The Episcopal Recovery Ministries (ERM) is a St. Louis based organization dedicated to helping anyone suffering from addictions into recovery. It consists of a group of clergy and lay volunteers appointed by the Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Missouri. Each has had personal experience with addiction and recovery, and is an active member of the Evangelical Lutheran Churches of America (ELCA) or The Episcopal Church. If you worry that you or someone you care about may be suffering from an addiction to alcohol, drugs or gambling, on their web site are questionnaires that can help determine what help is needed. There are also links to self-help and professional groups.