Recovery Meetings
Alcoholics Anonymous: Offers online support for alcohol addiction. http://aa-intergroup.org/
Springfield Illinois A.A. Intergroup: Telephone: 217 525-5795: http://www.aaspringfield.org
Cocaine Anonymous: Offers online support and services specific for cocaine use. https://www.ca-online.org/
LifeRing: Secular/Non-Religious recovery support for any addictive or problematic behavior. https://www.lifering.org/online-meetings
In The Rooms - Online Recovery Meetings: Provides online support through live meetings and discussion groups, focusing on drug and alcohol addiction. https://www.intherooms.com/home/
Marijuana Anonymous: Offers virtual support specifically for marijuana use. https://ma-online.org/
Narcotics Anonymous: Offers a variety of online and skype meeting options, for drug or alcohol use support. https://www.na.org/meetingsearch/
Reddit Recovery: Offers a virtual hang out and support during recovery from any addiction or behavior. https://www.reddit.com/r/REDDITORSINRECOVERY/
Refuge Recovery: Provides online and virtual recovery support using guided meditations and group discussion. http://bit.ly/refuge-recovery1
https://refugerecovery.org/meetings?tsml-day=any&tsml-region=online-english
Self-Management and Recovery Training (SMART) Recovery: Offers global community of mutual-support groups, forums including a chat room and message board. An evidence-based approach to address any problematic behavior or addiction. https://www.smartrecovery.org/community/
7 Cups: Evidence-based, free online emotional support for general mental health wellness, as well as specific mental illness diagnoses. Online chats and groups for both adults, as well as 13-17 year old teens. Trained volunteer staffed, with an option of a smart phone app.
Pandora’s Project: Offers online peer support to anyone who has been a victim of rape, sexual assault, or sexual abuse. https://pandys.org/
SoberCity: Offers an online support and recovery community https://www.soberocity.com/
Sobergrid: Offers an online platform to help anyone get sober and stay sober https://www.sobergrid.com/
Soberistas: Provides a women-only international online recovery community https://soberistas.com/
Sober Recovery: Provides an online forum for those in recovery and their friends and family https://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/
HAMS: Harm Reduction for alcohol https://hams.cc/
A support and informational group for safer drinking, reduced drinking, or quitting alcohol use completely.
HAMS for Women: Alcohol Harm Reduction https://hams.cc/
HAMS: Harm Reduction for alcohol https://hams.cc/ A support and informational group for safer drinking, reduced drinking, or quitting alcohol use completely.
Bravely: Support groups for those who identify as women who are interested in financial investment education. https://bravelygo.co/
Hope Group: Suicide Prevention, Intervention and aftercare support group for those who struggle with SI, have attempted suicide, or for those who have lost a loved one who died by suicide. https://hope-group.org/support/
Pandora’s Project: Offers online peer support to anyone who has been a victim of rape, sexual assault, or sexual abuse. https://pandys.org/
I Survive: Online support group for survivors of child abuse. Members have access to various forums, as well as a chat room where they can find help and empathy from others who have been through a similar experience. https://isurvive.org/
Support Groups Central: Online groups, categorized by condition (borderline personality disorder and other mental health diagnoses, addiction, groups specifically for BIPOC, LBGTQIA+, military veterans, developmental disability, chronic illness, life skills, ministry support, parenting, sleep issues, spirituality, PTSD, weight management, and support for peer workers. Most of the groups are free, and led by people who have personal experience in whatever the issue is, and many are certified or licensed in that particular issue. https://www.supportgroupscentral.com/index.cfm#anc2
We Connect Recovery: Provides daily online recovery groups for those with substance use and mental illness https://www.weconnectrecovery.com/free-online-support-meetings
Unity Recovery + WEconnect + Alano Club: Providing daily virtual meeting for those in recovery and for their family members https://unityrecovery.org/digital-recovery-meetings
Depression and Bipolar Alliance: A free mental illness support organization with virtual meeting options. https://www.dbsalliance.org/support/chapters-and-support-groups/find-a-support-group/?state=IL
Al-Anon: Online and in-person support group options (with a 12-step modality) for families and loved ones of those who struggle with problematic alcohol use or substance use disorders. https://al-anon.org/
Mental Health America: Online support for those people with mental health challenges and/or cognitive challenges, as well as their loved ones who support them. https://www.mhanational.org/
Live Well: Online chat forums and text line for persons who experience depression. https://www.livewell-foundation.org/
Meet Up: Online support group listing for social supports and special interests, such as various hobbies, education, community organizing, health, gaming, arts and culture, BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ specific groups, and many more options. https://www.meetup.com/
Debtors Anonymous: Online and in-person peer support groups based on 12-step modalities for persons who are experiencing problematic financial debt and budgeting struggles. https://debtorsanonymous.org/
Spenders Anonymous: Online, phone, and in-person peer support groups based on 12-step modalities for those experiencing compulsive shopping and spending behaviors. http://www.spenders.org/
Fresh Hope: Faith-based peer support for persons struggling with mental illness.
Wisdo: Website chat and app led by peers for peers that are experiencing any general struggle. http://www.wisdo.com/index.html
ADAA (Anxiety and Depression Association of America: Supportive chat forum for those struggling with depression and anxiety. https://adaa.org/
CODA (Co-Dependency Anonymous): Peer support program based on 12-step modality for those struggling with co-dependence. https://coda.org/
IOCDF (International Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Foundation): Phone and virtual support groups for those persons struggling with OCD symptoms. https://iocdf.org/
SAA (Sex Addicts Anonymous): Support program, based on 12-step modality, for persons who identify as sex addicts. Virtual and in person meetings available. https://saa-recovery.org/
Overeaters Anonymous: Supports people who are experiencing compulsive eating habits and problematic food behaviors, using a 12-step modality. https://oa.org/
Mental Health Grace Alliance: Faith-based peer support group focusing on mental and emotional health and wellness. https://mentalhealthgracealliance.org/
Mental Health Ministries: An interfaith web-based support group providing support and educational resources to erase the stigma of mental illness in faith communities. http://www.mentalhealthministries.net/
Prison Fellowship Support: An online list of support groups and resources for inmates, their loved ones, and persons who are reentering after incarceration. https://www.prisonfellowship.org/resources/support-friends-family-of-prisoners/
Mental Health Grace Alliance: Faith-based peer support group focusing on mental and emotional health and wellness. https://mentalhealthgracealliance.org/
Mental Health Ministries: An interfaith web-based support group providing support and educational resources to erase the stigma of mental illness in faith communities. http://www.mentalhealthministries.net/
Prison Fellowship Support: An online list of support groups and resources for inmates, their loved ones, and persons who are reentering after incarceration. https://www.prisonfellowship.org/resources/support-friends-family-of-prisoners/
Grief Share: Online listing of support groups for those persons experiencing grief/loss of loved ones. https://www.griefshare.org/
Daily Strength: Online listing of support groups for persons who may be struggling with mental health issues, addictions, and other problematic concerns or behaviors. https://www.dailystrength.org/
The Dinner Party: A peer support group with virtual meetings in 30 countries. For 20-30 year olds who are experiencing loss of a loved one. Zoom platform used for virtual dinner parties to discuss struggle with grief and loss. https://www.thedinnerparty.org/
re:MIND : Online chats and virtual support groups for persons struggling with bi-polar disorder and depression. https://www.remindsupport.org/
Alliance for Eating Disorders: Online peer support groups and educational materials for those persons w eating disorders. https://www.remindsupport.org/
PFLAG: Online support hub supporting people who identify as queer and transgender. https://pflag.org/needsupport
SPARTA: An online support community for LGBTQ persons who have served or are currently serving in the military. https://www.spartapride.org/
Asperger/Autism Network: Support groups for gender diverse persons who are also have autism. https://www.aane.org/resources/family-and-friends/support-groups-parents-children-teens/
Violet: Support and discussion group for transgender persons run through an online LGBTQ focused mental health provider clinic. https://www.joinviolet.com/groups/tgnc-support-group
Trans and Gestating Support Group: Support group for transgender persons who are gestating (pregnant), and run by a doula. Sign up is free via below link.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfL59sTb-YFvWPCdNcrGtNSPWf5qz_BVzUdP-olxLQOk8GoRQ/viewform
AANE: Online support and discussion groups for persons with autism or Asperger, as well as their loved ones. https://www.aane.org/online-forums/
ADDA: Support groups for parents of children with autism.
https://add.org/parents-adults-addadhd-support-group/
CHAAD: Online support groups for children, adults, and loved ones of those with ADD/ADHD. https://chadd.org/
International OCD Association: Support groups for persons with OCD, as well as their loved ones. https://iocdf.org/ocd-finding-help/supportgroups/online-and-phone-ocd-support-groups/
GROW: GROW’s mission is to promote mental health recovery, personal growth and prevention within our weekly mutual help support groups and throughout our supportive community. www.growinamerica.org
Vets4Warriors – Peer Support Line:
Peers connect callers to resources, advocated for services and routinely called back with caring support. The program employs forty veterans (which includes supervisors) and four licensed mental health clinicians. Ninety-five percent of the Vets4Warriors program peers are Veterans.
Phone: 1-855-838-8255
http://ubhc.rutgers.edu/call_center/peer_support/vets4warriors.html
Recovery International: Peer-led support meetings using cognitive-behavioral tools to help people lead more peaceful and productive lives. https://secure.recoveryinternational.org/np/clients/recoveryinternational/subscribe.jsp
Share Self Help: General self-help groups
Veteran’s Crisis Line and Support: This free support is confidential, available 24/7, and serves all veterans, service members, National Guard and Reserve, and their families and friends. Call 1-800-273-8255 or Text: 838255, Support for deaf and hard of hearing: 1-800-799-4889. Online Chat is Available: https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/
In The Rooms
Any persons with a dual diagnosis may attend. The groups are 12 step formats with discussions ranging from recovery, medications, coping skills, etc.
Monday 9:00PM EST, Thursdays 7:00PM EST, & Fridays 5:00PM EST.
https://www.intherooms.com/home/
Harm Reduction Works: Virtual mutual aid support group offering an alternative to abstinence only programs and 12 step meetings. HRW focuses on harm reduction of substance use and supports those who have any relationship with drugs or alcohol, with no requirement to stop using. https://www.hrh413.org/foundationsstart-here-2
Dual Diagnosis Anonymous: Support group for those having dual mental health and substance use disorders. http://draonline.org/
Nicotine Anonymous is a support group for smoking cessation that has virtual meeting options. https://www.nicotine-anonymous.org/video-conference-meetings
Gam Talk: Online general recovery organization that offers online community chat support from others recovering from or struggling with problematic behaviors, addictions, or challenging situations. Registry to the online community platform is free but required. https://www.gamtalk.org/
Fresh Hope for Mental Health: Empowers individuals with a mental health challenge, along with their loved ones, to live a full and rich faith-filled life in spite of a mental health challenge. https://freshhope.us/find-a-group
Nar-Anon Family Groups: A 12-step support group for families of persons addicted to substances. Virtual, phone, and in-person meeting options available. https://www.nar-anon.org/
Gam-Anon: A 12-step based support group for loved ones of those who have problematic gambling behaviors. Virtual and in-person meetings available, as well as educational materials. https://www.gam-anon.org/meeting-directory
Workaholics Anonymous: A 12-step based support group for those who identify as working and overcommitting compulsively. https://workaholics-anonymous.org/
Meditation Chapel: Support and recovery-based meditation groups. https://meditationchapel.org/
Intentional Peer Support: An online learning community run by peers who work in behavioral health. Virtual meetings and trainings for peers to process their experiences in the field of peer support, or for anyone who wants to learn how to support others in recovery.
https://www.intentionalpeersupport.org/
On-Line Gamers Anonymous: A 12-step based support group for those who identify as having problematic on-line gaming behaviors. Virtual meeting options only. https://www.olganon.org/
The Bogelheads: Online support group for those who are interested in financial education, financial education, and investment strategies. https://www.bogleheads.org/