“Breaking the Ice” - a new CMA Meeting Launches in Bronzeville
Breaking the Ice - Beginners CMA Meeting,” will launch Friday, March 6, 2026, from 7 to 8 pm at Chicago Black Gay Men’s Caucus, 2930 S. Michigan Ave. The location is easily accessible on CTA via No. 4 Michigan Ave. bus, or a fifteen minute walk from the Bronzeville/IIT Green Line station at Michigan and 35th.
The weekly format will vary to include readings from the Crystal Meth Anonymous 12-Step Guide on two of the weeks; one week devoted to open sharing; and one week with a guest lead speaker from the Chicago recovery fellowship
Two meetings are on the move, starting March 1-2: Saturday “Decolonizing Recovery” and Sunday 3/11
Two meetings are on the move, starting March 1-2: the Saturday “Decolonizing Recovery,” moving to the New Town Alano Club, and the Sunday 3/11, moving two doors north to 4140 N. Sheridan.
‘You Better Work’ CMA Meeting Moves to Printers Row Mondays 6 PM
NOTE: No meeting on Monday, January 20. The meeting will resume January 27.
The “You Better Work” CMA Beginners Meeting has moved from Wednesdays at Above and Beyond Recovery Center to Mondays at 6 pm at Grace Episcopal Church, 637 S. Dearborn, in Printers Row. The meeting uses the new 12-Step Guide developed by NY CMA.
‘You Better Work’ CMA Meeting Moves to Printers Row Mondays 6 PM
NOTE: No meeting on Monday, January 20. The meeting will resume January 27.
The “You Better Work” CMA Beginners Meeting has moved from Wednesdays at Above and Beyond Recovery Center to Mondays at 6 pm at Grace Episcopal Church, 637 S. Dearborn, in Printers Row. The meeting uses the new 12-Step Guide developed by NY CMA.
New CMA Meeting, Decolonizing Recovery, Begins July 6
A new open CMA meeting, “Decolonizing Recovery,” will begin July 6th running Saturdays at 11:30 am., at the Rec Room, 4138 N. Sheridan Rd. (approximately 2 blocks north of the Sheridan Red Line CTA station).
Meeting Profiles: AA Big Book Study Monday 2 pm Online
The weekly Monday 2 pm Online Meeting of Chicago CMA is a safe and supportive space for individuals in and out of the Chicago area to come together and work on their recovery journey through the guidance of the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous.
Meeting Profiles: ‘You Better Work!’
Hosted at the Grace Episcopal Church in Printers Row, “You Better Work!” meets each Monday from 6:00 to 7:00 pm, with a lead speaker, and readings from the CMA 12-Step Guide.
Meeting Profiles: Monday Night Steppin’ in Andersonville
Each Monday at 7:30 p.m., Steppin’ in Andersonville is a speaker/share meeting focusing on a different step each week, going in order from 1-12. It’s held on the grounds of Ebenezer Lutheran Church, 1650 W. Foster in Chicago.
Meeting Profiles: Online ‘Sex & Sobriety’ Saturdays at 2 pm
The latest CMA Chicago online meeting, “Sex & Sobriety,” launched January 13, 2024. The 2 pm meeting takes place every Saturday, and represents the 13th online meeting using CMA Chicago’s Zoom platform - Zoom ID: 9257252525.
Meeting Profiles: Friday Night Beginners’
The CMA Friday Beginners’ Meeting at 7:00 pm at the Center on Halsted Youth Center (2nd Floor), is Chicago’s oldest meeting, and is typically its largest.
Meeting Profiles: ‘Topics, Lead, Discussion,’ Wednesday 2 pm Online
A pre-pandemic in-person meeting served as inspiration for this Wednesday 2 pm CMA Online “Topics, Lead and Discussion” Meeting
Meeting Profiles: Sunday Night Step Study
Every Sunday night at 6 pm, the Step Study Meeting takes place at Broadway United Methodist Church, in the basement at 3344 N Broadway in Chicago. The meeting uses the NYC CMA guide, “The Twelve Steps for Crystal Meth Addicts” as its primary literature.
New CMA Online Meeting Launches, Saturdays at 2 pm
A new CMA Chicago online meeting launched January 13. The 2 pm meeting will take place every Saturday. Chaired by Don with Jeff P as GSR, the meeting represents the 13th online meeting using CMA Chicago’s Zoom platform - Zoom ID: 9257252525.
CMA Meeting To Start Within Haymarket
CMA Chicago’s Hospitals & Institutions Committee seeks volunteers for a 12-step meeting planned for clients at Haymarket Center, a residential recovery center in the West Loop area of Chicago.
New CMA Meeting ‘Sex, Intimacy, Relationships’ Starts Sept. 6
A new CMA closed weekly meeting focused on Sex, Intimacy, and Relationships is starting Wednesday Sept. 6 at 7 pm, at Ebenezer Church. 1650 W. Foster in Chicago.
Two CMA Chicago Meetings Relocate Effective June 21
Two CMA Chicago meetings are relocating as NTAC (New Town Alano Club) moves to new quarters at 3326 N. Ashland effective June 21.
Join CMA Post-Pride Parade Potluck, June 25 at Montrose Beach
CMA Chicago is hosting a post-parade Pride Potluck Sunday June 25 at Montrose Beach, 5 - 7:30 pm. Look for the Pink Flag.
New CMA Meeting Launching May 17 in Chicago’s West Side
“You Better Work!” CMA 12 Step Study Guide Meeting has moved, beginning Monday, January 6, 2025, to Grace Episcopal Church at 637 S. Dearborn in Chicago's Printers Row.
New CMA Online Meeting for Veterans, First Responders
A new online meeting, CMA for Veterans and First Responders, begins Sunday April 23 at 8 pm CST.
New Year’s Eve - Worldwide Online Share-A-Thon
The Bronx Zoomers Group is hosting holiday Speak-a-thons for the CMA Fellowship Worldwide helping to carry the message of hope, fellowship, and recovery during some of the most challenging times of the year!
Please see bronxzoomers.com for more information.