Marina Pacifica Fellowship Group

The absence of adequate meeting space can have dire repercussions, especially during these trying times, when many experts are seeing dramatic declines in mental health. In today's economy, suitable rental space is increasingly expensive, and with growing attendance at live meetings post-pandemic, the cost of supplies and utilities has skyrocketed. Hospitals and Rehab treatment programs can provide initial help, but ongoing recovery is most likely maintained through the 12-step programs and attendance at in-person meetings.

Untreated alcoholism contributes to a host of public burdens, including excessive medical costs, domestic violence, drunk driving, crime, reckless behavior, and generally overburdening the emergency services and criminal justice systems. Recovery is based upon seeking a connection with a Higher Power, practicing spiritual principles, and helping others suffering from addiction. The meeting space provides a safe haven for all who wish to recover, including the LBGTQ Community. Socialization and a place to connect to one's peers is essential to maintaining recovery.

Long term recovery is abundant in this fellowship. Many members have over twenty, thirty, or forty years of personal recovery. They may work alongside you. They may teach your children, police your streets, administer your medical care, conduct your religious ceremonies, check out your groceries, and prepare your taxes. Yet, due to the principle of anonymity, you likely do not know they are people in recovery.

Our long-term goal is to buy a place of our own, without the restrictions of a landlord...insuring that a place to meet will be there for generations to come.

A list of available meetings, both on zoom and live, is available at www.marinapacificafellowship.com.

Testimonials

I am a lifelong Long Beach resident who struggled with substance abuse. After rehab, I began attending 12 step meetings at the MPFG. I was welcomed with open arms and finally realized I was not unique, nor alone in my quest for sobriety and a new and better life. I am sober over 28 years and am still attending meetings at MPFG to maintain my sobriety and to help the new person just coming in. This the most meaningful part of my sobriety and I owe my beautiful life today to MPFG and other 12 step meetings. I love my life! Bob P.

I have struggled with alcoholism my entire life. I could write a PhD. worthy dissertation on all the causes and effects alcoholism has wrought on my family, myself and society.
To be clear, I take full responsibility for my behaviors and actions associated with my struggle. Equally. I take full responsibility for my recovery and atonement for my actions.
The price my family and friends have paid emotionally and financially are beyond mere words. Society has been burdened as well. The cost personally, both emotionally, financially and physically, has, to put it mildly, been great!
I have given up my freedom, been homeless, unemployed and a complete burden to the State, at times.
I have been sober 445 days, to date. Today, I am no longer homeless. I am employed. I am a contributor to the State financially. I have the respect of my family and friends and myself. This life transformation would not have been possible with out the support of the Marina Pacific Fellowship Group.

Douglas B.

My first 12-Step meeting was at the 7am Attitude Adjustment Meeting at Marina Pacifica. I felt nervous going into a room with so many folks, but I felt welcomed and at home, from that very first day. At MP, I found many people whose stories I related to and a huge group of friends who showed me how they stayed sober, which in turn, helped keep me sober. One of the special things about this group is the strong sense of community between the members and their willingness to reach out their hand to the alcoholic who is still struggling. Marina Pacifica has been a huge part of my journey in recovery and in the lives of countless others.

TH, Long Beach, CA

I walked into Marina Pacifica Fellowship on May 30 of 2002, dying of untreated alcoholism. Seven days prior to that, I had flatlined at an ER due to my advanced state of alcoholism.
The recovery home that I went to took us to MP meetings every morning and that became my home group and has been for 20 years now! I suffer from a fatal disease and this is my medicine . I don't know what I would have done without God and the beautiful men and women from Marina Pacifica. I don't know how I can ever pay them back.. but I will never stop trying! If you or someone you know needs help please reach out to us

Rhonda F.