Connecting with a group of recovery peers — whether in person or online — can play a vital role in sustaining long-term recovery. Most recovery support group meetings offer a space that advances emotional support, shared understanding, practical insights, and a strong sense of community. They also create opportunities to share information, ideas, and perspectives about treatment programs, recovery tools, and other resources.
Programs vary widely in their reach — including faith-based, secular, LGBTQ, family, veterans, and more. Attending a variety of meetings is also a way to discover what pathway(s) work for you. Several groups also provide hotlines, helplines, peer lines, online forums, or chat options so that individuals can stay connected between meetings.
