NorCal CMA relies on the effort and participation of our dedicated volunteers, committee chairs, and board members who work to make sure NorCal CMA is carrying our message in the spirit of the Twelve Steps, Twelve Traditions, and Twelve Concepts for World Service.
NorCal CMA has been organized by, and is responsible to, the groups that comprise our fellowship located in Northern California and for the purpose of coordinating the services which individual groups cannot provide.
We're here to help you carry a message of recovery to the addict who still suffers.
Monthly Intergroup (GSR) MEETING
2nd Saturday of Every Month
11:00 am to 12:30 pm PT
Hybrid — NorCal CMA Board Members, Committee Chairs, GRSs, and members of the fellowship
Castro Community Meeting Room
511 Castro Street (Above Bank of America)
San Francisco, CA 94114
This meeting is wheelchair accessible.
Join Meeting Remotely: https://zoom.us/j/97432901845
Meeting ID: 974 3290 1845
Passcode: 839860
All NorCal CMA Members are invited to attend the monthly meeting of the NorCal CMA District/Intergroup. All Group Service Representatives (GSRs) and Board Members are strongly encouraged to attend so that their groups are well represented.
Email DCM@norcalcma.org to be added to the GSR email notification.
COMMITTEES
Attendance at the assemblies and committee meetings is open to all addicts interested in the rewards of service. Committees are always in need of volunteers, and there is no specific clean-time/sobriety requirements to serve on most of them.
For more information, contact specific committee chairpersons via email.
All members of any committees or subcommittees created by or pursuant to our bylaws are required to:
Identify as “meth addicts” (among any other identifiers), having arrested their use of methamphetamines, alcohol, inhalants, any medication not taken as prescribed, and all other mind-altering substances; AND
Be living within the principles of the Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions of Crystal Meth Anonymous, which constitute a program of recovery.
Article VIII: Section 4
Hospitals & Institutions Committee (H&I)
The H&I Committee is looking for volunteers to bring meetings into facilities in San Francisco, Sacramento, San Jose and Santa Cruz. We have a waiting list for facilities who are reaching out to us for help. That's where you come in.
In order for us to be able to bring a meeting to a facility, we need a minimum of four volunteers with a year or more of sobriety who is working the steps with a sponsor.
The H&I Committee meets every month to transmit and receive updates, and to provide an opportunity for new volunteers to get connected with service.
4th Saturday of Every Month
10:30 am to 11:30 am PT
Online via Zoom — H&I Committee Meeting
Join Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/84737139750
Meeting ID: 847 3713 9750
Passcode: H&I2023
We have started a phone list of members in service to H&I in case there is need to reach out to someone to cover a commitment. Please email hospitalschair@norcalcma.org to be added to the list.
Public Information & Outreach Committee (PI&O)
The PI&O Committee is looking for volunteers to take calls from addicts in need of support, and those who may have questions about the CMA program. Phone Line Volunteers are remote positions, and we have openings with some shifts as short as 1-hour-per-week. The minimum requirements are 1 year of continuous clean time AND completion of all 12 steps with a sponsor.
For more information, email publicinfochair@norcalcma.org.
The PI&O Committee meets fully online via Zoom on the 3rd Saturday of every month. All members and those curious about PI&O are invited to attend.
3rd Saturday of Every Month
11:45 am to 12:45 pm PT
Online via Zoom — PI&O Committee Meeting
Join Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/87214367468
Meeting ID: 872 1436 7468
Passcode: PI&O2023
If you would like more information about the work of the PI&O Committee, would like printed copies of the updated meeting schedule, or would like printed copies of our pamphlets, please email publicinfochair@norcalcma.org.
To download the latest versions of our pamphlets, please visit the CMA Pamphlets page under Literature.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee
NorCal CMA is committed to fostering safe, inclusive spaces for all recovering crystal meth addicts, regardless of age, race, physical appearance, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, background, disability, or other personal identifiers, while engaging our Fellowship around issues of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in their local meetings.
As our newest committee, we are still ramping up. If you would like to serve as a member of the DEI committee or if have other questions centered around issues of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging, please email our chair: dei@norcalcma.org for additional information.
Inclusivity Statements
The Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee of NorCAL CMA has collected these inclusivity statements from across the fellowship of Crystal Meth Anonymous. These statements are being used in meetings all over the world and are wonderfully diverse, yet focused on the same goal: to increase the feeling of inclusivity in CMA meetings.
We’d like to offer this as a resource for your meeting in case you would like to add one of these to your meeting script. Feel free to use these statements as is, or adapt to the needs and group conscience of your meeting.
Social Events Committee
The Social Events Committee is looking for volunteers who want to bring their ideas for creative events and sober meet-ups to the fellowship. We host dozens of events throughout the year to provide opportunities for connection and fellowship outside of meetings. Join us for our remote committee meetings on the 4th Saturday of every month.
4th Saturday of Every Month
11:45 am to 12:45 am PT
Online via Zoom — Social Events Committee Meeting
Join Meeting Remotely: https://zoom.us/j/89406146305
Meeting ID: 894 0614 6305
Passcode: Social2023
We also operate a private Facebook group as a way to stay connected, linked under events in the navigation above. For more information, or if you would like to be invited to our groups and events, email our social events chair at socialeventschair@norcalcma.org.
California Area Assembly — December 7, 2024
Join the California Area Assembly for the Annual Meeting where we will elect the new Northern California Delegate for a two-year term. The meeting will begin at 12:00 pm PST in San Jose and will be held in a hybrid format. Before the meeting, join us for a special brunch for those in attendance which begins at 11:00 am.
Saturday, December 7th
Brunch: 11:00 to 11:45 am PT
CAA Meeting: 12:00 to 2:00 pm PT
Hybrid — Meeting & Elections
88 E San Fernando Street
San Jose, CA 95113
This meeting is wheelchair accessible.
Join Meeting Remotely: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83705305679?pwd=eMFxSJb8XukoeplthdYFdPbh2v7TX5.1
Meeting ID: 8370 530 5679
Passcode: Ef9ysTQA
About the Northern California Delegate
The Area is the next level of service within CMA. Each Area corresponds to a single state or province within the worldwide CMA fellowship. Our Area, the California Area Assembly includes three districts: NorCal CMA (that's us), the Los Angeles District of CMA, and San Diego CMA. The California Area Delegates are the voice of the District to the CMA General Service Conference. The General Service Conference is the annual assembly of the service body for Crystal Meth Anonymous. Because it is made up of Area Delegates as well as the Board of Trustees and the General Service Committee, it is considered the voice of the fellowship. And now we're ready to elect a new Northern California Delegate. If you would like to step into service at this level, here are some things you should know:
Area Delegate Qualifications:
5 Years or more of continuous clean time
Experience in CMA service at the District, Area or General Service levels
Responsibilities:
Attend California Area Meetings
Attend the annual General Service Conference
Facilitate Pre-Conference and Post-Conference sessions
Stay informed of group's conscience on a variety of CMA Topics
Work with the other California Area Delegate to coordinate these efforts.
Term Length:
2-Years
Begins January 2025
Ends December 2026
More Information
If you would like more information on the position, please feel free to email our District Committee Member or California Area Delegate, and they will be happy to answer your questions. Meeting information is also be available on the NorCal CMA Events Calendar page.
Have Additional Questions? Reach out to DCM or CA Area Delegate:
Email the NorCal CMA District Committee Member (DCM), Anthony R. at dcm@norcalcma.org
Email the NorCal Area Delegate Rob I. at califdelegate@norcalcma.org
Visit the California Area Assembly of CMA website at https://californiaareaassembly.org/
2022 General Service Conference
The California Area Assembly sent delegates Rob I. and Jared B. to the 2022 General Service Conference. They provided a presentation on the GSC report to our May 2023 Intergroup/GSR meeting. Additionally, a copy of the presentation was emailed to all the GSRs.
You can download the full report by clicking here: 2022 General Service Conference Report