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Recovery resources by state, and a library to help you understand your options

Start with the state you are in, then use the education library to understand how meetings work, how peer support fits with professional care, and how to check that a resource is current.

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These cities have enough distinct local information to carry their own page. Elsewhere, search by city or ZIP code from your state page.

Education library

Original, plain-language articles about meetings, peer support, treatment, families, and how to judge whether a resource online is trustworthy.

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  • Getting started · 6 min read

    Understanding AA and NA: What These Fellowships Are and Are Not

    A plain-language introduction to Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous: how they are organized, what membership means, and what they do not do.

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  • Getting started · 5 min read

    How to Find Your First Recovery Meeting

    A step-by-step guide to choosing a meeting, confirming the details, and getting through the door for the first time.

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  • Getting started · 5 min read

    What Happens at a 12-Step Meeting?

    The typical shape of a 12-step meeting, from the opening readings through the discussion and closing, and the difference between open and closed meetings.

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  • For families · 6 min read

    How to Support a Loved One in Recovery

    Practical ways family and friends can be useful without taking over, including what to say, what to avoid, and where families find support for themselves.

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  • Meetings · 5 min read

    Online vs. In-Person Recovery Meetings

    How virtual and in-person meetings differ in practice, when each works better, and how to get the most out of a virtual meeting.

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  • Understanding options · 6 min read

    Peer Support and Professional Treatment: How They Differ

    The difference between a peer meeting and clinical care, how they complement each other, and when professional or emergency care is the right next step.

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Looking for a Different Kind of Support?

Recovery can mean different things to different people. Whether you're looking for mental health resources, support for drug or alcohol addiction, or professional treatment options, our specialized resource websites can help you explore the next step.

  • Find Your Recovery

    Professional addiction treatment options, including detox, residential rehabilitation, PHP, IOP, and other treatment resources.

    Find Treatment Optionsfindyourrecovery.com
  • Addict Outreach

    Educational resources and support information for individuals struggling with drug addiction and substance use disorders.

    Explore Drug Recovery Resourcesaddictoutreach.com
  • Mental Health Outreach

    Mental health information, support resources, and treatment-related information.

    Explore Mental Health Resourcesmentalhealthoutreach.com
  • Alcoholic Outreach

    Alcohol-related recovery information, educational resources, and support pathways for people affected by alcohol misuse.

    Explore Alcohol Recovery Resourcesalcoholicoutreach.com

If This Is An Emergency

National Recovery Directory is a resource directory, not a treatment provider, medical practice, or emergency service. If you or someone you care about needs help right now, please contact emergency services directly.

  • Call or text 988 for mental health or suicide crisis support (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline).
  • Call 911 for an immediate medical emergency.
  • Alcohol and sedative withdrawal can be life-threatening. Anyone experiencing severe withdrawal symptoms needs emergency medical care right away.

A peer support meeting is not a substitute for emergency medical treatment. Severe alcohol or sedative withdrawal can be life-threatening and requires emergency medical care.