Where My Life Was Saved

I got sober @ Lambda Center. Houston. Texas. 2003.

Lambda was formed in 1978 for the Gay & Lesbian community here as a recovery center for AA and Al-Anon. It was formed by alcoholics, for alcoholics. Lambda operates according to the Twelve Traditions of AA.

It really is a wonderful place to be, virtually a second home to many of us. Currently, Lambda hosts 47 AA, Al-Anon and CMA meetings each week. Attendance varies, but I would not be surprised if 1000 of us are there at some point each week.

There are 3 meeting rooms. One seats about 20, the most used room seats 50 and the Big Room seats over 100. This room has a stage and podium and sound system. Most fundraisers take place here along with speaker meetings and large dinners. There are times when all 3 rooms are being used concurrently. There's also a library with over 400 books about recovery. Free to those who wish to read. We have a full and newly remodeled kitchen. The Coffee Bar sells Starbuck's and assorted candies along with AA-approved literature. And, of course, there's the smoking lounge. Of course.

All of this is free. It operates totally on donations. We are self-supporting. Lambda celebrates 27 years in operation next month, April 18-24 -- Founder's Week. Just in case you find yourself in town, please drop by for a visit. And a meeting.