Recovery Resources

When it comes to recovery programs and mutual aid groups, I believe that no program or group will work for everybody, but any group that works for somebody has value. Below is a list of a few free groups that may be helpful. If you know of others to add, please send them my way at askasoberlady@gmail.com.

Abstinence Based:

Alcoholics Anonymous (12-Step based)

Alcoholics Anonymous Online Meetings (12-Step based)

LifeRing Secular Recovery (Secular; not 12-Step based)

Narcotics Anonymous (12-Step based)

Recovery Dharma (Based on Buddhist principles)

SMART Recovery (Secular; not 12 Step based)

Women for Sobriety (Not 12-step based)

Moderation/Harm Reduction Based:

Harm Reduction Works (Not 12-step based; a peer-led mutual aid support group developed as a harm reduction-based alternative to abstinence-only groups for people who use drugs)

Harm Reduction for Abstinence (Not 12-step based; peer-led support group for anyone who wants to change their drinking habits through moderation or abstinence)

We Connect Recovery (various recovery-based online meetings led by peer recovery support specialists, including a weekly harm reduction meeting. Includes paid services, but online meetings are free)

Other: Harm Reduction Resources