National. Online only.

The primary purpose of 12StepMe.org chat is to provide an area for those who wish to assist others in doing the 12 steps as outlined in the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, for those who wish to learn how to sponsor others, and to demonstrate how God-dependence and service to others is the path to a happy, joyous, and free life. This website has no affiliation—implied or actual—to any organization, including Alcoholics Anonymous. The meetings in the chat room, however, are conducted by an AA group that is registered with the Online Intergroup of Alcoholics Anonymous.

admin@12stepme.org

www.12StepMe.org

National. In-person groups.

There is an increasing number of groups within AA that are not religious in their thinking or practice. These groups don’t recite prayers at the beginning or ending of their meetings nor do they suggest that a belief in God is required to get sober or to maintain sobriety. The AA Agnostica website does not endorse or oppose any form of religion or atheism.

aaagnostica@gmail.com

www.aaagnostica.org

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AddictionSurvivors.org is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing peer support communities for those with addiction disorders and their families and friends. Their forums include communities for opioid addiction, alcohol dependence, stimulant addictions, and benzodiazepine addiction.

MakeContact@
AddictionSurvivors.org

www.AddictionSurvivors.org

National. In-person meetings in seven states (MD, MA, NE, NJ, NY, PA, WA)

A nondenominational network of Christ-centered support and recovery groups. Meetings are open to men and women of all ages who struggle with various addictions and who are seeking lasting change in their lives. Loved ones and friends are also welcomed. AV partners with local church families and various Christian ministries that desire to reach out to those who are struggling with addiction-related issues.

Addictions Victorious
P.O. Box 5852
Deptford, NJ 08096
(866) 412-5252
info@AddVicInc.org
www.addvicinc.org

International. Meetings take place in-person, by telephone, online, and through email and chats.

Adult Children of Alcoholics is an anonymous 12 step, 12 tradition program of women and men who grew up in alcoholic or otherwise dysfunctional homes. Members meet with each other in a mutually respectful, safe environment and acknowledge common experiences. They discover how childhood affected them in the past and influences them in the present.

ACA WSO
P.O.Box 3216
Torrance CA 90510
562-595-7831
www.adultchildren.org

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AFIRM has links to Methadone Anonymous, Methadone Patient Support and Community Education Project. AFIRM spun off from Methadone Anonymous and is a self help group for, and led by, current and former methadone maintenance treatment patients. "Have you ever attended a 12-Step meeting and were not allowed to 'share' because you are a methadone patient? Have you ever gone to one of these meetings and felt like you could not be honest about being a methadone patient because there were things you needed to talk about?" AFIRM is useful for people who want to follow a 12-Step program while on methadone maintenance.

AFIRM
888-METH 7-86 (888-638-4786) (toll free) fchristie@afirmfwc.org
www.afirmfwc.org

International. Founded 1955. Over 24,000 in-person groups in 115 countries.

Fellowship of men, women and children whose lives have been affected by a family member or friend’s drinking. Al-Anon Family Group information is available in English, Spanish, and French. In general Al-Anon groups prefer that only family and friends of alcoholics attend their meetings. In Al-Anon, the focus is on the family member or friend, not the person with alcoholism. All family members, children, spouses, parents and friends or employers are welcome.

Al-Anon
1600 Corporate Landing Parkway
Virginia Beach, VA 23454-5617
888-4ALANON (toll free) or 757-563-1600
wso@al-anon.org
www.al-anon.alateen.org

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International. Founded 1935. Over 116,000 in-person groups and online.

Fellowship of men and women who come together to share their experience, strength and hope with the purpose of staying sober and helping other alcoholics to achieve sobriety. AA materials are available in English, Spanish and French. More specific information on AA members including the 2004 AA survey is available on the AA website. There are many online AA meetings. To find meetings in the U.S. and Canada, inquire at local AA offices or view AA’s online list. A growing number of private firms are offering text and other applications for finding AA meetings at no cost.

The Online Intergroup of Alcoholics Anonymous was formed to serve all online AA Groups in the rapidly growing online fellowship. It offers links to international sites in several languages and sponsors real time meetings, email meetings, events calendar, information and links to other sites and groups. There are an extraordinary number and variety of online groups available for US participants. More information can be found here. Membership in the Intergroup is open to all online AA groups and all AA members.

AA has meetings for young people, women and other groups.

AA General Service Office P.O. Box 459
Grand Central Station
New York, NY 10163
212-870-3400
www.aa.org

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International. Founded 1977. Over 100 open in-person groups nationwide, many in metro-Detroit.

An interdenominational, Christian fellowship that ministers to three groups: alcoholics or substance abusers, family members, and adult children raised in families affected by alcohol or substance abuse. Alcoholics For Christ ministries provide nondenominational, Jesus-centered, substance abuse support groups that utilize a common format and can be supported by the entire Bible-believing Christian community worldwide. Meetings can be located here.

Alcoholics for Christ
1316 N. Campbell Road
Royal Oak, MI 48067
800-441-7877 (toll free) al4christ333@sbcglobal.net
www.alcoholicsforchrist.com

International. Founded 1948. 170 in-person groups.

AV groups use the 12 Steps and the Alcoholics Victorious Creed in meetings. AV offers a "safe environment for recovering people who recognize Jesus Christ as their ‘Higher Power.’” Alcoholics Victorious is a public service of the Association of Gospel Rescue Missions. The AV website has a good directory of 12-Step and non-12 Step recovery resources and websites.

Alcoholics Victorious
4501 Troost Street
Kansas City, MO 64110-4127
816-561-0567
Email AV
www.alcoholicsvictorious.org

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National. In-person groups.

All Addicts Anonymous (AAA) is a program for all addicts and all addictions. It is grounded in the principles of the Four Absolutes, the Twelve Steps, and the Ten Points as adapted from Alcoholics Anonymous.

The Upstate Group of All Addicts Anonymous
P.O. Box 500
Hankins, NY 12741
Toll Free: 888-422-2476
alladdictsanonymous@gmail.com
www.alladdictsanonymous.org

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International. Founded 1982. In-person meetings in 14 states (mostly in California) and Canada.

Nonprofit support group for parents whose children (of all ages) have behavioral problems, including alcohol and/or drug use. Focus is on providing structure, consequences and consistency in addressing these issues. BILY Too - The Youth Group youth peer support groups, are available in some areas.

The Parent & Youth Support Group, P.O. Box 2062
Winnetka, CA 91396-2062
818-884-8242
bily1982@aol.com
bily.org

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International. Founded 1995. Online only.

BPSO provides useful information and support to the families, friends and loved ones of those who suffer from bipolar disorder (manic depression). “These resources have helped many of us inform ourselves, cope with behaviors that sometimes arise from the illness, better understand our own reactions, and determine how we may best support our loved ones in their efforts to understand and live with this often terrible disease." Its private, closed and unmoderated online listserv isn’t always available; however, the BPSO website offers many useful links to bipolar resources and websites. Members must not be diagnosed bipolar themselves. This web page has information on membership.

www.bpso.org

International. Founded 1998. Online only.

Bipolar World is for individuals with bipolar disorder (manic depression) and the families andfriends who care for them to meet, share and support each other. In addition to offering news and advice through links with professionals such as “Ask the Doctor,” there are message boards, chat rooms and resources on topics such as dual diagnosis, veterans with PTSD, teens, and parents of bipolar children.

bipolarworld@yahoo.com
www.bipolarworld.net

International. Founded 2008. In-person meetings in 19 states, Australia, Canada, Thailand and the United Kingdom.

The Buddhist Recovery Network supports the use of Buddhist teachings, traditions and practices to help people recover from the suffering caused by addictive behaviors. Open to people of all backgrounds, and respectful of all recovery paths, the organization promotes mindfulness and meditation, and is grounded in Buddhist principles of non-harming, compassion and interdependence. It seeks to serve an international audience through teaching, training, treatment, research, publication, advocacy and community-building initiatives. Their 2009 inaugural conference brochure describes their history and mission in great detail.

Buddhist Recovery Network
P. O. Box 4, Marylhurst Oregon 97036
paul@buddhistrecovery.org
www.buddhistrecovery.org

National, founded 1948. Active in 19 states.

The Calix Society is an association of Catholic alcoholics who are maintaining their sobriety through affiliation with and participation in the Fellowship of Alcoholics Anonymous. They welcome other alcoholics, not members of their faith, or any others, non-alcoholics, who are concerned with the illness of alcoholism and wish to join with us in prayer for our stated purposes.

The Calix Society
International Office
3881 Highland Ave. Suite 201
White Bear Lake, MN 55110
(651) 773-3117
TOLL FREE (USA/CANADA)
(800) 398-0524
www.calixsociety.org

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International. Founded 1990. 10,000 churches.

Celebrate Recovery is part of Saddleback Church. Celebrate has eight recovery principles based on the beatitudes. Celebrate Recovery provides peer support and service ministry within a Christ-centered, Bible-based recovery program. Conference listings and Celebrate Recovery tools are available online. Information on finding and starting groups is available here.

info@celebraterecovery.com
www.celebraterecovery.com

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International. Founded in 1980. Over 60 in-person groups mostly in Maryland and Delaware.

CDA is a 12-Step fellowship of men and women whose primary purpose is to stay clean and sober and to help others like them to achieve recovery from chemical dependence. The only requirement for membership is a desire to abstain from all mood changing and mind-altering chemicals. CDA does not attempt to replace AA or NA and encourages its members to use other programs along with CDA. CDA offers literature in the form of books and pamphlets including a starter kit for new groups.

CDA General Service Office
P O Box 423
Severna Park, MD 21146.
888-CDA-HOPE (toll free)
Email CDA
www.cdaweb.org

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International. In-person meetings in 13 states, Canada, the United Kingdom and online.

Co-Anon Family Groups is a 12-Step fellowship of men and women who are husbands, wives, parents, relatives, or close friends of someone who is dependent on cocaine. Co-Anon's Emeeting has over 300 members on 5 continents and functions as an "email group". Co-Anon literature can be ordered through their website, where there are links to other resources including a newsletter that members of any 12-Step group will find helpful.

Co-Anon Family Groups World Services
PO Box 12722
Tucson, AZ 85732-2722
800-898-9985 (toll free) or 520-513-5028
info@co-anon.org
www.co-anon.org

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International. Founded 1982. Over 2,000 weekly in-person meetings in the U.S. and Canada and 175 meetings in the United Kingdom.

Cocaine Anonymous is concerned solely with the personal recovery and continued sobriety of anyone who wants to stop using cocaine and all other mind-altering substances (including alcohol and other drugs) and to help others achieve the same.

CA World Services Office 3740 Overland Ave., Suite C Los Angeles, CA 90034
310-559-5833
cawso@ca.org
www.ca.org

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International. Founded 2000. 500 in-person weekly meetings.

Crystal Meth Anonymous is a 12-Step fellowship whose primary purpose is to lead a sober life and to carry the message of recovery to the crystal meth addict who still suffers. Membership is open to anyone with a desire to stop using drugs. CMA is a relatively young program, with growing activity.

CMA General Services
4470 W Sunset Blvd., Suite 107 PMB 555
Los Angeles, CA 90027-6302
Hotline Phone: 213-488-4455
www.crystalmeth.org

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International. In-person meetings and online discussion group.

Depressed Anonymous helps to form groups or circles of support for persons depressed. It uses a 12-Step program of recovery to provide therapeutic resources for depressed individuals of all ages and works with the chronically depressed and those recently discharged from health facilities who were treated for depression. Depressed Anonymous seeks to inform and educate the public about the signs and symptoms of depression, inform them of where they can go to seek help and to establish self-help programs in their own communities.

Depressed Anonymous
PO Box 17414
Louisville, KY 40217
502-569-1989
info@depressedanon.com
www.depressedanon.com

National. 275 chapters. Founded 1986. 1000 peer-run in-person support groups and online.

DBSA is a patient-directed organization that focuses on depression and bipolar disorder for individuals with these disorders and their families. In addition to their public education work, support for research and public policy, DBSA offers in-person and online peer mutual aid groups. DBSA also hosts interactive screening and wellness tools.To find out about in-person support group meetings click here and to find out about online support group information click here.

DBSA
730 N. Franklin, Suite 501 Chicago, IL 60610
800-826-3632 (toll free) or 312-642-0049
www.dbsalliance.org

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National. in-person meetings. Founded in 1989.

DTR is a program for people with co-occurring addiction and mental health disorders. It is a Twelve Step fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength, and hope so that they may solve their common problems and help others to recover from their particular addiction(s) and manage their mental disorder(s).

Click here to find contact information for a call center in your state that can help you find groups/meetings (if they exist) in your area

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State of Oregon. Founded 1996. In-person meetings at over 100 chapters.

DDA is a peer support program based on an authorized version of the 12 steps of Alcoholics Anonymous with an additional 5 steps that focus on dual diagnosis (mental illness and substance abuse). DDA’s unique 12 steps plus 5 program offers hope for achieving the promise of recovery.

DDA of Oregon
PO Box 2883
Portland, OR 97208
Toll Free: 877-222-1332
Office: 503-222-6484
jennifers@ddaoforegon.com

www.ddaoforegon.com

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International. Founded 1989. 880 in-person meetings.

DRA is a nonprofessional, independent, 12-Step based self-help organization for people with a dual diagnosis – people with chemical dependency and emotional or psychiatric illnesses. DRA’s Preamble and Twelve Traditions help guide its meetings, groups, intergroups, and service boards to operate in ways that best nurture the recovery of all members of its Fellowship.

Dual Recovery Anonymous World Service Central Office P.O. Box 8107
Prairie Village, KS 66208
877-883-2332 (toll free) or 913-991-2703
draws@draonline.org
draonline.org

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International. Founded 1971. 1000 chapters.

EA is a 12-Step fellowship of people who come together for the purpose of working toward recovery from emotional difficulties. EA is most suitable for people who are dually diagnosed and already attend AA or NA and people who want to use the 12 steps for emotional concerns not limited by diagnosis. Information available in English, Spanish, French, Japanese, and Spanish.

Emotions Anonymous
PO Box 4245
St. Paul MN, 55104-0245
651-647-9712
info@emotionsanonymous.org
www.emotionsanonymous.org

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International. Founded 1971. Over 500 in-person groups and online.

Families Anonymous (FA) is a 12-Step, self -help recovery program and fellowship of support groups for relatives and friends of those who have alcohol, drug or behavioral problems. Website includes information on meetings, literature, and an e-meeting. For those affected by drug or alcohol abuse, or related behavioral problems of a relative or friend.

Families Anonymous (FA)
P.O. Box 3475
Culver City, CA 90231-3475
800-736-9805
famanon@Families
Anonymous.org
www.familiesanonymous.org

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International. Founded 1960. 500 in-person groups.

Gam-Anon is a 12-Step fellowship for men and women who are husbands, wives, relatives or close friends of compulsive gamblers who have been affected by the gambling problem. Gam-Anon’s purpose is to help individuals learn acceptance and understanding of the gambling illness, and to use the program to rebuild lives, and give assistance to those who suffer. Gam-Anon follows the same guidelines as Al-Anon Family Groups.

Gam-Anon
PO Box 157
Whitestone, NY 11357
718-352-1671
info3@gam-anon.org
www.gam-anon.org

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International. Founded 1957. Approximately 1200 in-person meetings.

GA is a fellowship of men and women who share experience, strength and hope with each other to recover from compulsive gambling by following a 12-Step program. Gamblers Anonymous has developed Twenty Questions to help individuals decide if they are compulsive gamblers and want to stop gambling. GA has a toll-free national hotline at 888-GA-HELPS or 888-424-3577.

Gamblers Anonymous
International Service Office
P.O. Box 17173, Los Angeles, CA 90017
213-386-8789
isomain@
gamblersanonymous.org
www.gamblersanonymous.org

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National. Founded 2002. Seven in-person groups.

Founded by parents who lost their child to addiction, GRASP is a model support group for those who have lost loved ones. The group’s founders have information on forming groups and a link where departed loved ones can be commemorated. There’s information on coping methods, meditations, literature recommendations, and other resources and personal reflections. This group is representative of many local groups that respond to the need for support by relatives who have lost someone to alcohol and/or drugs.

619-656-8414
mom@jennysjourney.org
www.grasphelp.org

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International. Founded 1957. 650 in-person groups in the US, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, and other countries.

GROW, International, was originally organized in Australia. GROW in America is fully developed in Illinois and New Jersey, with some groups in Rhode Island. People come to GROW with diverse problems in living, such as mental health issues, emotional troubles, or difficulty coping with grief, loneliness, anxiety or stress. GROW offers leadership training and consultation to develop new groups.

GROW in America
P.O. Box 3667 Champaign Illinois 61826
888-741-GROW
www.growinamerica.org

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International. In-person meetings and online.

The Harm Reduction, Abstinence, and Moderation Support (HAMS) Network is a free-of-charge, peer-led support group for people concerned about their use of alcohol, marijuana, nicotine and/or caffeine. HAMS is open and welcoming to people who wish to reduce or eliminate the harm in their lives caused by any substance or any behavior. The 11 elements of the HAMS program help members to achieve safer use, reduced use, or abstinence from alcohol/drugs. HAMS sponsors live meetings in New York City and a chat room and email group as well articles on its website.

The HAMS Harm Reduction Network, Inc.
P. O. Box 498
Prince Street Station
New York, NY 10012.
347-678-5671
hams@hamshrn.org
www.hamsnetwork.org

International. Founded 2004. In-person meetings in 11 states (AZ, CA, GA, IL, LA, MI, OH, SC, TX, UT, WA).

HA is a 12-Step program adapted from AA's 12 steps and is concerned solely with the personal recovery and continued sobriety of heroin addicts. There are no dues or fees for membership. HA will assist new groups that seek to begin meetings in new locations.

Heroin Anonymous World Services, Inc.,
5555 N. 7th Street #134 - 408
Phoenix, AZ 85014
livingfree@heroin-anonymous.org

www.heroin-anonymous.org

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International. Founded 1978. About 50 groups.

JACS assists the Jewish community in exploring recovery in a nurturing Jewish environment. It is a self-help/mutual aid movement of recovering Jewish people empowering themselves, talking to their communities and advocating for services on behalf of addicted Jews and families.

JACS
120 West 57th St.
New York, NY 10019
212-397-4197
jacs@jacsweb.org
www.jbfcs.org/JACS

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International. An online social networking tool with virtual meetings for the Jewish Recovery Community.

In the Rooms is a comprehensive online social network for the recovery community worldwide. Their mission is to help, inform, touch, connect, and heal those already in recovery, seeking recovery, and the family and friends supporting recovery around the world.

Website

New York City, In-person meetings.

Lifeline seeks to help people attain a God-centered recovery from addictions. Gatherings include meditative music, prayer, a speaker, and community sharing, followed by dinner. The goal is to help one other grow along spiritual lines as part of recovery from the effects of addiction and codependency. Gatherings are open to people of all faiths and of no particular faith.

Lifeline NYC
Park Avenue Christian Church
85th and Park Avenue
New York City, NY
tom.ehrich@lifelinenyc.org
www.lifelinenyc.org

International. Founded in 2001. Over 115 in-person groups and online.

LifeRing sponsors face-to-face groups and online connections to chat rooms, discussion forums, blogs, and links to sources of information related to recovery from addiction. LifeRing is not affiliated with any other organization, and is independent financially, legally, and organizationally. LifeRing meetings are started and led by peer volunteers called "conveners."

LifeRing Service Center
1440 Broadway Ste 312 Oakland CA 94612
800-811-4142 (toll free)
service@lifering.org
lifering.org

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International. Meetings (in 39 states and nine foreign countries) and online.

Marijuana Anonymous is a 12-Step fellowship that addresses the common problem of marijuana addiction. There are in-person and online meetings. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop using marijuana. The website offers daily online meetings led by a volunteer and a chat room. In addition they offer literature and an online newsletter.

Marijuana Anonymous World Services
P.O. Box 2912
Van Nuys, CA 91404
800-766-6779 (toll free)
office@marijuana-anonymous.org
www.marijuana-anonymous.org

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International. In-person meetings in most states and online.

Methadone Anonymous Support is a 12-Step program for people recovering from opiate addiction. The website’s meeting locator is organized by state and hosts daily online meetings and forums. There are recovery stories and an expert to answer questions.

SUPPORT@
MethadoneAnonymous.us

www.methadonesupport.org

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National. Founded 1989. 50 groups including prison-based meetings.

Millati Islami is a fellowship of men and women, joined together on the Path of Peace. We share our experiences, strengths, and hopes while recovering from our active addiction to mind- and mood-altering substances. Following Millati Islami’s 12 Steps to Recovery, members look to Allah (G-D) to guide us on Millati Islami (the Path of Peace). While recovering, we strive to become rightly guided Muslims, submitting our will and services to Allah. members look to Allah (G-D) to guide us on Millati Islami (the Path of Peace). While recovering, we strive to become rightly guided Muslims, submitting our will and services to Allah.

Millati Islami
323-872-7264
prisonservices@
mauunanddawaah.org
mauunanddawaah.org

International. Founded 1993. In-person meetings in 17 states (CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IL, MD, MA, MI, MO, NJ, NY, OH, PA, SC, TX, WV) and online.

MM groups support problem drinkers who want to reduce their drinking and make other positive lifestyle changes and is for people who have experienced mild to moderate levels of alcohol-related problems. Moderation Management's online support group is for people who want to limit their alcohol intake without total abstinence. MM requires that participants begin with abstinence for 30 days and recommends AA or another abstinence program for who cannot follow “the MM limits.”

Moderation Management Network, Inc.
22 West 27th Street
5th Floor
New York, NY 10001
212-871-0974
mm@moderation.org
moderation.org

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National. Founded 2005. Online only.

The main goal of this site is to reduce the stigma and misinformation surrounding the use of Methadone Maintenance Treatment (MMT) during pregnancy through the sharing of accurate information and support. This site offers support, education and hope to expectant women in recovery from an opioid dependence who are utilizing MMT. Expectant and postpartum MMT patients and the professionals who care for them are welcome and encouraged to join.

Sharon@methadonesupport.org or
Jessica@methadonesupport.org
www.methadonesupport.org

International. In-person groups and online.

Nar-Anon Family Groups is a 12-Step program for relatives and friends who are concerned about the addiction or drug problem of another. Nar-Anon’s program of recovery is adapted from Narcotics Anonymous and uses Nar-Anon's Twelve Steps, Twelve Traditions, and Twelve Concepts. Nar-Anon literature is available on its website. Here’s information about Nar-Anon groupsand online forum.

Nar-Anon Family Groups Headquarters, Inc.
22527 Crenshaw Blvd. Suite 200B
Torrance, CA 90505
800-477-6291 (toll free) or 310-534-8188.
naranonWSO@gmail.com
nar-anon.org

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International. Founded 1953. Over 61,000 in-person groups in US and 129 countries.

NA is a fellowship of men and women who come together for the purpose of sharing their recovery from drug abuse. NA members are working together in a spirit of unity and cooperation to carry their message of recovery. The only requirement for membership is the desire to stop using. NA members share their successes and challenges in overcoming active addiction and living drug-free, productive lives through the application of principles contained within the Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions of NA. Information is available in several languages, on audio tapes and in Braille.

Narcotics Anonymous World Services
PO Box 9999
Van Nuys, California 91409 818-773-9999
fsmail@na.org
www.na.org

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International. Founded 1980. In-person meetings (36 states and 35 countries) and online.

Nicotine Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women helping each other to live our lives free of nicotine. “The only requirement for membership is the desire to stop using nicotine." Information available in 13 languages.

Nicotine Anonymous World Services
419 Main Street, PMB#370 Huntington Beach, CA 92648
877-879-6422 (toll free) or 415-750-0328
info@nicotine-anonymous.org
www.nicotine-anonymous.org

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The Online Intergroup of Alcoholics Anonymous was formed to serve all online AA Groups in the rapidly growing online Fellowship. It offers links to international sites in several languages and sponsors real time meetings, email meetings, events calendar, information and links to other sites and groups. The number and variety of online groups available for U.S.A. participants is truly extraordinary. More information can be found here. Membership in the Intergroup is open to all online AA groups and all AA members. There are no dues or fees for membership.

Contact AA INtergroup

aa-intergroup.org

International. Founded 1977. Over 1000 in-person groups and online.

Overcomers Outreach are Christian recovery support groups using the 12 Steps and scripture. The ministry offers support to those with a wide variety of mental health and addiction problems including depression, relationship difficulties, and more. Everyone is welcome at their meetings. The groups operate within local churches and community. Overcomers Outreach Online includes blogs, stories and comments. Overcomers Outreach also has a radio show.

Overcomers Outreach
12828 Acheson Dr.
Whittier, CA 90601
800-310-3001 (toll free) or 877-9OVERCOME (968-3726) (toll free) info@overcomersoutreach.org
overcomersoutreach.org

International. Founded 1981. 50 chapters.

RA is a 12-Step spiritual recovery program that is “solution focused” for all problems and behaviors including addiction. Anyone seeking a solution for any kind of addiction, problem or behavior. Families and friends welcome.

RA Universal Services
P.O. Box 1212
East Northport, NY 11731
raus@r-a.org
www.r-a.org

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International. Founded 1988. In-person groups and online.

A fellowship of couples, many of whom participate in other 12-Step fellowships. RCA members are working to solve their common problems and help other recovering couples restore their relationships. The only requirement for RCA membership is a desire to remain in a committed relationship. Click here to locate an in-person meeting and here for online and telephone meetings.

RCA World Services Organization
P.O. Box 11029
Oakland, CA 94611
877-663-2317 (toll free) or 718-794-1456
wso-rca@recovering-couples.org
www.recovering-couples.org

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International. Founded 1937. Over 700 in-person groups and online.

A community mental health mutual aid group that offers a self-help method of will training; a system of techniques for controlling temperamental behavior and changing attitudes toward nervous symptoms, anxiety, depression, anger and fears. Online chat groups and telephone meetings.

Recovery International
105 W. Adams St., Ste. 2940 Chicago, IL 60603
866-221-0302 (toll free)
info@lowselfhelpsystems.org
www.lowselfhelpsystems.org

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International. Founded (as Secular Sobriety Groups) 1985. Over 750 groups and online.

SOS is a network of autonomous, nonprofessional local groups dedicated solely to helping individuals achieve and maintain sobriety. SOS is a secular program of recovery and takes a self-empowerment approach. SOS is useful for people with alcohol and other drug problems who have difficulty with the spiritual aspects of many mutual aid groups. SOS has family and friend groups.

SOS Clearinghouse
4773 Hollywood Blvd. Hollywood, CA 90027
323-666-4295
sos@cfiwest.org
www.cfiwest.org

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International. Founded 2000. Online only.

Sober24 is an online fellowship for people with alcoholism and drug addiction based on 12-Step programs. It includes discussion and chat areas and use of SoberFuse, a recovery management software program. There are virtual meetings on a regular basis, reading materials and other recovery resources.

Email Sober24
www.sober24.com

International. A non-profit established 1994. Offers more than 650 weekly face-to-face meetings and 15 online meetings. Materials in 8 languages. SMART Recovery ® (Self Management And Recovery Training) is a self-empowering, donation-requested, science-based support group for abstaining from any substance or activity addiction. Discourages use of the labels "alcoholic" and "addict." Teaches "tools" organized under the 4-Point Program: 1) Motivation, 2) Coping with craving, 3) Emotional self-management and problem-solving, and 4) Lifestyle balance. Tools include the cost-benefit analysis, rational problem-solving skills, and coping with craving techniques. Of particular interest to individuals who do not view addiction as a disease, or do not want to rely on a higher power for recovery. However, SMART Recovery ® is not opposed to belief in a higher power, or belief in addiction as a disease.  Participants are encouraged to live in accordance with their highest values (religious or otherwise).

SMART Recovery On-Line is a web-based community which supports individuals seeking to abstain from any substance or activity addiction.  Established in 1998, SMART Recovery On-Line offers donation requested access to message boards, 24/7 live chat, and daily meetings in both type chat and voice chat formats.  SMART Recovery Online is available worldwide.  Volunteers are available to help newcomers as they post on the message board, enter chat room discussions and participate in meetings.

SMART Recovery
7304 Mentor Avenue, Ste F
Mentor, OH 44060
866-951-5357 (toll free) or 440-951-5357
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www.smartrecovery.org

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National. In-person meetings in jails and prisons. Founded in 1985.

SOS is an alternative recovery method for those alcoholics or drug addicts who are uncomfortable with the spiritual content of widely available 12-Step programs. SOS takes a secular approach to recovery and maintains that sobriety is a separate issue from religion or spirituality. SOS respects recovery in any form regardless of the path by which it is achieved, supports healthy skepticism, and encourages the use of the scientific method to understand alcoholism. SOS Behind Bars is set up to address the needs of those who are in jails or prisons.

SOS Clearing House
(Save Our Selves)
4773 Hollywood Boulevard
Hollywood, CA 90027
323-666-4295

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National. On-line community with over 220 support groups.

The goal of SupportGroups.com is to bring people together around life’s challenges by providing concise, up-to-date information and a meeting place for individuals, their friends and families, and professionals who offer pathways to help. Addiction support groups include ones for use of alcohol, caffeine, cocaine, drugs, ecstasy, gambling, heroin, the internet, marijuana, methamphetamines, prescription drugs, sex, shopping, smoking, sugar, and video games. Additionally, there is support for people taking methadone and suboxone. Groups for many other issues also exist.

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www.supportgroups.com

National. Founded 1976. Over 200 in-person groups and online.

Women for Sobriety is the first modern national self-help program for women with alcoholism. It is based on a new life program of positivity that encourages emotional and spiritual growth. It is run by women in small mutual aid groups held in hospitals, clinics, treatment facilities, women centers, and wherever women with alcoholism are being treated. Many online groups.

Women For Sobriety
P.O. Box 618
Quakertown, PA 18951-0618
215-536-8026
www.womenforsobriety.org

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