Recovery Resources
Crisis Help
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Dial 911 Emergency Services
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Dial 988 Get Help -Lifeline
Recovery Support
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Alcoholic Anonymous - free, anonymous support fellowship where people help each other recover from alcohol addiction through group meetings and a 12-step program.
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Narcotics Anonymous - free, anonymous support fellowship where people help each other recover from drug addiction through group meetings and a 12-step recovery program.
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New England Region of Narcotics Anonymous - provides recovery resources, helplines, virtual and in-person meetings, regional events, and support services for local NA groups and members.
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Online Intergroup of Alcoholics Anonymous - supports people recovering from alcohol addiction by providing worldwide online AA meetings, chat rooms, email groups, meeting directories, and digital recovery resources accessible 24/7.
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New England Gambler's Anonymous - helps people recovering from compulsive gambling by offering free, confidential peer-support meetings, recovery guidance based on a 12-step program, and resources for individuals and families affected by gambling addiction.
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Women for Sobriety - helps women overcome alcohol and substance use problems through mutual support groups, self-help programs.
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American Addiction Centers - provides addiction treatment services including detox, inpatient and outpatient rehab, mental health care, counseling, and recovery support for people struggling with substance use disorders.
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In The Rooms - is an online recovery community and social network designed for people recovering from addiction, as well as their family members and supporters. It provides a place to connect with others, attend recovery meetings, and access recovery resources from anywhere.
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City of Malden - offers health services, and recovery resources including Malden Cares, substance use support, Alcoholics Anonymous links, recovery coaching, crisis helplines, and community behavioral health resources.
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Non-Opiod Addiction Resources - provides help and support for addictions other than opioid drugs, which includes support for addictions includes support for: Alcoholics Anonymous (alcohol addiction), Marijuana Anonymous (cannabis addiction), Gamblers Anonymous (gambling addiction), Overeaters Anonymous (compulsive eating), Sexaholics Anonymous (sexual compulsive behaviors), Online Gaming Anonymous (gaming addiction).
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Recovery Services and Resources - is a broad category of support designed to help people start, maintain, and strengthen recovery from substance use disorders, alcohol use disorders, and sometimes mental health conditions. It goes beyond treatment itself and focuses on long-term recovery and relapse prevention.
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Mass Behavioral Helpline - is a free, confidential service that helps Massachusetts residents find and connect with mental health and substance-use treatment and support. You can call, text, or chat online 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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Recovery Dharma Online - is an online community that hosts virtual recovery meetings based on the principles of Recovery Dharma, a peer-led recovery program that uses Buddhist practices such as meditation, mindfulness, self-inquiry, and community support to help people recover from addiction.
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Smart Recovery - is a science-based, self-empowering recovery program that helps people manage addictive behaviors, including alcohol use, drug use, gambling, and other compulsive behaviors. Unlike traditional 12-step programs, SMART Recovery is based on principles from psychology—especially Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT)—and does not require participants to identify as powerless over addiction or follow a spiritual framework.
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Yoga of 12 Step Recovery - is a recovery support program that combines the principles of 12-step recovery with yoga and mindfulness practices. It was created to help people address addiction and recovery from both a physical and emotional/spiritual perspective. The program is open to people recovering from substance use disorders and other addictive or compulsive behaviors.
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Co-Dependents Anonymous - helps people recognize and change unhealthy relationship patterns associated with codependency. Its main purpose is to support people in developing healthier relationships with themselves and others through peer support, self-reflection, and the 12-step recovery process.
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Eating Disorders Anonymous - is a peer-support for people recovering from eating disorders. It is based on a 12-step program and welcomes individuals who struggle with conditions such as, Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, Binge Eating Disorder, Compulsive eating and other disordered eating behaviors. EDA's goal is to help members achieve and maintain recovery through mutual support, shared experience, and personal growth.
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The Phoenix - is a free, recovery-focused community that helps people build and sustain sobriety and recovery through group activities, fitness, and social connection. It’s different from many traditional recovery groups because it’s centered on in-person and virtual activities
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Support After a Death by Overdose - offers services and programs that help people cope with grief after losing someone to a drug overdose. These supports are designed for family members, friends, and loved ones who are dealing with traumatic loss.
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Malden Overcoming Addiction -is a local nonprofit organization in Malden, that focuses on fighting addiction and supporting recovery in the community. MOA connects people in Malden to addiction recovery resources and support, and works to prevent overdoses and reduce stigma.
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NamaStay Sober - is a nonprofit recovery community that helps people in recovery from addiction build a healthier life through movement, mindfulness, and social connection. They offer recovery support with things like yoga, fitness, and community activities.
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Access to Recovery - is a program that helps people in recovery from substance use disorders get financial and practical support to access treatment and recovery services.
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MassAbility - is a Massachusetts state agency that helps people with disabilities or serious health conditions live, work, and participate more independently in the community. They assist in helping them get jobs, training, and support to live more independently.
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NeighborHealth - is a community health system where people can get medical care, mental health support, and help connecting to social services.
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Insight Recovery - Insight Recovery is a treatment center that helps people stop or reduce substance use and manage mental health issues through structured therapy programs.
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Coming Home Directory - is an online reentry resource guide that helps formerly incarcerated people in Massachusetts find housing, jobs, treatment, and other support services when they return home.
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Kiva Centers - is a Massachusetts-based peer support and mental health recovery organization. It focuses on helping people with mental health challenges, trauma, and substance use issues through peer-led support rather than traditional clinical treatment.
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Find Support for Drugs and Alcohol - helps people connect to treatment and recovery services for substance use disorders.
Domestic Violence
Justice Involvement
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Community Justice Program for Individuals with Justice Involvement
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VOAMASS (Volunteers of America Massachusetts)
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Tufts University: TUPIT
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JRI
Food Support
Sober Living Scholarships
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Think of Michael
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City of Medford
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Many towns/cities have financial assistance available for sober living from opioid settlement funds. If you have ties to one, contact their Public Health Department for more information.
Shelters
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House of Hope Inc - Lowell, MA
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Lowell Transitional Living Center - Lowell, MA
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Shelter Inc. - Cambridge, MA
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The Woods-Mullen Shelter - Boston, MA
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Harvard Square Homeless Shelter - Cambridge, MA
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LifeBridge - Salem, MA
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Somerville Homeless Coalition Adult Shelter - Somerville, MA
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Father Bill's Place - Quincy, MA
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Casa Nueva Vida - Lawrence, MA
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St. Patrick's Shelter - Somerville, MA
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Daybreak Shelter - Lawrence, MA
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Project Hope Women's Shelter - Boston, MA
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New England Center for Homeless Veterans - Boston, MA
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FamilyAid Boston, Inc - Boston, MA
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Conway House - Middleborough, MA
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Shattuck Shelter - Jamaica Plain, MA
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Women's Lunch Place Women's Shelter - Boston, MA
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Lynn Shelter Association - Lynn, MA
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Massachusetts Coalition for the Homeless - Lynn, MA
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Friends of the Homeless - Springfield, MA
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Samaritan House - Taunton, MA
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Sister Rose's House Homeless Shelter - New Bedford, MA
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Lazarus House Ministries, Inc. - Lawrence, MA
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Inn-Between - Peabody, MA
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Friends of Homeless S. Shore Homeless Shelter - Weymouth, MA
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Crossroads Family Shelter - East Boston, MA
Detox Resources
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Recovery Programs
Family Resources
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SAMHSA
Transportation Information
Certified Sober Houses
MASH Certified Sober Homes -
Co-Ed
12 Step Education Program of New England