Al-Anon
Free meetings, in person and online, for family and friends of someone with a drinking problem. The newcomer page answers the questions people ask before they go.
Supporting someone
You’re not the one in recovery, and you still need a plan. These are the things members use when someone they love is in it: books that explain what you’re seeing, programs built for families, and places to put your own weight down for an hour. The guides on this topic are for you too. Take care of the person taking care of everyone.
Nar-Anon
Free meetings for family and friends affected by someone else’s drug use, in person and online, with a finder on the site.
SMART Family & Friends
Free meetings and practical tools for people supporting someone with an addiction, secular and skills-based, online and in person, from SMART Recovery.
Guides on this
- How can I support someone without taking over their decisions?
- How do I start a conversation with someone whose substance use worries me?
- How can I help while someone I care about is in treatment?
- What should we agree on before someone comes home from treatment?
- How should I respond if someone I care about drinks or uses again?
- What can I do when someone does not want the help I am offering?
- How can I find support for myself when someone else’s substance use affects me?
- How can I protect my sleep, work and relationships while supporting someone?
- How can I set a boundary that I can actually keep?
- How can I turn an offer of support into an arrangement that helps?