A New Way Recovery
617-302-3287
Peer to peer recovery centers for those 18+ and their families
Adult Children of Alcoholics
310-534-1815
A self-help group for those who grew up in families with alcoholism
Al-Anon/Alateen Family Groups
888-425-2666
A 12 step program designed for those affected by someone else’s alcohol or drug problem, based on AA model.
Alcoholics Anonymous
Information on the widely available and well-known 12-step program for recovery from alcohol addiction. Contains service center locations and phone numbers by state.
Grief Support After Substance Passing (GRASP)
714-865-7879
Group provides sources of help, compassion and understanding for those who’ve lost a loved one to addiction. Meetings and locations are listed by city/town on the website.
Learn to Cope Support Group
508-738-5148
Support group of parents of children with addictions. Treatment resources, meeting chapters, locations and times are available on web site.
Massachusetts Organization for Addiction Recovery (MOAR)
617-423-6627 or 877-423-6627 (toll free)
Organizes individuals/families/friends to educate the public about the value of recovery from alcohol.
Massachusetts Substance Abuse Hotline
800-327-5050
It is free + confidential and links callers/visitors to comprehensive and current information about treatment and prevention services in MA. Services are Monday thru Friday, 8 am to 10 pm and Saturdays and Sundays, 9 am to 5 p.m. Translation Services are available.
Narcotics Anonymous (NA)
8178-773-999
A self-help group based on AA model, NA focuses on other drug problems
Nar-Anon Family Groups
800-477-6291
A 12-step program designed to help relatives and friends of addicts recover from the effects of living with an addicted relative or friend.
National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information
800-662-4357
A federal government service operated by the Center for Substance Abuse Prevention for additional information and free literature in English and Spanish.
Rational Recovery
530-621-2667 or 530-621-4374
A self-empowerment alternative to AA’s spiritual 12-step support groups
Smart Recovery
866-951-5357
Smart recovery sponsors group meetings, daily online meetings, online message boards and 24/7 chat room for people seeking addiction recovery support. Website includes a meeting search by state and town.
Smart Recovery® Family and Friends
617-283-2904 or 617-851-8438
Smart Recovery Family and Friends Online - sponsors a scientific/secular alternative to AA; provides online meetings for those affected by the addiction of a loved one. A weekly meeting is held at McLean.
Stairway to Recovery
617-643-4699
Peer to peer recovery centers for those 18+ and their families