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Recovery Dharma

Peer support / mindfulness

Best for: People who want a Buddhist-inspired, meditation-based recovery community

Online, hybrid, and in-person recovery meetings centered on mindfulness, compassion, and recovery practice

Peer-led sangha / recovery community
Hundreds of meetings listed
Global / online
Free / donation-supported

Peer support; not medical detox treatment.

Faces & Voices of Recovery / ARCO

Recovery-community organization network

Best for: DetoxAccess administrators looking for more local nonprofit peer-recovery organizations

National recovery advocacy organization and network/resources for Recovery Community Organizations (RCOs)

Network of recovery community organizations
Not an immediate one-on-one support line
United States
Resource/network access is free

Best used as a backend partnership/discovery resource, not as an 'I need someone now' button.

Herren Project

Recovery navigation / family support

Best for: Individuals and families needing guidance after or around treatment

Recovery-resource navigation, family consultations, free online family support groups, and recovery-coaching-related assistance

Clinicians and peer recovery professionals depending on service
Varies by service; family support groups are scheduled
United States
Many services free; recovery coaching/housing assistance may be scholarship-based
844-543-8555

Current online recovery groups for individuals have changed over time; use navigation page rather than promising an always-open individual recovery meeting.

SHE RECOVERS Foundation

Women's recovery support

Best for: Women, femmes, and non-binary people who identify with women's communities

Free trauma-informed online recovery gatherings and identity-based groups via Zoom

Volunteer SHE RECOVERS coaches, certified professionals, and trained community space-holders
Regular daily online gatherings; see current schedule
Online
Free

Support gathering, not medical detox supervision. Free authenticated Zoom account required.

The Phoenix / NewForm

Recovery community / sober activities

Best for: People who need sober community, activities, and ongoing connection

Free platform for recovery and mental-wellness communities, virtual events, on-demand activities, and connection

Recovery community peers and participating organizations
Hundreds of daily offerings across partner organizations
United States / online
Free

Community support; not medical or clinical detox supervision.

Moderation Management

Alcohol peer support / moderation or abstinence

Best for: People questioning their drinking or not yet committed to complete abstinence

Peer community, newcomer support, meetings, and online communities focused on changing drinking behavior

Peer facilitators / community members
Scheduled meetings
Online
Free; nonprofit / donations supported

Not appropriate as medical management for withdrawal. Some people ultimately choose abstinence.

In The Rooms

Online recovery meetings / community

Best for: People who want frequent online recovery meetings and community

Large online meeting schedule including Alcoholics Anonymous and other recovery fellowships

Peer-led fellowship meetings
Many meetings daily
Online
Free account / free meetings

Peer recovery meetings; not medical detox care.

LifeRing Secular Recovery

Peer support / secular mutual aid

Best for: People seeking abstinence-based recovery without a religious or 12-step framework

Free online secular recovery meetings focused on peer connection, sobriety, secularity and self-empowerment

Peer convenors / recovery peers
Multiple online meetings throughout the week
Global online meetings available
Free

Peer support; not medical detox care.

Crisis Text Line

Crisis / emotional support

Best for: Someone who wants text-based support and does not want to call

Live text or chat support with a trained volunteer Crisis Counselor; substance use is among supported concerns

Trained volunteer Crisis Counselors
24/7
United States; also has services in select other countries
Free and confidential
Text HOME to 741741 (US)

Emotional/crisis support, not medical detox treatment.

Women for Sobriety

Women's peer support

Best for: Women seeking a secular recovery community

Free online and in-person recovery meetings plus a free protected online community

Trained peer facilitators
Many online meetings every week
Online / global meeting listings
Free

For women age 18+ seeking sobriety; peer support, not medical detox care.

Unity Recovery

Free peer recovery support

Best for: People in Unity's service communities who want one-on-one non-clinical recovery support

Individual peer-based recovery support focused on practical recovery planning and life needs

Peer Recovery Support Specialists
Varies by program
Primary service communities include Pennsylvania and Texas; verify current eligibility
Free

Non-clinical peer support. Geographic/program eligibility should be confirmed before displaying as available.

Grace For Addictions

Free recovery coaching

Best for: People who want free peer-based recovery coaching and virtual support

Virtual and in-person coaching, recovery services, mental-health support, and peer recovery coaching

Peer recovery coaches / recovery community organization
Contact organization for current coaching availability
Based in Iowa; website states services are open to people seeking support wherever they are
Free of charge
515-336-0006

Peer support/coaching; not clinical detox treatment.

211

Free/local resource navigation

Best for: People who cannot afford care or need local social and treatment resources

Local resource navigation for substance-use treatment, counseling, health, housing and community services

211 community-resource specialists
Varies by local 211; many systems operate 24/7
United States
Free
Dial 211

Local service availability varies. For medical emergencies call 911.

Foundation for Recovery

Free peer recovery coach / specialist

Best for: Nevada residents who want one-on-one peer recovery support

One-on-one Peer Recovery Support Specialist matching, tele-recovery support, warmline and website chat

Peer Recovery Support Specialists
Warmline for immediate assistance; scheduled peer sessions
Nevada residents
Free
Peer Recovery Support Warmline: 1-800-509-7762

Nevada-specific. Non-clinical peer support; not medical detox supervision.

SAMHSA National Helpline

Treatment navigation / national helpline

Best for: People who need free help finding treatment, support groups, or community services

Confidential treatment referral and information service for mental health and substance use disorders

Helpline information and referral specialists
24/7/365
United States
Free and confidential
1-800-662-HELP (4357)

Referral/navigation service; not a replacement for emergency medical care.

SMART Recovery

Peer support / mutual aid

Best for: People who want a secular, evidence-informed alternative to 12-step programs

Free online recovery meetings for alcohol and other addictive behaviors

Trained volunteer facilitators and peers
Multiple meetings available
USA meeting finder; online meetings available broadly
Free; donations optional

Peer mutual-aid support; does not replace professional treatment or medical detox.

Online Intergroup of Alcoholics Anonymous (OIAA)

Peer support / AA

Best for: Someone who wants to talk to a sober person or join AA online

Online AA meeting directory plus a Get Help Now form answered by sober AA members

Sober AA members / 12th Step Committee
Online meetings throughout the day; Get Help Now requests answered as soon as possible
Worldwide / online
Free

Peer support only; not medical detox supervision.

Sober Sidekick

24/7 peer recovery community

Best for: Someone who needs immediate anonymous peer connection

Anonymous recovery community, peer responses, virtual AA/NA meetings, talk-to-someone features

People in recovery / peers
24/7
Available by app; check app-store availability by region
Free

Peer support only; not a crisis or medical detox service.

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Crisis / emotional support

Best for: Someone overwhelmed, in emotional distress, or needing a person to talk to

Free one-on-one crisis support by call, text, or online chat, including alcohol or drug-use concerns

988 crisis counselors
24/7/365
United States
Free and confidential
Call or text 988

Crisis support, not medical detox monitoring. Call 911 for a life-threatening medical emergency.

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Immediate, free ways to connect with another person.

Help me find treatment

SAMHSA National Helpline

A national helpline helps you find treatment facilities, support groups, and community organizations.

Call 1-800-662-HELP (4357)

24/7/365 · Free & confidential

United States treatment referral and information service.

Connect
Text someone now

Crisis Text Line

A trained volunteer Crisis Counselor responds by text or chat and listens without judgment.

Text HOME to 741741 or use web chat

24/7 · Free & confidential

Supports substance-use concerns; not medical detox care.

Connect
Talk to a sober person

Online Intergroup of Alcoholics Anonymous

Send a message that is answered by sober AA members on the OIAA 12th Step Committee.

Online Get Help Now form / email response

Requests answered as soon as possible; online AA meetings run throughout the day · Free

Peer AA support, not professional medical care.

Connect
Join a women's recovery meeting

Women for Sobriety

Join a free online recovery meeting led by trained peer facilitators.

Choose an online meeting from the meeting finder

Many meetings each week · Free

For women age 18+ seeking sobriety.

Connect
Find free or low-cost local help

211

Connect with local substance-use treatment, counseling, health, and other community resources.

Dial 211 or use the website

Varies locally · Free

Availability and contact methods vary by local 211.

Connect
I need someone to talk to now

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Talk one-on-one with a crisis counselor about emotional distress, alcohol/drug-use concerns, or anything overwhelming.

Call 988, text 988, or use online chat

24/7/365 · Free & confidential

For emotional/crisis support. For a life-threatening medical emergency, call 911.

Connect
Join a free recovery meeting

SMART Recovery

Join a free online peer recovery meeting led by trained facilitators.

Use the online meeting finder

Multiple meetings available · Free

Secular mutual-aid support; not medical detox supervision.

Connect
Talk to recovery peers now

Sober Sidekick

Post anonymously and connect with real people in recovery; app also offers virtual recovery meetings.

Free mobile app

24/7 peer community · Free

Peer support only.

Connect
Join a free women's recovery gathering

SHE RECOVERS

Join a trauma-informed online recovery gathering with certified professionals/coaches and trained community space-holders.

Register and join by Zoom

Regular daily gatherings; check current schedule · Free

For women, femmes, and non-binary people who identify with women's communities.

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