National. Online only.

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

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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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 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. 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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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. 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. 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

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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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 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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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 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.

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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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 On-Line is an outgrowth of SMART Recovery international, a non-profit established 1994. SMART Recovery® (Self Management And Recovery Training) is a donation-requested, self-empowering, science-based support group for abstaining from any substance or activity addiction. Discourages use of the labels "alcoholic" and "addict." Teaches self-empowering "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
7304 Mentor Avenue, Ste F
Mentor, OH 44060
866-951-5357 (toll free) or 440-951-5357
Email SMART Recovery
www.smartrecovery.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

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.

Email SupportGroups.com
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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