Hospitals & Institutions

Crystal Meth Anonymous Current Speaking Commitments

For more information about the CMA H&I panels or to become involved in local CMA H&I service, please contact the CMA MN Area Intergroup, H&I Chairperson. brendab@cmamn.org  

CMA H&I Meeting schedule for the Minnesota Area:

Speakers Needed For Sharing Their Experience, Strength, & Hope At: 

Dellwood Recovery Center -  1st Monday Of The Month – Meet @ 5:00 at Tan House across from Mercy Hospital to speak @ 6pm to the Adults. 701 – S. Dellwood Ave., Cambridge, MN  55008


 Dellwood Recovery Center -  1st  Friday Of The Month -  Meet @ 6:00 at Tan House across from Mercy Hospital to speak @ 7pm to the Adolescents. 701-S. Dellwood Ave., Cambridge, MN  55008 – Link to map


AMRTC Chemical Dependency Unit (Cronin Bldg.)  - 1st & 3rd Saturday 6:30 to 7:30pm
Anoka Metro Regional Treatment Center -  Anoka, MN 55303 -  Requirements:  ID Required, No Tolerance for Tobacco  on premises.- Link to map 


Riverplace Counseling Center  (Men)  - Sunday at  6:00 to 7pm
1814 S. Ferry St. Anoka, MN 55118 – Link to map


Riverplace Counseling Center  (Women)  -  Time to be determined
9816 – NW Hwy 10, Elk River, MN 55330 – Link to map


CMA H&I suggested requirements:

To speak at a CMA H&I panel one must have at least six months of sobriety. To become a panel leader one must have at least two years of sobriety, must have attended H&I orientation, and must have spoken six (6) times at a CMA H&I meeting.

To all speakers when sharing we need to be careful in describing drug effects as some may be triggered and desire of use may be heightened. Please remember the recovery of others and avoid glorifying drugs and/or drug driven sex.  This is extremely important when speaking with adolescents.

Most Speaking commitments are in controlled facilities, and there are restrictions.  Keep personal items to a minimum.  Always check before if it is allowable to bring tobacco, or other personal items in with you.  The welfare of the patients and clients come first, and so does their recovery.  Non-compliance with these guidelines can be a reason for the speaker to be banned from facility.

Crystal Meth Anonymous Institution Meetings:

CMA is starting meetings in correctional facilities in the State of Minnesota, at the state level, and the county levels.  There is a need for volunteers that meet the speaking requirements, and also background check requirements.  The standard requirement is currently:  Not having any criminal background, OR, if you have felonies, or misdemeanors, you have to be off probation, or parole, for a year.  You cannot have charges currently pending.  There will be BCA background checks, and with felons, the final approval then must come from facility warden.  No contraband of any kind is allowed, no tobacco, PICTURE ID, and there is a background check form and approval and orientation for each facility.  These will be CMA meetings being brought into the facilities, so the ability to facilitate a meeting is required.  There are many available facilities open for both men and women, if interested in any of the following, please contact the CMA MN Area Intergroup H & I Chairperson.  brendab@cmamn.org. 

CMA H & I Institution Meeting Schedules are: 

Anoka County Institutions:

Lino Lakes Medium Security – (Women) Tuesdays @ 7:30-8:30pm7525 – 4th Ave., Lino Lakes, MN  55014

Lino Lakes Medium Security – (Men)  Tuesday s @ 8:30-9:30pm7525 – 4th Ave., Lino Lakes, MN  55014

Minnesota Department of Corrections, minimum security facilities:

There are new volunteer opportunities available at the following:

Lino Lakes (LL) Mayo & Sibley Buildings - 7525 Fourth Avenue, Lino Lakes, Minnesota  55014 {Schedule availability for programming: Tuesday/Friday   6:30-9:00 p.m.}

Red Wing (RW) Knox Building, Level 1 Adult Offender Program Unit - 1079 Highway 292, Red Wing, MN  55066 {Schedule availability for programming: Wednesday / Thursday 6:00-8:30 p.m., Friday 9:00-11:00 a.m. and 12:30-4:00 p.m.}

MSU Stillwater (STW) - 970 Pickett Street,  Bayport, Minnesota  55003-1490 {Schedule availability for programming: Monday/Tuesday 7:15-8:30 p.m.}

Shakopee (SHK) - 1010 West Sixth Avenue, Shakopee, Minnesota  55379 {Schedule availability for programming: Monday 7:00-9:00 p.m.,   Thursday 7:00-8:00 p.m.}

Faribault (FRB) Dakota Building - 1101 Linden Lane, Faribault, Minnesota  55021-6400 {Schedule availability for programming:  Wednesday   6:15-8:30 p.m.}

Individuals interested in volunteering with the Minnesota Department of Corrections (MN DOC), minimum security facilities must complete both a Volunteer Application and Offender Association form.

Click the folowing link to download the new forms for 2008. .

Volunteer Application and Offender Association form for MN DOC April 2008.PDF

Please write on your application, which minimum security facility you prefer to volunteer. Once approved, each volunteer applicant will be contacted by a MN DOC facility volunteer coordinator to schedule attendance at a mandatory volunteer orientation. Please return both your completed Volunteer Application and Offender Association form to:CMA Minnesota Area Intergroup13651 Hematite Circle NW   Ramsey, MN 55303

                                                 Thank you for your time and consideration! 

Helpline phone # 612-558-5655

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