All of the meetings posted on this site's Calendar are 'Open'.
This means that not only may one find the particular person who is
seeking 'recovery', but perhaps also a concerned, supportive family-
member, or friend.

SOS is respectful of each individual. As such, we encourage &
support PATHS to sobriety. So, one may encounter people who attend
other groups in addition to SOS -- all of which comprise that
individual's 'program'. (12-Step, SMART, Depression, Anxiety etc.) We
are not substance-specific: the 'drug' itself is not as important as
the fact that it is/was causing distress, and that 'change' is
desired. One is almost certain to find a variety of opinions &
beliefs, and therefore a potential wealth of avenues to explore. The
aim is to have a safe, secular setting in which help & support may be
shared.

'Closed' meetings are limited to the residents of the facility in
which the meeting is held, and perhaps the SOS volunteers who have
helped establish them, or help facilitate them. Though not open to
the public, they serve a vital role in providing Choice, and an
approach to recovery from addictions/alcoholism through
empowerment.There are three in New York State: two in Intensive
Residential Rehabilitation Facilities, and one in a correctional
facility.