Free recovery resources

Free Resources

Free literature, meetings, helplines, and support from recovery organizations. Everything here is free - no strings attached.

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SAMHSA National Helpline

Free, confidential, 24/7 treatment referral and information service for substance use and mental health disorders. Available in English and Spanish.

1-800-662-4357

Free Resources

  • 24/7 helpline in English and Spanish
  • Treatment referrals
  • Information about local support groups
  • Community-based organizations
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988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Call or text 988 for free, confidential support for people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress. Available 24/7.

988

Free Resources

  • 24/7 crisis support via call, text, or chat
  • Specialized support for veterans (press 1)
  • Spanish language support (press 2)
  • Support for deaf/hard of hearing (use TTY)
Helpline

Veterans Crisis Line

Free, confidential support for veterans in crisis and their families and friends. Staffed by qualified responders, many of whom are veterans themselves.

1-800-273-8255

Free Resources

  • 24/7 crisis support (press 1 after dialing)
  • Text support (text 838255)
  • Online chat
  • Support for family members
HelplineVeterans

Disaster Distress Helpline

Crisis counseling for people experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters.

1-800-985-5990

Free Resources

  • 24/7 crisis counseling
  • Text support (text TalkWithUs to 66746)
  • Multilingual support
  • Deaf/hard of hearing TTY
HelplineTrauma

Alcoholics Anonymous

AA

The original 12-step program. AA provides free support for anyone who wants to stop drinking through meetings, literature, and sponsorship.

Free Resources

  • Big Book available free online
  • Newcomer packets at meetings
  • Free pamphlets on various topics
  • Meeting directory
  • +1 more...
12-StepAlcoholFree Literature

Narcotics Anonymous

NA

Recovery from drug addiction through the 12-step program. NA focuses on the disease of addiction rather than any specific drug.

Free Resources

  • Informational Pamphlets (IPs) free online
  • Newcomer starter kits at meetings
  • Special kits for incarcerated individuals
  • Meeting directory worldwide
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12-StepDrugsFree Literature

Crystal Meth Anonymous

CMA

A 12-step fellowship for people recovering from crystal meth addiction. Follows the AA model adapted for meth-specific issues.

Free Resources

  • Free pamphlet PDFs
  • Meeting directory
  • Phone and online meetings
  • Newcomer resources
12-StepDrugsFree Literature

Heroin Anonymous

HA

12-step program specifically for heroin addicts. Provides a community of people who understand the unique challenges of heroin addiction.

Free Resources

  • Basic text available online
  • Meeting directory
  • Newcomer information
12-StepDrugsFree Meetings

Overeaters Anonymous

OA

12-step program for people with compulsive eating, food addiction, anorexia, bulimia, and other food-related issues.

Free Resources

  • "Where Do I Start?" free newcomer pamphlet
  • Meeting directory
  • Phone and online meetings
  • Podcasts and audio
12-StepEatingFree Literature

Gamblers Anonymous

GA

12-step program for people with gambling problems. Provides fellowship and support to stop gambling.

Free Resources

  • Digital literature free online
  • Meeting directory
  • 20 Questions self-assessment
  • Phone meetings
12-StepGamblingFree Literature

Sex Addicts Anonymous

SAA

12-step program for people who want to stop addictive sexual behavior. Based on AA principles.

Free Resources

  • Green Book (basic text) available online
  • Free pamphlets
  • Meeting directory
  • Phone and online meetings
12-StepSex AddictionFree Literature

Sexaholics Anonymous

SA

12-step program with a specific definition of sexual sobriety. More conservative approach than SAA.

Free Resources

  • Meeting directory
  • Newcomer information
  • Phone meetings
12-StepSex AddictionFree Meetings

Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous

SLAA

12-step program for people who struggle with sex addiction, love addiction, or both. Addresses emotional and romantic dependency.

Free Resources

  • Meeting directory
  • Newcomer resources
  • Phone and online meetings
12-StepSex AddictionCodependency

Codependents Anonymous

CoDA

12-step program for people who struggle with codependent patterns in relationships. Focus on developing healthy relationships.

Free Resources

  • Free pamphlets online
  • Meeting directory
  • Phone and online meetings
  • Newcomer resources
12-StepCodependencyFree Literature

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