For the public
Learn about our fellowship, our mission, and how we support those seeking recovery from crystal meth addiction.
Our Story
CMA is built on a simple idea: people helping people recover.
Many of us came in feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or exhausted from trying to manage things on our own. What we found was a place where we could be honest, be understood, and begin to rebuild together.
CMA Australia began on 16 August 2005, with a single meeting in Surry Hills. Since then, it has grown into a nationwide fellowship, but the heart of it remains the same: one person helping another, one day at a time.
You don’t need to have it all figured out to walk through the door. There are no fees, no pressure, and no expectations, just a community ready to support you if you want to stop using.
What We Do
CMA offers a practical, supportive path to recovery. You don’t need to understand everything straight away - just showing up is enough.
Meetings
Meetings are the foundation. They’re safe, confidential spaces where people come together to share, listen, and support each other. You can speak if you want to, or just listen.
Sponsorship
A sponsor is someone who has experience in recovery and is willing to guide and support you. It’s a one-on-one connection that can make the journey feel less overwhelming.
The Twelve Steps
The Twelve Steps provide a structured path to recovery. Many people choose to work through them with a sponsor, at their own pace.
Fellowship
Recovery doesn’t happen in isolation. Fellowship is the connection we build with each other - before and after meetings, over coffee, or simply staying in touch. It’s what reminds us we’re not alone.
Service
Service is about giving back in small, meaningful ways - helping set up a meeting, welcoming newcomers, or supporting the group. It strengthens both personal recovery and the wider community.
For Families and Loved Ones
If someone you care about is struggling with crystal meth, you’re not alone - and it can be incredibly hard to know what to do.
Crystal Meth Anonymous (CMA) is a fellowship for people who want to stop using and support each other in recovery. While our focus is on those experiencing addiction themselves, we recognise the deep impact it has on families and loved ones.
We’re not able to offer personal counselling or advice for specific situations. But we can help point you toward support, resources, and communities that understand what you’re going through.
Supporting Someone with Addiction
It’s natural to want to help - but knowing how to help can be complicated.
Approaching the situation with compassion, while also setting clear and healthy boundaries, is often one of the most important steps. For example:
“I care about you, but I can’t accept your drug use, and I won’t allow it around the children.”
Addiction is a complex and progressive illness - not a failure of willpower or character. Recovery is possible, but it usually begins when the person themselves is ready to seek help.
As difficult as it is, it’s rarely possible to force someone into recovery - no matter how much you care about them.
Families Need Support Too
Addiction doesn’t just affect one person - it affects everyone around them.
Many families find themselves trying to protect their loved one, sometimes shielding them from consequences. While this often comes from love, it can unintentionally delay their willingness to seek help. Support for yourself is just as important.
Groups like Al-Anon can offer understanding, practical tools, and a sense of connection with others who truly get it. Speaking to a GP or local recovery service can also be a helpful first step.
You don’t have to carry this alone.