Online Recovery Communities
Online recovery communities connect people in recovery through video meetings, chat rooms, and social media groups. Platforms like AA Intergroup, SMART Recovery, and InTheRooms offer 24/7 access from anywhere.
Can't Make It to In-Person Meetings?
You don't have to. Online communities are everywhere, and plenty of them are free. Here's how to find them.
What Kinds of Online Recovery Communities Exist?
Which platforms offer video meetings?
- Zoom
- Google Meet
- Dedicated platforms
Where are the chat communities?
- Discord servers
- Forums
- Chat rooms
What about social media?
- Facebook groups
- Reddit communities
- Twitter/X spaces
What Are the Most Popular Options?
AA Intergroup: aa-intergroup.org, an online meetings directory
NA Virtual: navirtual.org, Narcotics Anonymous online
SMART Recovery: smartrecovery.org, online meetings
In The Rooms: InTheRooms.com, all types
What Are the Pros?
- 24/7 availability
- From anywhere
- Anonymous
- Many options
What Are the Downsides?
- Less personal
- Tech required
- Can feel disconnected
How Do You Get Started?
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Search online meetings. Find directories.
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Try a video meeting. Experience it.
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Join a chat community. InTheRooms, Discord.
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Explore Reddit. r/stopdrinking, r/recovery.
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Keep trying. The right fit is out there.
What Does SoberSphere Recommend?
- Online works. A lot of people in recovery rely on it.
- AA Intergroup. Good starting point.
- SMART online. Science-based.
- Chat communities. InTheRooms, Discord.
- Keep showing up. The right fit is out there.
Help is available online.
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