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Online 12-step meetings and more online resources during Coronavirus outbreak

Online 12-step meetings and more online resources during Coronavirus outbreak

Although the Coronavirus has made an impact on our daily lives, that does not mean that our sobriety stops here. There are many online resources - tools, communities, meeting platforms and more – we hope you find several of them helpful on your journey. Stay accountable; stay on the right track. This list of sources was provided by the Office of the National Drug Control Policy.

We’d like to share a part of the letter we received from the Office of the National Drug Control Policy, along with their list of online tools that you will find of use.

“We understand that with the need for social distancing to reduce the spread of COVID-19 many of you have been unable to attend in-person support group meetings. For those in recovery, continuing to stay connected to your social support communities can be critical in maintaining recovery. As time passes, it becomes even more essential for you to stay in touch with your social support groups.

During this time, we recommend leveraging technology to remain connected with communities you’ve built during your journey and take this opportunity to forge new friendships online. Social distancing does not mean social isolation.

We have included a list of a few free online meeting options as well as platforms where you can interact virtually with others in recovery. While ONDCP is not endorsing any particular organization or online platform, we encourage you to utilize these resources and others to stay connected. Please consider sharing these with others on your journey of recovery as well as your family members, friends and other individuals in your community.

We admire the great efforts you’ve taken throughout your recovery journey, including the role you play in helping others find pathways to recovery. Fear and anxiety about the virus can be overwhelming and cause strong emotions. Please take the necessary measures to ensure your safety and that of your family, friends, colleagues, and community.”

- James W. Carroll, Director of the ONDCP

Free online meetings and virtual platforms for those in recovery

12 Steps.org

Listing of online 12-step meetings on various platforms. 

Al-Anon Electronic Meetings

This forum and recovery chat room for Narcotics Anonymous members features voice chat, Skype, and text chat meetings connecting people from around the world. 

Alcoholics Anonymous Online Intergroup

Listing of online meetings from AA Intergroup. 

• Smart Recovery calendar and toolbox

Message board, chat room, online meetings, and online library. 

Adult Children of Alcoholics

Phone and Online Meetings 

In The Rooms (Online Meetings)

An online platform supporting a wide range of 12-step and non-12 step meetings 

Bridge Club Virtual Meetings

Meetings that are specifically focused on women and LGBTQIA+ folks who are sober or interested in sobriety. 

Refuge Recovery Online Meetings

Listing of daily online meetings 

Families Anonymous Virtual Meetings

Online meetings for parents, grandparents, siblings, spouses, significant others, other family members and friends of those with a current, suspected or former drug problem. 

My Recovery

Online 12-step meetings 

Sober Grid

A free online social networking platform for people in recovery. Available in mobile app stores 

Narcotics Anonymous

Listing of online meetings provided by NA.

Free Online Entertainment Activities (that aren’t Netflix)

NBA League Pass

The NBA is offering a free trial while the season is suspended

Visit the Louvre and Other Museums

Virtually tour the Louvre and other French Museums

Project Gutenberg

Explore a library of over 60,000 free eBooks

Pluralsight

Over 7,000 free classes on technology

Online Concert

Lady Gaga and other stars are streaming a free concert of April 18th

Go to the Zoo

Zoos around the world are streaming webcams featuring their animals

The National Theatre

London’s National Theater streams a different play every Thursday on YouTube

Here is the official letter:


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