The first step to overcoming an addiction is to admit that you have a problem. The new year is a great time to make that fresh start. The following groups are led by supportive people who are recovering and would love to have you visit. We are grateful to the churches and the city for providing space for these nonsectarian meetings.

Alcoholics Anonymous

Tuesdays at 11 a.m., First English Lutheran Church, 401 W. Main Street

Wednesdays at 7 p.m., Whitewater Senior Center, 504 W. Starin Rd. (Starin Park) (We are not certain whether they will be meeting on New Year’s Day; if someone in the group can clarify this, please email whitewaterbanner@gmail.com.)

Thursdays at 7 p.m., St. Patrick Church – Berry Hall Rooms 1-2, 1225 W. Main Street

Fridays at 9:30 a.m., First English Lutheran Church, 401 W. Main Street

Narcotics Anonymous

Tuesdays at 8 p.m., Congregational UCC Church – Guild Hall, 133 S. Franklin Street (We are not certain whether they will be meeting on New Year’s Eve; if someone in the group can clarify this, please email whitewaterbanner@gmail.com.)

Gamblers Anonymous

Mondays at 7 p.m., First United Methodist Church – Library, 145 S. Prairie Street