Real help, grouped by what you

Protection and advocacy services, including for discrimination tied to substance-use disorder.

Help with employment and removing the barriers a criminal record creates after recovery.

Research and policy organization with practical guidance on housing people in recovery.

A nationwide network of self-run, self-supported recovery homes for people in sobriety.

Free, 24/7 mental-health crisis support by text message with a trained volunteer counselor.

Free, confidential 24/7 crisis support for anyone in suicidal, mental health, or substance-use distress.

A 12-step fellowship for the family and friends of those with a drug, alcohol, or behavioral problem.

A 12-step fellowship for relatives and friends affected by someone else's addiction.

A mindfulness-based peer recovery community grounded in Buddhist practice.

The original 12-step fellowship; free meetings worldwide for anyone with a desire to stop drinking.

A peer-led, Buddhist-inspired approach to recovery from addiction of all kinds.

Self-management recovery support using science-based tools; free in-person and online meetings.

Free legal help on discrimination, criminal records, HIV/AIDS, and substance-use disorder-related issues.

Advocacy + state-by-state directory of housing, shelter, and homelessness services for people in recovery.

Free nationwide peer-support service providing information, resource referrals, and support to people with mental health conditions and their families.

Mutual support for anyone whose life has been affected by someone else's drinking or drug use.

A community-based association of recovering addicts available in 139 countries. Meetings are free and anonymous.

24/7 free confidential treatment referral and information service for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders.