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:
Moderation Management: MM is a behavioral change program and national support group network for people concerned about their drinking who want to make positive lifestyle changes. MM empowers individuals to accept personal responsibility for choosing and maintaining their own path, whether moderation or abstinence.
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
For Families and Loved Ones:
Adult Children of Alcoholics (12-step)
Al-anon (12-step)
Codependents Anonymous (12-step)
LifeRing Family and Friends (non-12-step)
Nar-Anon (12-step)
Parents of Addicted Loved Ones (non-12-step)
SMART Recovery Family and Friends (non-12-step)