Anonymous Support Groups
Peer-led recovery fellowships based on the 12-step model. Free, confidential, and welcoming to all.
What Are 12-Step Programs?
12-step programs are peer-led support groups that help people recover from addiction, compulsive behaviors, and mental health challenges. These fellowships are:
- Free: No fees or dues to attend
- Anonymous: First names only, confidentiality respected
- Peer-led: Run by members in recovery, not professionals
- Non-religious: Spiritual but not affiliated with any religion
- Proven effective: Millions have found recovery through these programs
😊 What to Expect at Your First Meeting
⏱️ Duration
Meetings usually last 60-90 minutes
🤐 You Can Listen
You don't have to speak if you don't want to
💬 Simple Introduction
Just say "I'm [name]" or "I'm [name] and I'm here to listen"
🔒 Everything is Confidential
What's shared in meetings stays in meetings
🔄 Try Different Meetings
Each group has its own personality - find the right fit
💝 Hear Hope
You'll hear others share their experiences and hope
💊 Substance Use & Addiction Recovery
Alcoholics Anonymous
(AA)Focus: Recovery from alcohol addiction
The original 12-step program, founded in 1935. Largest recovery fellowship in the world with meetings in nearly every community.
Find AA Meetings →Narcotics Anonymous
(NA)Focus: Recovery from drug addiction
For anyone struggling with addiction to drugs. "The only requirement is a desire to stop using."
Find NA Meetings →Cocaine Anonymous
(CA)Focus: Recovery from cocaine & crack addiction
Fellowship for those recovering from cocaine and crack cocaine addiction, as well as all mind-altering substances.
Find CA Meetings →Crystal Meth Anonymous
(CMA)Focus: Recovery from crystal meth addiction
For those whose lives have been affected by crystal meth and other stimulants.
Find CMA Meetings →Heroin Anonymous
(HA)Focus: Recovery from heroin & opioid addiction
Fellowship specifically for those recovering from heroin and other opioid addiction.
Find HA Meetings →Marijuana Anonymous
(MA)Focus: Recovery from marijuana addiction
For those who have found they cannot stop using marijuana on their own.
Find MA Meetings →🍔 Eating & Compulsive Behaviors
Overeaters Anonymous
(OA)Focus: Recovery from compulsive eating & food behaviors
For anyone struggling with compulsive overeating, under-eating, food addiction, or any unhealthy relationship with food.
Find OA Meetings →Debtors Anonymous
(DA)Focus: Recovery from compulsive debting
For those whose use of unsecured debt has caused suffering and made life unmanageable.
Find DA Meetings →Gamblers Anonymous
(GA)Focus: Recovery from compulsive gambling
Fellowship of people who share their experience, strength and hope to solve their gambling problem.
Find GA Meetings →Internet & Tech Anonymous
(ITAA)Focus: Recovery from internet & technology addiction
For those seeking freedom from compulsive internet and technology use.
Find ITAA Meetings →Sex Addicts Anonymous
(SAA)Focus: Recovery from compulsive sexual behavior
Fellowship for those seeking freedom from compulsive sexual behavior.
Find SAA Meetings →Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous
(SLAA)Focus: Recovery from sex and love addiction
For those suffering from sex addiction, love addiction, romantic obsession, or attachment disorder.
Find SLAA Meetings →Workaholics Anonymous
(WA)Focus: Recovery from compulsive working
For those whose need to work has become harmful to themselves or others.
Find WA Meetings →Shopaholics Anonymous
(SA)Focus: Recovery from compulsive shopping
Fellowship for those recovering from shopping addiction and compulsive spending.
Learn More →💚 Mental Health & Emotional Well-being
Emotions Anonymous
(EA)Focus: Recovery from emotional difficulties
Fellowship for those working toward recovery from mental and emotional illness including depression, anxiety, grief, and more.
Find EA Meetings →Co-Dependents Anonymous
(CoDA)Focus: Recovery from codependency
For people seeking healthier relationships and recovery from codependent patterns.
Find CoDA Meetings →Adult Children of Alcoholics
(ACA)Focus: Recovery for adult children of dysfunctional families
For those who grew up in alcoholic or otherwise dysfunctional homes.
Find ACA Meetings →Dual Recovery Anonymous
(DRA)Focus: Recovery from addiction AND mental illness
For those dealing with both chemical dependency and emotional or psychiatric illness.
Find DRA Meetings →💡 Tips for Success
Keep coming back: Try at least 6 meetings before deciding if it's for you
Try different groups: Each meeting has its own personality
Get a sponsor: Someone to guide you through the steps
Work the steps: The 12 steps are the foundation of recovery
Service: Helping others helps your own recovery
Be patient: Recovery is a journey, not a destination