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Sage has curated 20 support groups resources. Every one reviewed before it’s added. Always free to search, no account needed.
For: Men
US only — may not apply if you are outside the United States
Free and low-cost therapy cohorts for Black men — healing circles that build the emotional language that makes life more livable.
Free, peer-led meetings everywhere, in person and online — the original 12-step community, still going strong.
A free, worldwide peer support fellowship for anyone recovering from drug addiction, no matter the substance.
Support built specifically for the families and friends of people struggling with alcohol — because their pain matters too.
A free, science-based alternative to 12-step programs, focused on practical tools for managing urges and building balance.
A free, faith-based recovery program run through local churches — healing that doesn't ask you to leave your beliefs at the door.
US only — may not apply if you are outside the United States
A free, sober active community built around climbing, running, and yoga — recovery that looks like real life, not just meetings.
For LGBTQ+ young people who need a safer space to simply exist and be seen — a moderated online community where you can make friends and find affirmation that's hard to find elsewhere.
Families Anonymous is a free 12 step group for anyone whose relative or friend has a drug, alcohol, or behavior problem, not just spouses. You do not need an account or any fee to attend, only a first name, and meetings run in person and online across the country with a Spanish speaking track listed separately. It uses the same step based, sometimes spiritual language as Al-Anon, so it will not suit everyone looking for a purely secular space. Find a meeting near you or join one online, and go quiet or talk as much or as little as you want.
Nar-Anon is a free 12 step group specifically for family and friends of someone dealing with drug addiction, distinct from Al-Anon which is built around alcohol. There are no dues, no fees, and no account needed, only a first name, with meetings held in person, by phone, and online, including a dedicated Spanish language track. Like Al-Anon, it leans on step based and higher power language, which will not fit if you want a secular option. Use the meeting finder to pick a day and time that works, virtual or in person.
US only — may not apply if you are outside the United States
Recovery support built specifically for Jewish people struggling with alcohol or addiction — including a warm line staffed by people in recovery themselves.
US only — may not apply if you are outside the United States
DivorceCare is a thirteen week, church hosted support group for anyone going through separation or divorce, built around a shared video series and small group discussion. Groups meet in person at local churches and online nationwide, and most ask fifteen to twenty five dollars for the workbook, though many churches will waive that if it is a barrier for you. There is no account or login, just finding a group near you or online and showing up. It is currently offered in English and Korean, not yet Spanish, though some individual groups have Spanish speaking leaders you can ask about directly.
Peer-led groups for depression and bipolar disorder — you were never meant to navigate this alone.
For families who have lost a child, at any age, from any cause. More than 500 local chapters plus online groups, free, run by people who have been where you are and know there is nowhere to put it.
If someone in your house drinks and it is shaping your whole life, Alateen is other teens in the same spot, in person, on video, or through the app. Free, ages 13 to 18, and it is specifically not about your drinking, it is about theirs.
For: ages 14 and up, though branding and community skew toward people in their twenties
US only — may not apply if you are outside the United States
Young People in Recovery is a free, peer led community built by and for people building a life after substance use, with chapters and virtual meetings across the country and a Spanish speaking track. It is open to teens fourteen and up, though most of what you see on the site, the photos, the merch, the language, is aimed at people in their twenties, so a fourteen or fifteen year old might feel like the youngest one in the room. There is no fee and no account needed to find a meeting or show up, only a chapter to pick. This is a space for your own recovery, not for supporting a parent or a sibling through theirs.
For: Women
US only — may not apply if you are outside the United States
Women of color are so often expected to hold everything together — Sad Girls Club exists to say that it's okay not to, offering community support and stigma-reducing programming.
US only — may not apply if you are outside the United States
Meets Latino families in faith communities to talk openly about mental health without stigma.
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