Organizations and Recovery Groups – Libraries Advancing Community Learning to Reduce Substance Use

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.

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) – Traditional 12-step recovery program for alcohol addiction. Widely available and free.
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.

Celebrate Recovery – A Christ-centered 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.

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!.

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.