Resources
Different kinds of support work for different people. This page gathers a few places to start — including crisis support, meeting finders, online recovery communities, and simple tools that may help you feel less alone while building sobriety.
If you may be in immediate danger, call emergency services in your area.
Immediate Support
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SAMHSA National Helpline
For treatment referrals and information related to mental health, alcohol, and substance use. SAMHSA is as a free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year service in English and Spanish for individuals and families facing mental or substance-use disorders.
Phone: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
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988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
For emotional distress, mental health crisis, alcohol or drug-use concerns, or needing someone to talk to. The 988 Lifeline says callers can call, text, or chat 24/7/365, and that conversations are free and confidential.
Phone: Dial 988
Meetings and Recovery Communities
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A.A. Meetings – Local or virtual
From their website: “Anyone with a desire to stop drinking is welcome, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, income or profession. And it’s free. You can just sit and listen and learn more about recovery, or you can share about your situation. It’s completely up to you.”
Find A.A. Near You (North America)
Virtual A.A. Meetings (Global)
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SMART RECOVERY
From their website: “SMART Recovery is an evidenced-informed recovery method grounded in Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), that supports people with substance dependencies or problem behaviors”
Find Virtual or Local Meetings
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National Health Service – U.K.
The NHS (National Health Service) is the UK’s government-funded healthcare system. Their website resources to help you reduce or stop your drinking.
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Women For Sobriety
From their website: Women for Sobriety (WFS) is the first peer-support program tailored specifically for women overcoming substance use disorders (SUDs).
Find Virtual or Local Meetings
Not sure how to approach getting help?
The Unites States NIH (National Institutes of Health) website has a detailed guide on how to determine if you have a problem with alcohol, as well as a breakdown of different types of treatment.
This page is not a complete list of recovery options. It is a starting point for finding support, information, and community.
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