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Free Support Groups for Families Affected by Addiction
Alcoholics Anonymous
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is an international fellowship of individuals who have struggled with alcohol addiction and are committed to achieving and maintaining sobriety. AA operates through a 12-step recovery program that encourages members to admit their powerlessness over alcohol, seek support from a higher power, and make amends for past behavior. AA provides a safe and supportive environment where members can share their experiences, gain strength from others, and help one another overcome the challenges of addiction.
Narcotics Anonymous
Narcotics Anonymous (NA) is a global, non-profit fellowship of men and women for whom drugs have become a major problem. The primary purpose of NA is to help individuals stop using drugs and maintain a drug-free lifestyle. NA follows a 12-step program similar to Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), focusing on recovery from addiction, sharing experiences, and supporting others in the process of recovery.
Al-Anon Family Groups
Al-Anon Family Groups provide support to families and friends of individuals suffering from alcoholism. The group helps people cope with the emotional and psychological effects of living with someone with a drinking problem. Al-Anon offers a structured 12-step program to guide members toward personal healing and understanding, with a focus on self-care and setting healthy boundaries.
Families Anonymous
Families Anonymous is a support group for family members and friends of individuals struggling with addiction, substance abuse, or behavioral issues. This global 12-step program helps loved ones understand their role in the recovery process and offers a network of people facing similar challenges.
Co-Dependents Anonymous
Co-Dependents Anonymous (CoDA) is a fellowship of individuals who share their experiences, strengths, and hope with each other to recover from co-dependence. The primary goal of CoDA is to help people develop healthy, loving relationships. This program follows a 12-step structure similar to other addiction recovery groups and offers support for individuals who struggle with controlling behaviors, poor boundaries, and self-esteem issues.
PAL (Parents of Addicted Loved Ones)
PAL is a nonprofit that provides hope through education and support to parents of adults dealing with substance use disorder.
The free weekly meetings follow evidence-based practices, and the curriculum used is designed specifically for parents by professionals in the treatment and recovery industry.
NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness)
NAMI Family Support Group is a support group for family members, significant others and friends of people with mental health conditions. Groups meet weekly, every other week or monthly, depending on location. Many support groups are virtual and attendance is open to everyone across the country.
