Over the many decades since the founding of Alcoholics Anonymous, much has been said and second guessed regarding AA’s sponsorship program. There is never a more positive confirmation of any program than the affirmed success of the program itself. Columbia South Carolina has recently just witnessed such affirmation with the great success of the Spring Valley Rotary Club’s mentoring program. This mentoring program was established several years ago by one of Columbia’s true hero’s and Fort Jackson’s former commanding general, Maj. Gen John A. Renner, Ret., Army Ranger. (Read more: Former Fort Jackson commander Renner dies)
The Rotarians have an established program now where they meet weekly, usually Monday nights for 1 ½ hours. In the sessions, about 10 community volunteers huddle in one-on-one sessions with their "clients'' who have signed contracts acknowledging their readiness to enter the mentoring relationship. Clients into this prestigious six-month program are processed through the Salvation Army after being screened by other agencies. The "State" article goes on to say, “The Rotarians are helping recovering alcoholics and drug addicts re-enter society as sober, productive wage-earners”.
Much more can be learned about this amazing program at: “Business give new hope to addicts”.
For further assistance with chemical dependence and addiction in Columbia South Carolina, please see: Columbia Treatment Centers
Additional addiction questions can best be channeled through Columbia’s Alcoholics Anonymous Intergroup office located at:
AA Intergroup
3014 Devine Street, Room 103
ColumbiaSC 29205
(803) 254-5301
www.area62.org
If you or a loved one are experiencing the heartache of one of this nations greatest challenges, addiction, this examiner truly wishes you the absolute best of luck and is confident compassionate resources will be found at the above describe locations and resources.
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