. Al-Anon is self-supporting through its own voluntary contributions. This Al-Anon Family Group session is called Celebrating Surrender AFG WSO ID 30787606. \n \n\n– MCC’s Substance Use Family Support Group: https://mcceastbay.org/support-group\n– More talks about various forms of use in Muslim Community: https://mcceastbay.org/abuse\n\nResources \n\nMuslims find a safe place to recover from alcohol addiction: the mosque\nFor Muslims wrestling with substance abuse\, it’s often a silent struggle\nSubstance Abuse and Addiction in the Muslim Community: Facing Stigma and Seeking Support\nThe Imam and the Drug Addict\, IlmFeed\nOvercoming Addiction: An Islamic Approach to Recovery (OAIAR)\n\nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \nFAQs ABOUT AL-ANON\nIs this a religious fellowship? \nThe Al-Anon Family Group is a spiritual fellowship\, not a religious one. We avoid discussion of specific religious doctrine\, and members of all faiths (or of none) are welcome. Our Twelve Steps ask us to find a “Power greater than ourselves” who can help us solve our problems and find serenity. Each member is free to define that power in his or her own way. \nIs an appointment needed? \nNo advance notification or formal written referral is necessary to attend an Al-Anon or Alateen meeting.  Most Al-Anon groups have a contact who can be called for information about the group\, our program in general\, or for directions to a meeting. For this meeting\, it is munir@mcceastbay.org. \nHow much is this going to cost? \nThere are no dues or fees in Al-Anon and Alateen meetings. MCC does not charge a fee to provide the space. Some other groups pass a basket for voluntary contributions to support paying rent (if applicable)\, provide literature\, and offer support to local and worldwide service centers. \nIs there a registration process to attend Al-Anon meetings? \nThe meetings are on a walk-in basis. Al-Anon has no membership list and does not take attendance. You’re welcome to attend as frequently or infrequently as you choose. There is never any obligation.  \nHow will Al-Anon help me? \nMany who come to Al-Anon/Alateen are in despair\, feeling hopeless\, unable to believe that things can ever change. We want our lives to be different\, but nothing we have done has brought about change. We all come to Al-Anon because we want and need help. \nIn Al-Anon and Alateen\, members share their own experience\, strength\, and hope with each other. You will meet others who share your feelings and frustrations\, if not your exact situation. We come together to learn a better way of life\, to find happiness whether our loved one is still addicted or not. It is recommended to try 6 different meetings to determine if Al-anon is right for you.  \nMy friend/loved one is a drug addict. Can I go to an Al-Anon meeting?\nYou are also welcome to try Al-Anon meetings\, then decide if the Al–Anon program might be helpful to you. The primary purpose of Al-Anon is to provide support to those affected by another person’s drinking. In a membership survey 35% of our members said they joined our program because of a loved one’s drug addiction and that their lives had improved since attending meetings. The survey also showed that 78% of these members eventually realized that someone’s drinking also negatively affected their lives. \nThere is another program\, Nar-Anon\, which is for people affected by a loved one’s drug addiction. You can visit their web site here: Nar–Anon.org. You are also welcome to try Al–Anon meetings\, then decide if the Al-Anon program might be helpful to you. \nWill anyone say I’ve been there? \nAnonymity is the spiritual foundation of Al-anon\, ever a reminder to place principles above personalities. One of the ways this is carried out is by group members introducing themselves by first name only. Meetings are confidential\, and we do not disclose whom we see or what we hear at meetings to anyone.  \nDo I have to say anything at a meeting? \nIt is your choice to speak or not during the meetings. Newcomers are welcomed to meetings\, usually provided with literature and a local meeting list\, and invited to listen and learn. Some meetings offer beginners’ meetings\, specifically for newcomers. Long-time members are available to answer questions before or after the meetings. \nResources\n\nAl-Anon Family Group (for families with a loved one suffering through an addiction)\nEast Bay Intergroup of Alcoholics Anonymous (for those suffering through an addiction)\nAlameda County Department of Public Health – Substance Abuse Resource List\nAlameda County Behavioral Health – Resource List and Helpline (1-844-682-7215)
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/family-group/2022-08-20/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Interfaith & Community Outreach
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