Alcoholism and Mental Illness Alcoholics Anonymous San Diego Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. San Diego/Imperial County Region Narcotics Anonymous Narcotics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from drug addiction. San Diego County Al-Anon Al-Anon's purpose is to help families and friends of alcoholics recover from the effects of living with the problem drinking of a relative or friend. NAMI San Diego NAMI San Diego is a non-profit organization that provides education, support services, and advocacy to improve the quality of life of everyone affected by mental illnesses. Documentaries PBS: This Emotional Life Excellent educational resources are available through public television. This documentary can be purchased or checked out from your local library. PBS: The Secret Life of the Brain Another excellent educational public television broadcast that can be purchased or checked out from your local library. Inspirational Freedom Writers Foundation The Freedom Writers Foundation, a nonprofit organization founded in 1997, positively impacts communities by decreasing high school drop out rates through the replication and enhancement of the Freedom Writers Method. Drew Tretick “The electric violin provides a rich full sound that is very satisfying. The sound system I use has an amazing impact on pitches, the frequency, the pitches, people feel it. You are touching people with the sound. I think I’m touching people, stroking them with feeling, touching them with notes. You can send out incredible warm sound waves.” One Book: One San Diego Reading is an excellent coping skill, broadens one’s horizons and engages the brain in productive ways.