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Alcohol & Drug Abuse
Support groups for alcohol abuse & addiction
Most of these organizations have worldwide chapters:
- Secular Organizations for Sobriety – SOS is a similar organization to AA but without the religious affiliation. (Secular Organizations for Sobriety)
- Women for Sobriety – A non-profit organization dedicated to helping women overcome alcoholism and other addictions. (Women for Sobriety, Inc.)
- Alcoholics Anonymous – Learn more about AA, including the 12 steps, and find a support meeting in your area. (Alcoholics Anonymous)
- SMART Recovery – Self-Management and Recovery Training (SMART) is a program that aims to achieve abstinence from alcohol through self-empowerment and self-directed change. (SMART Recovery)
Alcohol treatment programs:
- In the U.S., search a directory of alcohol treatment programs across the country, from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
- In the UK, find local alcohol addiction support from the NHS.
- In Australia, find alcohol services in each State/Territory from the Department of Health & Ageing.
- In Canada, find treatment services from Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse.
Drug treatment in the U.S.:
- Substance Abuse Treatment Facility Locator – An online resource for finding private and public drug and alcohol treatment facilities by location. (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services)
Drug treatment in other countries:
- In the UK, find local drug addiction support from the NHS, or call the 24-hour Frank helpline on 0800 776600 for more information about drugs and the different options available for help and support.
- In Australia, find drug and alcohol services in each State/Territory from the Department of Health & Ageing.
- In Canada, find treatment services from Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse.
Support groups for drug abuse & addiction:
Dual Diagnosis
Dealing with substance abuse, alcoholism, or drug addiction is even more difficult when you’re also struggling with a mental health disorder, such as depression, bipolar disorder, or anxiety
Treatment for dual diagnosis substance abuse and mental health disorders
In the U.S.:
- Methadone Clinic Directory – provides a list of state methadone clinics and doctors.
- SAMHSA Substance Abuse Treatment Facility Locator – Provides a searchable database of private and public substance abuse treatment facilities. SAMHSA also operates a helpline: (800) 662-HELP (4357) with help in English and Spanish or TDD at (800) 487-4889. (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration)
Support for veterans with a dual diagnosis
Specialized programs can address the unique stresses veterans face:
In the U.S.:
Canada:
Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar disorder support groups in the U.S.
- Find a Support Group – Search for a support group for children and adolescents with bipolar disorder. (Child & Adolescent Bipolar Foundation)
Bipolar disorder support groups worldwide
- Self-Help Groups in the UK (MDF The Bipolar Organisation)
- Advocacy Support Groups in Australia (Bipolar Disorder)
- Finding Help in Canada (Mood Disorders Society of Canada)
Depression
Support groups for depression – in the U.S.
- Find Support – To locate a depression support group in your area, visit the Depression and Bipolar Alliance directory.
Support groups for depression – international
- In the UK, Depression Alliance provides a list of self-help groups.
- In Canada, Finding Help in Canada (Mood Disorders Society of Canada) or Community Support (Canada.com) offer lists of local support groups.
- In Australia, Blue Pages offers treatment and support group information in your state or territory.
- In New Zealand, Blue Pages provides a directory of resources.
Eating Disorders
Treatment & support groups for eating disorders
- EDReferral.com – Comprehensive, easy-to-search database of eating disorder treatment providers, including specialists for anorexia and bulimia. (The Eating Disorder Referral and Information Center)
- Information & Referral Helpline – Eating disorders helpline offers advice and referrals. Includes an online directory of treatment providers and support groups. (National Eating Disorders Association)
- HelpFinder – Searchable database of treatment and help for anorexia and bulimia in the United Kingdom and abroad. (beat, UK)
- Overeaters Anonymous – Find an Overeaters Anonymous group in your area and learn how the 12-steps apply to binge eating recovery. (Overeaters Anonymous)
- Eating Disorders Anonymous – Find support and group meetings with other eating disorder sufferers in your area. (Eating Disorders Anonymous)
Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia services and support
- Find Your State and Local NAMI – Locate the nearest branch of the National Alliance on Mental Illness, an organization that offers support, education, and referrals for people coping with mental illness. You can also call the toll free HelpLine at 1-800-950-NAMI (6264).
- State and Local Programs for Families, Young Families, and Providers – Directory of education, training, and support programs for the caregivers of people with mental illness. (National Alliance on Mental Illness)
- Schizophrenia Support Groups and Related Resources – Provides links to patient and family support groups located in different countries around the world.