Save OurSelves-New York is a non-profit network of alternative recovery groups in New York State, which follow the guidelines and principles of SOS (Save OurSelves) International. Our groups are autonomous, non-professional local groups dedicated solely to helping individuals achieve and maintain sobriety. This site lists ongoing SOS meetings in & around New York State, as well links towards information pertaining to addictions (alcohol & other drugs), their associated problems, and approaching recovery from a rational, open-minded outlook.
All those who seek sobriety are welcome as members in any SOS group. There is no hidden agenda, as SOS seeks only to promote sobriety within a safe, secular setting. SOS encourages the scientific study of addiction in all its aspects. Religion or spirituality is maintained to be a private & personal matter left to each individual’s conscience. SOS does not limit its outlook to one area of knowledge or theory of alcoholism and addiction. SOS respects recovery in all forms, and is not in competition with any other program or group.
As a group, SOS-NY has no opinion on outside matters and does not wish to become entangled in outside controversies. This group does not discriminate on grounds of race, gender, sexual preference, religious or non-religious affiliation. This is an alternative to traditional twelve-step groups, but is often used in conjunction with other forms of recovery support.
Secular Organizations for Sobriety has helped countless thousands of addicted persons reclaim their lives for over 28 years. Your donations help us to effectively continue the implementation of the world’s oldest and largest alternative to spiritual 12-Step support groups.
S.O.S.
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT
ALL WNY FACE-TO-FACE MEETINGS ARE CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
If you would like to join an online SOS meeting (Zoom), please contact SOSofWNY@gmail.com.
General inquiries, questions/concerns — use the above email,
or voicemail at 716-636-4869 ext.318.
Please allow 24 hours for a response.
Other resources that may be helpful:
Erie County NY 24/7 Addiction Hotline: 716-831-7007 – https://www2.erie.gov/addictionhotline/
Erie County NY Crisis Services 24/7 Hotline: 716-834-3131 – http://crisisservices.org/
The Peer Support 24/7 Warmline: 844-749-3848 and 716-749-3848
The Peer Support 24/7 Texting Line: 716-392-2221
The Virtual Peer Support 24/7 Warmline: 833-361-6130
SOS Meetings in New York State
Monday
Depew / 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
ECMC Outpatient Clinic
5087 Broadway
Depew, NY 14043
Rochester / 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
First Unitarian Church
220 Winton Road South
Rochester, NY14610
Tuesday
Amherst / 7:15 pm - 8:30 pm
Center for Inquiry
1310 Sweet Home Road
Amherst, NY 14228
Williamsville / 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
BryLin BH Center
531 Farber Lakes Drive
Williamsville, NY 14221
Wednesday
Buffalo / 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
VA Medical Center, Rm #1002B
3495 Bailey Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14215
Depew / 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
ECMC Outpatient Clinic
5087 Broadway
Depew, NY 14043
Thursday
Buffalo / 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Stutzman Addiction Treatment Center
360 Forest Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14213
[CLOSED MEETING]*
Rochester / 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
First Unitarian Church
220 Winton Road South
Rochester, NY 14610
Friday
Buffalo / 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Erie County Medical Center
462 Grider Street, 9th floor, Room 981
Buffalo, NY 14215
[CLOSED MEETING]*
Rochester / 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
First Unitarian Church
220 Winton Road South
Rochester, NY 14610
*CLOSED MEETINGs may only be attended by the facilities' residents and SOS volunteers.
SOS & Other Links
Contact Info
SOS-New York
P. O. Box 664
Amherst, NY 14226-0664
Eric Chinchón, Coordinator
Tel.: (716) 636-4869 x318
FAX: (716) 636-1733
e-mail: echinchon@centerforinquiry.net
SOS International Clearinghouse
4773 Hollywood Blvd.
Hollywood, California 90027 USA
James Christopher, C.A.S., D.A.P.A.
Founder and Executive Director
Phone (323) 666-4295
Fax (323) 666-4271
Email: sos@cfiwest.org