Online Support Groups for Individuals Struggling with Substances
- Addiction Policy Forum
- May 19, 2021
- 2 min read
Updated: Dec 10, 2024
During the pandemic, support group meetings shifted to online formats. As individuals are receiving the COVID-19 vaccine, some groups are starting to meet in person again, while others are continuing to meet online. This hybrid approach provides individuals even more opportunities to attend meetings.
To find the meeting that you would like to attend check out the links below.
Narcotics Anonymous (NA)- a fellowship or society of men and women for whom drugs had become a major problem.
Website:https://na.org/
SMART Recovery- an abstinence-based organization with a sensible self-help program for people having problems with drinking and using.
Website: https://www.smartrecovery.org/
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)- a 12-step based program that focuses on alcohol addiction, but many people who have struggled with other substances attend this program as well.
Website: https://www.aa.org/
Recovery Dharma- peer-led organization that support individuals on their path of recovery from addiction using Buddhist practices and principles
Website: https://recoverydharma.org/
Celebrate Recovery- Christ-centered, 12 step recovery program for anyone struggling with hurt, pain or addiction of any kind.
Website: https://www.celebraterecovery.com/
Find a meeting near you
Medication-Assisted Recovery Anonymous (MARA) - a support group of people who believe in the value of medication as a means to recovery.
Website: https://www.mara-international.org/
Heroin Anonymous (HA)- a fellowship of men and women who have found a better way of life, free from heroin addiction.
Website: http://heroinanonymous.org/
Crystal Meth Anonymous (CMA)- a fellowship of people who share their experience, strength and hope with each other, so they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from addiction to crystal meth.
Website: https://www.crystalmeth.org/
Marijuana Anonymous (MA)-a fellowship of people who share our experience, strength, and hope with each other that we may solve our common problem and help others to recover from marijuana addiction.
Website: https://marijuana-anonymous.org/
Nicotine Anonymous ("NicA")- a non-profit 12-step fellowship of men and women helping each other live nicotine-free lives.
Website: https://www.nicotine-anonymous.org/
Women for Sobriety- Organization dedicated to helping women discover recovery from Substance Use Disorders
Website: https://womenforsobriety.org/
Life Ring- Organization of people who share practical experiences and sobriety support.
Website:https://lifering.org/
Moderation Management-a behavioral change program and national support group network for people concerned about their drinking and who desire to make positive lifestyle changes.
Website:https://moderation.org/
Cocaine Anonymous- Fellowship who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others recover from their addiction.
Website: https://ca.org/
In the Rooms is another website that has a range of online support groups. Some of the support groups they have are Narcotics Anonymous, Dual Diagnosis, Marijuana Anonymous, Codependency Anonymous, Alcoholics Anonymous, and many more.
Read more here.