Virtual Recovery Resources

Staying Connected is Important

Introduction: In situations requiring social distancing, continued social connectedness to maintain recovery is critically important. Virtual resources can and should be used during this time. This resource guide provides online support options for recovery from mental health and substance use disorders.

Virtual Recovery Programs

Alcoholics Anonymous
Offers online support meetings
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Narcotics Anonymous
Offers online and Skype meeting options
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SMART Recovery
Global community of mutual-support groups, forums, chat room and message board
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In The Rooms
Online support through live meetings and discussion groups
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LifeRing Secular Recovery
Offers online support meetings
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Refuge Recovery
Provides online and virtual support
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Cocaine Anonymous
Offers online support and services
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Marijuana Anonymous
Offers virtual support meetings
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Crystal Meth Anonymous
Fellowship sharing experience, strength and hope
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We Connect Recovery
Daily online recovery groups for substance use and mental illness
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Sobergrid
Online platform to help anyone get sober and stay sober
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Soberistas
Women-only international online recovery community
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Faith-Based Recovery

Celebrate Recovery
Christ-centered 12-step recovery program
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Buddhist Recovery Network
Buddhist teachings and practices for recovery from addictive behaviors
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Recovery Dharma
Method of freeing from suffering using Buddhist practices and principles
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AA Beyond Belief
Program for agnostics, atheists, and free thinkers interested in AA
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Support for Families & Friends

Al-Anon Family Groups
Help and hope for families and friends of alcoholics
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Sober Recovery Forums
Online forum for those in recovery and their friends and family
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Specialized Support

Women for Sobriety
New Life Program for women with substance use disorders
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She Recovers
International movement for women in recovery from substance use, trauma, abuse, and more
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VetChange
Free program for Veterans to manage alcohol use and PTSD symptoms
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The Phoenix
Fitness-oriented recovery support with live streaming classes
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White Bison (Wellbriety)
12-step learning resources for Native American/Alaska Native community
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We R Native
Resources for Native American youth
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Latinx Therapy
Destigmatize mental health in the Latinx community
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Therapy for Black Men
Online directory to find therapists by location and specialization
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The Trevor Project
Crisis intervention and suicide prevention for LGBTQ youth under 25
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Trans Lifeline
Trans peer support, run by and for trans people
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Mental Health Resources

Mental Health America
Mental health and COVID-19 information
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NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness)
HelpLine and resource guide
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HelpGuide
One of the world's top mental health websites
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Project LETS
Peer-led support for mental illness, trauma, disability, and neurodivergence
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🆘 Crisis Hotlines

SAMHSA National Helpline
📞 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
24/7/365 Treatment referral service (English & español)
Disaster Distress Helpline
📞 1-800-985-5990
Call or text (English & español)
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
📞 988
24/7 crisis support
Treatment Locator
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Behavioral health treatment services locator
Disclaimer: Inclusion of a resource does not imply endorsement by SAMHSA or the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. This information is provided for educational purposes. Always consult with qualified healthcare professionals for medical advice.