Support Systems for Everyone
SMART Recovery
SMART Recovery stands for Self-Management and Recovery Training and is a global community of mutual support groups. Meetings are free and open to anyone seeking science-based, self-empowered addiction recovery. Addiction does not have to be substance oriented; SMART Recovery participants help one another address problems with all addictions, included drugs, alcohol, gambling, food, etc. The goal is to find and develop the power within oneself to change and lead fulfilling and balanced lives.
SMART Recovery utilizes a 4-Point Program offering tools and techniques for each of the following:
- Building and Maintaining Motivation
- Coping with Urges
- Managing Thoughts, Feelings and Behaviors
- Living a Balanced Life
Women for Sobriety is an organization of women, for women. Founded in 1975, the program is based on thirteen Acceptance Statements that encourage emotional and spiritual growth. Any woman seeking abstinence is welcome to join and all expressions of female identity are welcome. Support groups can be found in-person and online and phone volunteers are available for one-on-one support. The program focuses on alcohol and drug addiction and focuses on the needs of women in recovery, including nurturing feelings of selv-value and self-worth and the desire to discard feelings of guilt, shame, and humiliation.
To learn more about Women for Sobriety, visit their website https://womenforsobriety.org/
SOS
Secular Organizations for Sobriety, or SOS, focuses on recovery from alcohol, drugs and food addiction. A network of autonomous, non-professional local groups, SOS is dedicated solely to helping individuals achieve and maintain sobriety and abstinence from addiction. Meetings are offered in-person and online. Part of the philosophy of SOS is that members share experiences, insights, information, strength, and encouragement in friendly, honest, anonymous and supportive group meetings. The program believes in choosing nondestructive, non-delusional, and rational approaches to living sober and rewarding lives.
To learn more about SOS, visit their website http://www.sossobriety.org
LifeRing
LifeRing provides an abstinence-based, secular, and self-empowered addiction recovery pathway. An organization of people who share practical experience and sobriety support, LifeRing respectfully embraces what works for each individual. The program focuses on efforts to strengthen the Sober Self and weaken the Addict Self. LifeRing offers in-person meetings and online support.
To learn more, visit their website https://www.lifering.org/
Moderation Management
Moderation Management (MM) is a behavioral change program and national support network for those concerned about their drinking. MM empowers individuals to accept personal responsibility for choosing and maintaining their own path, whether moderation or abstinence. Offering a supportive mutual-help environment that encourages people concerned about their alcohol intake to cut back ro quit drinking before problems become severe, the program teaches goal setting techniques and self-management strategies, along with guidelines and limits. Support is found via an online forum.
To learn more, visit their website http://members.moderation.org/
October 23, 2020
