Addiction Recovery Support Groups

AN ADICTION RECOVERY SUPPORT GROUP FOR EVERYONE

Whether seeking a 12-Step peer support group or something outside of the 12-Steps, you will find an addiction recovery support group for those struggling with alcoholism or other addictions. Groups can be found online or in person. These organizations can help with the necessary tools to overcome addiction or maintain sobriety so anyone can move beyond addiction and live a healthy, happy, and addiction-free life.

ONLINE ONLY GROUPS

addiction recovery support group for those struggling with alcoholism or other addictions

In The Rooms (Since 2008)
In The Rooms (ITR) gives “recovering addicts and alcoholics a place to meet and socialize when they’re not in face-to-face meetings. This basic concept has grown into a global online community with over 900,000 members who share their strengths and experience with one another daily. Through live meetings, discussion groups, and all the other tools In the Rooms has to offer, people from around the world connect with one another and help each other along their recovery journeys.” https://www.intherooms.com

Online Intergroup of A.A. (Since1994)
Online Intergroup of Alcoholics Anonymous (OIAA) sports hundreds of AA groups with thousands of members connecting through a variety of worldwide, online AA meetings with various formats like video conferencing, phone conferencing, message boards, email list-serve, and chatrooms in many languages. https://aa-intergroup.org

Step Chat (Since at least 2002)
StepChat is an online board for chat rooms, mainly using AA and the 12-Step model, to help people who may want to remain completely anonymous, who do not have access to AA meetings in person, or who may not be able to leave their homes to get peer support to remain sober and on track to recovery. Also perfect for meeting support between meetings! https://www.stepchat.com

(Since 1975)
Women for Sobriety (WFS) is dedicated to helping women in their recovery from alcoholism or drug addiction. Meeting and support groups follow a Thirteen Statement Program. The WFS New Life Program focuses on emotional and spiritual growth based on 13 Acceptance Statements.

The only requirement for membership is to be committed to continued abstinence. WFS offers many self-help tools such as an online forum, conferences, booklets, DVDs, as well as one-on-one support online, in-person, and via phone. https://womenforsobriety.org

(Since 1985)
Secular Organizations for Sobriety (SOS) offers meetings for alcoholics and addicts to get and stay sober. There are many in-person meetings as well as online groups. SOS approaches recovery from an abstinence-based model and is opened to various pathways to recovery without a spiritual basis. https://www.sossobriety.org

(Since 1994)
Self-Management And Recovery Training, or SMART Recovery™, is a support group for people struggling with addictions of any kind. Their 4-Point Recovery Program helps members to overcome addiction, teaches how to maintain sobriety, and gives the tools needed for a balanced life. https://www.smartrecovery.org

(Since 1994)
Moderation Management is a behavioral change national support group for people who want to cut down or stop their drinking. MM helps people to accept personal responsibility for choosing and maintaining their own path, whether moderation or abstinence. They promote early self-recognition when moderate drinking may be an achievable goal. https://moderation.org

(Since 2001)
LifeRing Secular Recovery is an international network of people in recovery from addictions of all kinds. The group uses peer support for personal growth and lead individuals in recovery as they develop personalized strategies for obtaining and maintaining sobriety. They accomplish this through the lens of their 3-S philosophy of Sobriety, Secularity, and Self-Help. https://lifering.org

The information found on our site is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. It should not be used in place of the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare providers. If you have a health issue, including addiction, it is recommended you contact a qualified healthcare provider.

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