Other Recovery Programs

A non-religious recovery network with peer-run self-help addiction recovery groups. The web site provides state, local and international meeting lists, online meetings, email lists and a forum.

This international organization supports recovery for those who do not hold religious or spiritual beliefs. There is a listing of local and online meetings and a community forum. They also list Agnostic AA group websites, podcasts, recovery resources, and blogs.

This global community of free self-help support groups provides science-based, self-empowered addiction recovery. The process focuses on changing the beliefs and attitudes that lead to and sustain addiction. The site has a Meeting Finder for local and online recovery meetings, a Smart Recovery toolbox of resources, videos, webinars, recommended reading and more.

This international self-help recovery program for women (called the New Life Program) is based on a Thirteen Statement Program that can be used on its own or with other recovery programs. It supports recovery through encouragement, positive thinking, healthy mind-body practices (such as relaxation, meditation, diet and exercise) and supportive group work. It helps guide women to develop coping skills based on emotional and spiritual growth. The site lists in-person meetings and has an online support forum and an active blog.

Supports the use of Buddhist teachings and practices such as mindfulness and meditation to help people recover from addictive behaviors. It is open to people of all backgrounds and respectful of all recovery paths. Features include an in-person meeting finder in 15 countries and an online meeting locator, as well as downloadable videos, podcasts, audio lectures and recommended books.

This Christ-centered, 12 step fellowship recovery program welcomes people with any type of addiction or compulsion. There are now over 500 similar ministries across the U.S. that can be found by using the site's online locator, as well as Zoom online meetings.

JAAN helps Jewish organizations, agencies, professionals, and synagogues reduce stigma, shame and denial so that people get earlier treatment for substance use disorders. The site includes a listing of national and state resources as well as personal stories, blogs, books, articles and guides from a Jewish perspective.

Sponsors national and international recovery support meetings to help free people from addiction through gospel fellowship. The website lists 12-step recovery meetings by geographic area as well as phone meetings. They also have an online Addiction Recovery Program Guide to help you learn how to apply the key gospel principles to change your life.

This 12-Step recovery program based on Islamic principles has combined the treatment requirements of both Al-Islam and the 12-Step approach into one program. The site lists adapted 12 steps and 12 traditions, group meetings nationally and useful links for Islam and Recovery.

This mindfulness-based addiction recovery community uses Buddhist principles and practices as the foundation for recovery. Emphasis is placed on awareness, compassion, forgiveness and generosity as a means for overcoming addiction, cravings and its causes. There is a meeting locator and links to online meetings, downloadable meditations and podcasts.