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A curated library of free and low-cost helplines, support groups, sober living, financial help, and family programs — for you and for the person you love. Every resource here has a path forward in it.

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For everyoneHelplines & Crisis

SAMHSA National Helpline

USA · Free

24/7, confidential, English/Spanish

1-800-662-HELP (4357)
For everyoneHelplines & Crisis

Crisis Text Line

USA · Free

Text-based crisis support

Text HOME to 741741
For everyoneHelplines & Crisis

Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

USA · Free

24/7 suicide prevention support

988
For familiesHelplines & Crisis

National Domestic Violence Hotline

USA · Free

Supports victims of abuse, including addiction-related

1-800-799-SAFE
For the person strugglingSupport Groups

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)

Global · Free

12-step meetings

aa.org ↗
For the person strugglingSupport Groups

Narcotics Anonymous (NA)

Global · Free

12-step recovery for drug addiction

na.org ↗
For familiesSupport Groups

Al-Anon Family Groups

Global · Free

Support for families of alcoholics

al-anon.org ↗
For familiesSupport Groups

Nar-Anon Family Groups

Global · Free

Support for families of drug addicts

nar-anon.org ↗
For everyoneSupport Groups

SMART Recovery

Global · Free

Science-based recovery program

smartrecovery.org ↗
For familiesSupport Groups

Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACA)

Global · Free

For adults from dysfunctional homes

adultchildren.org ↗
For everyoneOnline & Apps

In The Rooms

Global · Free

24/7 online recovery meetings

intherooms.com ↗
For the person strugglingOnline & Apps

I Am Sober (App)

Global · Free

Sobriety tracker & peer community

iOS/Android
For everyoneOnline & Apps

Tempest Recovery

Global · Free / Low-Cost

Virtual recovery meetings

jointempest.com ↗
For everyoneSupport Groups

Reddit Recovery Communities

Global · Free

Peer-led online forums

reddit.com ↗
For everyoneOnline & Apps

Loosid (App)

Global · Free

Sober social & dating network

iOS/Android
For familiesSupport Groups

National Parent Helpline

USA · Free

Emotional support for parents

1-855-427-2736
For familiesSupport Groups

Partnership to End Addiction

USA · Free

Coaching & guides for parents

drugfree.org ↗
For everyoneEducation & Advocacy

Shatterproof

USA · Free

Education & treatment locator

shatterproof.org ↗
For familiesEducation & Advocacy

Family Recovery Foundation

USA · Free

Support, grief help, prevention education

tfrfoundation.org ↗
For familiesSupport Groups

NACoA

USA/Canada · Free

Programs for kids & caregivers

nacoa.org ↗
For familiesSupport Groups

PAL (Parents of Addicted Loved Ones)

USA · Free

Weekly meetings for parents

palgroup.org ↗
For familiesSupport Groups

H.O.P.E. Family of an Addict, Inc.

USA · Free

Peer groups, education, community

thefamilyofanaddict.org ↗
For familiesSupport Groups

NAMI Family Support Groups

USA · Free

Peer-led support for families

nami.org ↗
For familiesSupport Groups

To the Moon and Back

USA · Free

Support for families of children with prenatal opioid exposure

2themoonandback.org ↗
For familiesHousing & Sober Living

Stay Safe Homes – Families in Recovery

Arizona · Free/Low

Housing for parents & children

staysafehomes.org ↗
For familiesHousing & Sober Living

Palladia, Inc. (NYC)

NYC · Free/Low

Trauma-informed care, housing, parenting

communityaccess.org ↗
For familiesSupport Groups

LifeRing Secular Recovery (Family/Partners)

North America & Europe · Free

Secular support groups for families & partners

lifering.org ↗
For familiesEducation & Advocacy

Bella Ease (Illinois)

Illinois · Free

Workshops & mentoring for families

bellaease.com ↗
For the person strugglingHousing & Sober Living

Delancey Street Foundation

Multiple states · Free

Residential recovery, peer-run businesses

delanceystreetfoundation.org ↗
For the person strugglingHousing & Sober Living

Oxford House

Nationwide (USA) · Shared rent

Self-run sober homes, no stay limit

oxfordhouse.org ↗
For everyoneHousing & Sober Living

WestCare Foundation

17 U.S. states & territories · Free/Low

Housing + treatment + community services

westcare.com ↗
For the person strugglingHousing & Sober Living

Cenikor Foundation

TX & NM · Low/Free

Residential, detox, aftercare, sober housing

cenikor.org ↗
For everyoneHousing & Sober Living

The Herren Project

Northeast U.S. · Free

Sober housing rent scholarships + peer coaching

herrenproject.org ↗
For the person strugglingHousing & Sober Living

ECHO Recovery Foundation

Select regions · Free

Financial aid for sober housing (paused due to demand)

echorecovery.org ↗
For everyoneHousing & Sober Living

Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SVdP)

Nationwide · Free

Rent, utilities, food, housing help

svdpusa.org ↗
For everyoneHelplines & Crisis

2-1-1 Helpline (United Way)

Nationwide (USA) · Free

Connects to local housing & financial help

211
For everyoneFinancial Help

Addiction Gap

Nationwide (USA) · Free

Helps cover treatment costs

addictiongap.org ↗
For everyoneHousing & Sober Living

Dream Center (Los Angeles, CA)

Los Angeles, CA · Free

Faith-based one-year residential program

dreamcenter.org ↗
For the person strugglingHousing & Sober Living

Grandview Foundation (Pasadena, CA)

Pasadena, CA · Sliding scale / Medi-Cal

Detox, treatment, transitional living

grandviewfoundation.org ↗
For everyoneHousing & Sober Living

Sober Living Network (SoCal)

Southern California · Varies

Supports 550+ affiliated sober homes

soberhousing.net ↗
For familiesSupport Groups

Hazelden Betty Ford Family Virtual Support

USA · Free

Weekly virtual family groups

hazeldenbettyford.org ↗
For familiesEducation & Advocacy

Grayken Center Educational Group

USA · Free

Bi-monthly Zoom sessions

Grayken Center contact
For familiesHousing & Sober Living

Family Promise

USA (affiliates) · Free

Shelter & wraparound services

familypromise.org ↗
For everyoneHousing & Sober Living

Support4Housing

Contra Costa County, CA · Free

Fund for sober housing post-treatment

support4recovery.org ↗
For familiesSupport Groups

Regional Family Support Centers (NJ)

New Jersey · Free

Confidential family support + naloxone training

nj.gov ↗
For everyoneFinancial Help

Mission Asset Fund (MAF)

SF + 11 states · Free/Low

Zero-interest loans, credit-building

missionassetfund.org ↗
For familiesEducation & Advocacy

Free by the Sea – Family Programs

WA · Free?

One-day family healing program

freebythesea.com ↗
For familiesSupport Groups

Royal Life Centers – Family Resources

USA · Free

FA groups, SMART, CRAFT coaching

royallifecenters.com ↗
For familiesGrief & Specialized

Bo’s Place (Houston)

Houston, TX · Free

Grief counseling in English/Spanish

bosplace.org ↗
For everyoneHousing & Sober Living

Sober Living USA

USA · Varies

Vetted sober living homes

soberlivingusa.org ↗
For familiesHousing & Sober Living

Oklahoma Recovery-Based Housing

Oklahoma · Low/Free

Housing for families with children

oklahoma.gov ↗
For the person strugglingHelplines & Crisis

Never Use Alone

USA · Free

24/7 overdose prevention line — a trained peer stays on the line and sends help only if you stop responding.

1-800-484-3731
For everyoneHelplines & Crisis

FindTreatment.gov

USA · Free

SAMHSA's official locator for licensed treatment facilities, including free and sliding-scale options.

findtreatment.gov ↗
For everyoneHelplines & Crisis

FindSupport.gov

USA · Free

SAMHSA's plain-language starting point for finding mental health and substance use support.

findsupport.gov ↗
For familiesHelplines & Crisis

Partnership Helpline

USA · Free

Text CONNECT to 55753 for confidential, bilingual specialist support — plus free CRAFT-based parent coaching.

drugfree.org/get-support ↗
For everyoneHelplines & Crisis

Veterans Crisis Line

USA · Free

24/7 support for veterans and their families — call 988 then press 1, or text 838255.

veteranscrisisline.net ↗
For everyoneHelplines & Crisis

The Trevor Project

USA · Free

24/7 crisis support for LGBTQ+ young people — call 1-866-488-7386 or text START to 678678.

thetrevorproject.org ↗
For familiesHelplines & Crisis

NAMI HelpLine

USA · Free

Mental health information, referrals, and support — call 1-800-950-6264, Mon–Fri.

nami.org/help ↗
For everyoneHelplines & Crisis

StrongHearts Native Helpline

USA · Free

24/7 confidential support for Native Americans impacted by domestic or sexual violence — 1-844-762-8483.

strongheartshelpline.org ↗
For everyoneHelplines & Crisis

NEXT Distro

USA · Free

Free naloxone (Narcan) mailed to your door after a brief online training — overdose reversal saves lives.

nextdistro.org ↗
For familiesSupport Groups

Families Anonymous

Global · Free

12-step fellowship for family and friends — in-person, phone, and online meetings worldwide.

familiesanonymous.org ↗
For familiesSupport Groups

Learn to Cope

USA · Free

Peer support network for families facing addiction, with an online forum and weekly meetings.

learn2cope.org ↗
For familiesSupport Groups

SMART Recovery Family & Friends

Global · Free

Science-based meetings and tools specifically for people supporting a loved one.

smartrecovery.org/family ↗
For familiesSupport Groups

Co-Dependents Anonymous

Global · Free

12-step fellowship for developing healthy relationships, in person and online.

coda.org ↗
For the person strugglingSupport Groups

The Phoenix

USA · Free

Free sober active community — fitness, climbing, yoga, and events. The only cost is 48 hours of sobriety.

thephoenix.org ↗
For the person strugglingSupport Groups

Recovery Dharma

Global · Free

Peer-led, Buddhist-informed recovery meetings, in person and online.

recoverydharma.org ↗
For the person strugglingSupport Groups

Women for Sobriety

Global · Free

Secular recovery program for women, with dozens of free online meetings each week.

womenforsobriety.org ↗
For everyoneSupport Groups

White Bison / Wellbriety

USA · Free

Culturally grounded recovery and wellness circles for Native American and Alaska Native communities.

whitebison.org ↗
For the person strugglingSupport Groups

Young People in Recovery

USA · Free

Free all-recovery meetings and life-skills programs led by and for young people.

youngpeopleinrecovery.org ↗
For familiesGrief & Specialized

GRASP

USA & Canada · Free

Grief Recovery After Substance Passing — compassionate meetings for those who lost someone to substance use.

grasphelp.org ↗
For familiesGrief & Specialized

The Compassionate Friends

USA · Free

Support after the death of a child of any age, with local chapters and online communities.

compassionatefriends.org ↗
For familiesGrief & Specialized

Bereaved Parents of the USA

USA · Free

Peer support for parents, grandparents, and siblings grieving the death of a child.

bereavedparentsusa.org ↗

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