Crystal Meth Anonymous

Why do we support the Crystal Meth AnonymousWorld Services?

A vital obligation of our twelve step work -- our continuing recovery -- is that we carry the message of recovery to other crystal meth addicts. We do this one on one, and we also do this by supporting a service structure that ensures our meetings and our members have access to essential services and information. Our service structure, at its various levels, provides literature, chips, meeting lists, telephone hotlines, websites, information packets and more. It provides an opportunity for recovering addicts to be of service to other addicts. Our service structure ensures our survival as a Fellowship.

Membership in CMA is in no way contingent upon financial support of the fellowship. Yet groups, areas, regions and the CMA World Services all have necessary expenses that must be paid. Our funds must come from within -- our spiritual principal of self-support requires this. Crystal Meth Anonymous is entirely self-supporting -- no outside contributions are accepted.

All groups benefit from the general services although not all groups contribute to the General Services's support. All contributions are voluntary.

How can I give to Crystal Meth Anonymous "World Services"?

To support the essential services of the general services it is suggested that each group, through an informed group conscience, adopt a plan by which to contribute to the general services and other CMA service entities. Although each group's plan will be tailored to the needs and the means of the group, we have provided guidelines below that may serve useful.

How much is enough?

CMA is not a traditional organization. We do not seek to make a profit or have large reserves of money. We need enough money to pay our expenses, so when the newcomer needs a meeting; there is a room in which to meet, a telephone number to call, literature to read, and a chip to encourage. We must remember our primary purpose is to carry the message.

While some groups may not be able to give much, there is an important spiritual significance to making regular contributions. Once a group's basic expenses have been met, i.e. rent, literature, chips, and refreshments, and a "prudent reserve" has been set aside, we suggest that the group consider donating its remaining money as follows:

*In many places around the country, and the world, our fellowship is very new and still growing. There may not yet be an organized District or Area in your location. Perhaps neighboring meetings have not yet formed an Intergroup. Check with other meetings nearby or the meeting lists on this website if you're unsure of the local service structure you may be able to participate in and benefit from. All groups may benefit from the services of the Crystal Meth Anonymous World Services.

Contributions to the General Services may be sent to:

CMA World Services
4470 W Sunset Blvd Ste 107 PMB 555
Los Angeles CA 90027-6302

Make checks payable to: Crystal Meth Anonymous
Let us know the name and time and place of the meeting and how we can contact you.

CMA's SIXTH TRADITION states that "A CMA group ought never endorse, finance or lend the CMA name to any related facility or outside enterprise lest problems, of money, property, or prestige divert us from our primary purpose." Thus, the SIXTH TRADITION suggests that meetings NOT contribute to treatment centers, recovery homes, events not recognized by CMA, and other similar outside enterprises or related facilities.

Can I contribute directly to the World Services?

Of course you can -- as long as you're a member of the fellowship. Perhaps the most important contribution you can make is the generous support of your own local group(s). Encourage your local groups, through their own group consciences, to regularly support the service structure of CMA locally and nationally. Everyone benefits.

Still want to give more? Individual contributions to the Crystal Meth Anonymous are limited to $1,200 per member per year. Crystal Meth Anonymous, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation and your contributions are fully tax-deductible to the amount allowed by law. You may request a receipt for your records. Contributions may be mailed to:

CMA World Services
4470 W Sunset Blvd Ste 107 PMB 555
Los Angeles CA 90027-6302

Make checks payable to: Crystal Meth Anonymous

Contributions from non-members of Crystal Meth Anonymous or any outside organization can not be accepted under any circumstances and, if received, will be respectfully returned.