Local and National Resources
Information about AA including local meeting listings.
1035 S. Florida Avenue, Ste. 180
Lakeland, FL 33803-1165
Phone: (863) 688-0211
Facilitates the coordination and collaboration among organizations serving the homeless population of Polk County.
830 North Kentucky Ave.
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 687-8386
Alcoholics Anonymous is a voluntary, worldwide fellowship
of men and women from all walks of life who
meet together to attain and maintain sobriety.
A.A. World Services, Inc.,
P.O. Box 459,
New York, NY 10163
(212) 870-3400
The AA Grapevine is the international journal of Alcoholics Anonymous.
customerservice@aagrapevine.org
The Wilson House, Recovery House
Started in 1994. The Wilson House, is an in-house recovery center for the chronic male substance abuser. For many of the residents it's the last chance in a long string of failed attempts at sobriety. By the time they reach us, most are unemployable and unable to support themselves .New residents do not work, so they may focus on learning about the disease that has destroyed their lives. The two main texts we use are the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous and the 12 Steps and 12 Traditions. We believe that the AA program and a working relationship with a Higher Power are essential tom the recovery of the chronic substance abuser. Many residents of the Wilson House have been pulled from the gates of death and are now sober, happy and productive members of their communities.
If it is His will, we will continue to bring hope where there is despair.
Giving
Contributions can also be made by means of phone, email, or regular mail.
THE WILSON HOUSE
P O Box 2461
Lakeland, FL 33806
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Thank you for your consideration and support!
Our Mission.
The Wilson House mission is to serve the homeless male chronic substance abuser through counseling and the 12-step program of Alcoholics Anonymous. The goal is take the addicted hopeless, homeless individual from physical, mental and spiritual bankruptcy to independence and a productive member of our community. The three-phase program will equip them with knowledge, tools and life long support group to remain sober and productive contributors of society.
THE WILSON HOUSE currently consists of two houses with seventeen beds and both operating. Their purpose is to serve the homeless adult male chronic substance abuser through the spiritual steps and traditions of Alcoholics Anonymous. This environment affords them a safe home to develop skills dealing with relationships and other living opportunities. The program began in 1994 with six men, members of Alcoholics Anonymous, with the intention of helping the hopeless and homeless chronic substance abusers by providing a halfway house. The program would is based on the principles of AA, which had been effective in their individual lives. It would be funded by contributions, not dependent on any one organization.
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