Alcohol and Substance Use Disorder Resource Guide
At The Sober Curator, we provide high-quality content centered around the vibrant and fulfilling lifestyle of sobriety. While our focus is on the positive aspects of sober living, we also acknowledge that life can present challenges without the aid of alcohol or substances. Coping with these challenges alone can be daunting, which is why we strongly believe in finding recovery within a supportive community.
If you or someone you know is struggling with alcohol use disorder, substance use disorder, or mental illness, we urge you to seek help. While the task may seem daunting, it’s important to remember that support is readily available and that there are people out there who genuinely want to help.
It’s crucial to remain persistent in your search for assistance until you find the right solution for your unique situation. In some cases, it could be a matter of life or death, so it’s essential to never give up on finding the necessary help.
Below, we have compiled a list of national and regional services that are available, with many offering assistance 24/7. We encourage you to utilize these resources and continue seeking additional support and guidance until you find what works best for you.
National Resources
Alcoholics Anonymous World Services
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention: Are you in a crisis? Call 1-800-273-8255 or text “TALK” to 741741
GaL – AA – Gays and Lesbians in Alcoholics Anonymous
Gay & Sober Online Meetings
LGBT National Help Center 1-888-843-4564
NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) 1-800-950-NAMI (6264)
Narcotics Anonymous World Services
National Suicide Prevention Hotline 988 or 1-800-273-8255
National Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-799-7233 (SAFE)
SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)
Additional Fellowship Resources
Treatment Intervention Services
Addiction Interventions – The Ultimate Guide to Quitting Alcohol
RESOURCES BY STATE
CALIFORNIA RESOURCES
ACA Meetings – Northern California Intergroup
California 2-1-1: This is an easy to remember telephone number that connects callers to information about critical health and human services available in their community. A single access point for every day needs and in times of crisis
Clean and Sober in Christ Recovery Network Meetings List
Domestic Shelters Souther California
Kern County Behavioral and Recovery Services
Sacramento County Substance Use Treatment Services (for Sacramento County Medi-Cal members) – Phone: (916) 874-9754 or After Hours: (888) 881-4881
Santa Clara County Substance Use Treatment Services (for Santa Clara County Medi-Cal members) -1(800) 704-0900
Silicon Valley Recovery – inpatient recovery center in San Jose
LOUISIANA RESOURCES
Free Treatment Centers in Louisiana
Louisiana 2-1-1: 211 is an easy to remember telephone number that connects callers to information about critical health and human services available in their community. A single access point for every day needs and in times of crisis.
Metropolitan Human Services District: ensures person-centered supports and services are available and provided to eligible individuals with mental illness, addictive disorders and intellectual/developmental disabilities in New Orleans and surrounding parishes.
MICHIGAN RESOURCES:
Michigan 2-1-1: This is an easy to remember telephone number that connects callers to information about critical health and human services available in their community. A single access point for every day needs and in times of crisis.
MINNESOTA RESOURCES
Minnesota 2-1-1: United Way 2-1-1 is an easy-to-remember, three-digit number that families and individuals in Minnesota can call to obtain free and confidential information on health and human services. 2-1-1 call centers are staffed 24/7 by trained Community Resource Specialists who quickly assess needs and refer callers to the help that they seek.
Minnesota Recovery Connection: MRC is a member organization of Faces & Voices Association of Recovery Community Organizations (ARCO). ARCO unites and supports the growing network of local, regional, and statewide recovery community organizations (RCOs).
MARRCH – Minnesota Association of Recovery Resources and Chemical Health
NAMI Minnesota: Local in-person and online meeting information. NAMI Minnesota (National Alliance on Mental Illness) is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of children and adults with mental illnesses and their families.
P.E.A.S.E Academy – 1st Recovery High School in the United States
St. Paul Intergroup Online Store: Providing literature from Alcoholics Anonymous, the A.A. Grapevine, as well as sobriety accessories.
Bold North Recovery: Minnesota’s #1 Peer Recovery Workforce Development Organization. Bold North Recovery is a training and education organization. Their focus is on building, growing, and sustaining the substance use disorder peer recovery workforce in Minnesota and beyond.
SMART Recovery Twin Cities: Local in-person and online SMART Recovery meeting information. This site has been developed to support the needs of meetings in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area.
Recovery Dharma Twin Cities (public Facebook page): Local in-person and online Recovery Dharma meeting information. Recovery Dharma offers an approach to recovery based on Buddhist principles that is peer-led and non-theistic. They welcome all those who wish to pursue recovery as part of their community.
Minnesota Prevention & Recovery Alliance: Minnesota Prevention and Recovery Alliance (MnPRA) is an emerging Recovery Community Organization (RCO). Established in 2021 by Minnesota Adult & Teen Challenge (MnTC) employees, MnPRA is secular and supports all pathways to recovery, ensuring that every community in Minnesota has equal and equitable access to both prevention and recovery resources.
Collegiate Recovery Programs
Augsburg University – STEP UP!
Minneapolis College – (only 2-year college in MN w/ CRP)
Misc. Resources
Minnesota Young Adults 4 Recovery – MN Young Adults for Recovery’s goal is to ABOLISH the stigma of Recovery through Peer Support, Events, & provide educational, career, living & essential needs.
Minnesota Young Adults 4 Recovery Facebook
Recovery Café Frogtown Facebook – Recovery Cafe Frogtown is a healing community for those traumatized by addiction, homelessness, and mental health challenges.
Sober Fun Events Page (Twin Cities Area)
Twin Cities Wellness Center and Recovery Gym – “Incorporating fitness into the lives of those recovering!”
NEW YORK RESOURCES
AK Psychotherapy – Alyssa Kushner, LCSW (ak-psychotherapy.com)
Center for Family Representation (legal services)
Hazelden Betty Ford – NYC Locations
HOPEline: Call 1-877-8-HOPENY | Text 467369
LICADD – Long Island Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence
National Alliance on Mental Illness New York Metro
New York City Well If you are in a crisis, call one of our counselors: 1-888-NYC-WELL (1-888-692-9355). Text ‘WELL’ to 65173
New York Recovery Community Coalition
Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) Questions? (518) 473-3460. 24/7
Office of Mental Health New York State Call: 1-844-863-9314
OHIO RESOURCES
OHIO 2-1-1: Serving 4 counties and covering 1.5 million people in Ohio, the United Way 2-1-1 Help Center provides free and confidential 24-hour access to a compassionate professional who will review your options for help, develop a plan and act as your advocate if you are faced with barriers to service. Simply dial 2-1-1 or chat with us for assistance
TEXAS RESOURCES
Lighthouse Recovery Texas: Consisting of a dedicated multi-disciplinary team that creates lasting recovery programs tailored to your unique needs
PHP Addiction Treatment, IOP Program, Recovery Coaching, And Residential Programs. Lighthouse has resources on Addiction Treatment and Mental Health topics you can check out to ensure you stay informed and empowered throughout your recovery journey
Texas 211: 2-1-1 Texas, a program of the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, is committed to helping Texas citizens connect with the services they need. Whether by phone or internet, our goal is to present accurate, well-organized and easy-to-find information from state and local health and human services programs
Texas Suicide + Crisis Hotline 1-800-758-3344
WASHINGTON D.C. RESOURCES
Washington Area Intergroup Association
Washington DC 2-1-1: This is an easy to remember telephone number that connects callers to information about critical health and human services available in their community. A single access point for every day needs and in times of crisis.
WASHINGTON STATE RESOURCES
AAHAA (Alcoholics & Addicts Helping Alcoholics & Addicts)
BRIDGES – Seattle Alternative Peer Group
FUCC (Fentanyl United Crisis Coalition)
Washington 2-1-1: Washington Information Network 211 is a telephone line supported by the Washington State Legislature to provide answers for people with health and human services questions and offer assistance in providing information or referring callers to a variety of services.
Washington Recovery Help Line: 1-866-789-1511
WISCONSIN RESOURCES
Dry Hootch: Peer support by veterans for veterans
Mental Health America of Wisconsin: Offers information and resources related to mental health support and advocacy
Peer-Run Recovery Resources (from 211 Wisconsin)
Wisconsin Addiction Recovery Helpline: Wisconsin Addiction Recovery Helpline: Call 211 or 833-944-4673, text your ZIP code to 898211
Wisconsin Department of Health Services: The state’s official health department offers mental health and substance abuse services information and resources
Wisconsin Voices for Recovery: A community-based organization that supports individuals in recovery and advocates for recovery-friendly policies
