MISSION STATEMENT

Teens will be given the opportunity to participate in Teen Addiction Anonymous,

a 12 step recovery program that was created

by teens

with teens

and for teens

in terms of addressing addictive behavior.

Purposes of Teen Addiction Anonymous:

1)  To provide teens with a means to change any self-destructive behavior

2)  To educate teens about the 12 step recovery program for prevention and intervention

3)  To facilitate meetings where teens can offer peer support and unconditional acceptance

4)  To generate a sense of awareness and honesty in terms of personal healing

5)  To encourage teens to seek personal gain through assessment and commitment to recovery

6)  To offer teens a means to communicate both in the group and with parents/family

7)  To discuss personal visions and strategies for developing those skills needed to attain achievement

8)  To insure that all teens understand the significance that each person has in this world as well as the ability to find hope and peace of mind for personal happiness