Recovery resources
A directory for substance-use and process-addiction help. Neurotransmission is an informational and educational catalog — this is not medical advice and not a substitute for professional care. Listings are provided for convenience and are not endorsements.
crisis
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (US)
☎ 988A free, 24/7 US hotline (call or text 988) providing immediate support for anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress.
Related: Depression
Crisis Text Line (text HOME to 741741)
☎ 741741Free, 24/7 crisis support by text message with a trained volunteer counselor (text HOME to 741741 in the US).
Related: Depression
National Problem Gambling Helpline
A free, confidential, 24/7 US helpline (1-800-522-4700) offering support and local referrals for problem gambling.
Related: Gambling
SAMHSA National Helpline (US)
A free, confidential, 24/7 US treatment-referral and information line for individuals and families facing substance use or mental health disorders.
Related: Alcohol,Amphetamine,Cannabis / Marijuana / THC,Cocaine,Depression,LSD,MDMA,Methylphenidate,Opioids,Psilocybin
family & friends support
Adult Children of Alcoholics & Dysfunctional Families (ACA/ACoA)
A 12-step program for adults who grew up in alcoholic or otherwise dysfunctional homes and want to heal the lasting effects.
Related: Alcohol
Al-Anon Family Groups
Mutual support for the families and friends of alcoholics, whether or not the drinker seeks help.
Related: Alcohol
A part of Al-Anon for teenagers whose lives have been affected by someone else's drinking.
Related: Alcohol
Co-Anon Family Groups
Support for the families and friends of someone with a cocaine or other drug problem.
Related: Amphetamine,Cannabis / Marijuana / THC,Cocaine,LSD,MDMA,Methylphenidate,Opioids,Psilocybin
COSA
A 12-step recovery program for those affected by another person's compulsive sexual behavior.
Related: Sex
CoSLAA
A fellowship for the family members and loved ones of sex and love addicts.
Related: Sex
Families Anonymous (FA)
A 12-step fellowship for the relatives and friends of people affected by drug abuse or related behavioral problems.
Related: Alcohol,Amphetamine,Cannabis / Marijuana / THC,Cocaine,LSD,MDMA,Methylphenidate,Opioids,Psilocybin
Gam-Anon
Mutual support for the spouses, family, and friends of compulsive gamblers.
Related: Gambling
Nar-Anon Family Groups
A 12-step program for the families and friends of people addicted to drugs.
Related: Amphetamine,Cannabis / Marijuana / THC,Cocaine,LSD,MDMA,Methylphenidate,Opioids,Psilocybin
general recovery
- Celebrate Recovery
A Christ-centered 12-step program for people working through addictions and other hurts, habits, and hang-ups.
SMART Recovery
A secular, science-based recovery program using cognitive-behavioral tools for any addictive behavior.
Related: Alcohol,Amphetamine,Benzodiazepines,Cannabis / Marijuana / THC,Cocaine,Food,Gambling,LSD,MDMA,Methadone,Methylphenidate,Nicotine,Opioids,Psilocybin,Sex,Suboxone,Video games
mental & emotional health
Codependents Anonymous (CoDA)
A 12-step fellowship for people seeking to develop healthy, functional relationships and overcome codependency.
Dual Recovery Anonymous (DRA)
A 12-step fellowship for people managing both a substance addiction and a co-occurring mental illness.
Related: Alcohol,Amphetamine,Cannabis / Marijuana / THC,Cocaine,Opioids
- Emotional Health Anonymous (EHA)
A 12-step program supporting recovery from emotional and mental-health struggles.
Related: Depression
Emotions Anonymous (EA)
A 12-step fellowship for people working toward emotional wellbeing amid anxiety, depression, and other difficulties.
Related: Depression
process addiction
- Clutterers Anonymous (CLA)
A 12-step fellowship for people recovering from compulsive cluttering, hoarding, and disorganization.
Compulsive Eaters Anonymous - HOW (CEA-HOW)
A structured 12-step fellowship for compulsive eaters seeking recovery through a disciplined plan of eating.
Related: Food
- Debtors Anonymous (DA)
A 12-step program for people who want to stop incurring unsecured debt and recover from compulsive overspending.
Food Addicts Anonymous (FAA)
A 12-step fellowship treating food addiction as a biochemical disease, with abstinence from addictive foods.
Related: Food
- Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous (FA)
A 12-step program for people recovering from food addiction, including overeating, undereating, and bulimia.
Related: Food
Gamblers Anonymous (GA)
A 12-step fellowship where compulsive gamblers help one another stop gambling and rebuild their lives.
Related: Gambling
Internet and Technology Addicts Anonymous (ITAA)
A 12-step fellowship for people recovering from compulsive internet, technology, and screen use.
Related: Video games
Online Gamers Anonymous (OLGA)
A fellowship supporting recovery from compulsive video gaming and its effects on gamers and their families.
Related: Video games
Overeaters Anonymous (OA)
A 12-step fellowship for people recovering from compulsive eating and other food behaviors.
Related: Food
Porn Addicts Anonymous (PAA)
A 12-step fellowship for people seeking recovery from pornography addiction.
Related: Pornography,Sex
Sex Addicts Anonymous (SAA)
A 12-step fellowship for people who want to stop compulsive sexual behavior.
Related: Pornography,Sex
Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous (SLAA)
A 12-step fellowship addressing addiction to sex, love, fantasy, and unhealthy relationship patterns.
Related: Sex
Sex and Porn Addicts Anonymous (SPAA)
A 12-step fellowship for people recovering from sex and pornography addiction.
Related: Pornography,Sex
Sexaholics Anonymous (SA)
A 12-step fellowship for people recovering from lust and compulsive sexual behavior.
Related: Pornography,Sex
Sexual Compulsives Anonymous (SCA)
A 12-step fellowship for people recovering from sexual compulsion and its consequences.
Related: Sex
- Spenders Anonymous
A 12-step fellowship for people recovering from compulsive spending and shopping.
Underearners Anonymous (UA)
A 12-step fellowship for people who chronically underearn or avoid work and financial responsibility.
Workaholics Anonymous (WA)
A 12-step fellowship for people recovering from compulsive overwork and work addiction.
substance abuse
- Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
The original 12-step fellowship, where people recovering from alcoholism support one another in staying sober.
Related: Alcohol
Cocaine Anonymous (CA)
A 12-step fellowship for people who want to stop using cocaine and all other mind-altering substances.
Related: Amphetamine,Cocaine
Crystal Meth Anonymous (CMA)
A 12-step fellowship for people recovering from addiction to crystal meth and other stimulants.
Related: Amphetamine
Heroin Anonymous (HA)
A 12-step fellowship for people seeking recovery from addiction to heroin and other opioids.
Related: Opioids
- Marijuana Anonymous (MA)
A 12-step fellowship for people who want to stop using marijuana.
Related: Cannabis / Marijuana / THC,CBD
- Methamphetamine Anonymous
A 12-step fellowship supporting recovery from methamphetamine addiction.
Related: Amphetamine
Narcotics Anonymous (NA)
A global 12-step fellowship for people recovering from addiction to any drug.
Related: Amphetamine,Benzodiazepines,Cannabis / Marijuana / THC,Cocaine,LSD,MDMA,Methadone,Methylphenidate,Opioids,Psilocybin,Suboxone
Nicotine Anonymous (NicA)
A 12-step fellowship helping people live free of nicotine from smoking, vaping, and tobacco.
Related: Nicotine
- Pills Anonymous (PA)
A 12-step fellowship for people recovering from addiction to prescription and other pills.
Related: Amphetamine,Methylphenidate,Opioids