Staff and patrons should be aware that when searching online for local recovery groups, they may be directed to for-profit rehab centers that use SEO (Search Engine Optimization) to prioritize their websites in the search results. They appear to be AA or NA resources, but they are ‘selling’ their rehab programs. There are official AA/NA sites that will help people find meetings in their area.
National Helplines & Resource Locators
- SAMHSA National Helpline – A free, confidential, 24/7 service (1-800-662-HELP / TTY: 1-800-487-4889) that connects individuals and families with mental health and substance use treatment providers, support groups, and community services. Available in English and Spanish; also accessible via text (HELP4U).
- SAMHSA Support Group Finder – A searchable database of national and local (in-person and online) groups, including Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, SMART Recovery, NAMI, and more.
- AA Meeting Guide App – Find meetings in your area through a phone based app.
- AA Online Meeting Guide
Secular Mutual-Aid and Support Programs
- Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) – Traditional 12-step recovery program for alcohol addiction. Widely available and free.
- NA – Narcotics Anonymous Official Site – Website allows you to find online and in-seat meetings in multiple languages.
- Al-Anon – For family members and friends of someone struggling with SUD – offers support and guidance.
- SMART Recovery – Evidence-based, self-empowerment approach to addictive behaviors. Offers online and in-person meetings, mobile app, toolkits, and more.
- Women for Sobriety (WFS) – A gender-specific program addressing women’s emotional and spiritual needs in recovery.
- Secular Organizations for Sobriety (S.O.S.) – Non-spiritual alternative to traditional 12-step programs.
- LifeRing Secular Recovery – Abstinence-based peer support group promoting self-empowerment, suited for all genders and faith backgrounds. Offers in-person, online, and email-based support.
- Recovery Dharma – Peer-led recovery groups using Buddhist practices and principles. Founded in 2019 with strong community growth.
- Faces & Voices of Recovery – A hub of mutual aid groups (online and offline) for people in recovery and their support networks.
Faith-Based & Spiritual Support Programs
- Celebrate Recovery – A Christian recovery program addressing hurts, habits, and hang-ups. Widely accessible via churches, recovery homes, and online.
- Adult & Teen Challenge – Faith-based residential and life-skills recovery programs serving teens and adults across 215+ centers in the U.S. and Canada.
- Rehab.net: We recognize that people have different religious needs for substance reduction support. This site includes links to religion-specific (e.g., Muslim and Hindu rehabilitation programs) that might be useful for your communities.
Dedicated Support for Youth & Young Adults
- Young People in Recovery (YPR) – Peer support networks designed for youth and young adults in recovery. Offers chapters, life-skills workshops, and community events.
- Substance Use Resources for Adolescents and Young Adultses for Adolescents & Young Adults – A compilation of guides and locators tailored to youth, including mental health, treatment services, and peer networks like Jed Foundation, NIDA for Teens, Go Ask Alice!.
Mental Health–Focused Support
- NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) – Offers peer-led support groups:
- NAMI Connection: For individuals with mental health conditions, offered virtually and in person.
- NAMI Family Support Group: For family members and loved ones.
- Emotions Anonymous (EA) – 12-step–style peer groups for emotional and mental health challenges like depression, anxiety, grief, and more. Available in-person in the U.S. and internationally.
- Compeer – Community-based peer-style support where trained volunteers regularly spend time with adults or youth experiencing mental illness.