Resources for Secular Recovery from Addiction

Organizations, Websites, & Social Media

The Secular NA Coffee Shop  (Facebook Group) A relatively new community of NA members and others interested in secular recovery who struggle with the language and culture of NA with particular regard to the religious content.

AA Agnostica is an exceptional site for 12-step recovery. It’s based on AA, but it’s highly relevant and useful for us all!

Secular Alcoholics Anonymous (Secular AA) is an organization whose mission is, “…to assure suffering alcoholics that they can find sobriety in Alcoholics Anonymous without having to accept anyone else’s beliefs or deny their own. Secular AA does not endorse or oppose any form of religion or belief system and operates in accordance with the Third Tradition of the Alcoholics Anonymous Program: “the only requirement for A.A. membership is a desire to stop drinking.” https://aasecular.org

Secular Al_Anon – “This web page is for people interested in recovery from the effects of someone else’s drinking in their lives, who want Al-Anon to be a comfortable place for people of no religion, any religion, or any uncertainty on such issues. It offers contacts and resources.” http://rivenwoodbooks.com/secularAlanon/ 

Secular Recovery Meetings – An extensive list (with links) of online secular recovery meetings. Meetings listed include Secular AA, Secular NA, Secular Al-Anon, Recovery Dharma, or simply secular recovery meetings without any other associations or affiliations.  https://secularrecovery.online/secular-recovery-meetings 

Another website of a collection of different affiliates all that focus on secular recovery. https://www.worldwidesecularmeetings.com/

Secular AA Online Meetings spreadsheet – includes NA meetings too. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AuWy7FKCG-R_pyRZzEjFXkH-Rw_0VEzi/view 

Secular Overeaters and Friends – an interesting recovery community that is relevant to us!  https://secularovereaters.org/so-art/?fbclid=IwAR2y0-bN3OSwr1_6ePYb-o0IOY5cgfCUn-Yb_x0JcLO9Ez4Bxwr7O_RHusU

NA Agnostica – http://www.naagnostica.org/ 

https://recoverydharma.org/meeting-list Recovery Dharma is an organization that has meetings that focus on healing trauma and addiction. Whilst this is a Buddhist organisation they take a more secular approach while using Buddhist practices and insights.

Readings Used in Secular NA Meetings (posted by Eli) – https://readings.secna.org 

Pamphlets, Articles, and Short Readings

Secular 12 Steps – Beyond Belief Seattle Group – 2021 Developed by the Beyond Belief Seattle NA Group in 2021. One interpretation of the NA 12 Steps from a secular, non-religious perspective. 

The 12 Steps of Narcotics Anonymous Revised by ChatGPT
initiated by Michael E., April 27, 2023. ChatGPT is the most popular of the new artificial intelligence programs. It was directed to “rewrite the NA 12 steps to remove any references to god or a higher power.” The response to this initial query was posted on April 27, 2023 to the Secular NA Coffeeshop Facebook group. Based on feedback, two minor edits were made to remove inclusion of the terms “prayer” and “spiritual.”

By Young Addicts, For Young Addicts
This official NA pamphlet does not emphasize the “higher power” aspects of non-secular NA. A good intro for younger addicts seeking help in NA. https://secularna.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/By-For-Young-AddictsEN3113_2008.pdf

Secular NA – Connecting Globally Amid a World in Crisis Secular NA – Connecting Globally Amid a World in Crisis 
originally published 2021 in the AA Agnostica website
by Michael E from Beyond Belief Seattle, this article shares experiences as an atheist in recover, explains how the Beyond Belief Seattle and Beyond Belief International groups were formed, and the emerging global secular NA community.

Books or Longer Readings

Secular 12 Step Handbook  Seattle-Everett Beyond Belief NA Group (April 2021)
     The Secular 12 Step Handbook was created by members of the Seattle-Everett Beyond Belief NA Group to help our members in their secular step work. Others have expressed interest in the guide, so we are making it available here. The Group considers this a work in progress, and actively seeks suggestions and input. Please send comments to [email protected]. The Handbook is NOT an approved NA resource. https://secularna.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/BBSeattle-Secular-12-Step-Handbook-April-2021.docx

18 Alternative Versions of Secular Steps This is a compilation of all the secular steps we currently have available to us. If you know of more, email us and let us know so we can review it and possibly add it to this running document. 

Beyond Belief. Agnostic Musings for 12 Step Life by Joe C.
     The first secular daily reflection book written in a contemporary language for today’s addicts and alcoholics in recovery. “The book is aimed at a general 12-Step readership, but it is mindful that there heretofore exist no such aids for unbelievers, freethinkers, and the unconventionally spiritual.

About the Secular NA

Join Our Online Recovery Community and Attend Live Meetings 

Online Meetings Weekdays and Weekends

In The Rooms offers over 150+ weekly live online meetings,  a variety 12-Step and Non 12- Step Fellowships, and Specialty meetings. Some of our most popular meetings are AA, NA, ACA, Al-Anon, and Nar-Anon meetings, and much more.

• In The Rooms has 69 live online AA meetings weekly, so there’s bound to be one that fits your schedule! We have specialty AA meetings too, like AA Pride (LGBTQ). We also have an Agnostic AA meeting, if you’re seeking a meeting without a secular approach to recovery.
• We have 30 NA meetings on ITR weekly. Like AA, there’s also an NA Pride meeting (LGBTQ) and an Agnostic NA meeting.
• For support for the family, friends, and allies of those in recovery, In The Rooms has both Al-Anon and Nar-Anon meetings, which each meeting, 1-3 times a week. In The Rooms also has an Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACA) group, which meets 7 times a week.
• We also have many other 12-step fellowship groups, like Gamblers Anonymous, Overeaters Anonymous, and Sex Addicts Anonymous, CODA, Dual Diagnosis, and much more. If you can think of a Recovery fellowship, we probably have it.
• All our meetings offer a unique sense of connection and hope that can only be found by walking alongside people who are on the same journey you are. Recovery can’t be done alone! 

“You need a support system. You need someone to call on days when you wake up and you really want to pick up a drink or a drug,” says In The Rooms co-founder Ron Tannebaum. The variety of 12 step and other Recovery meetings we offer means that you can find a fellowship perfect for you.

We also offer plenty of non 12 step options also. 6 weekly women’s meetings including She Recovers, Women in Recovery, and Women Warriors, 2 Men’s meetings weekly, 7 different meditation meetings, Yoga in Recovery, and Healthy Love.

Additionally, with so many fellowship meetings to choose from and the variety of times they are offered allows you to create a schedule that fits your personal needs and lifestyle.

For a full list of schedule meetings click here. 

Join today and find the 12 step meeting perfect for you!

Families Anonymous Virtual Groups

Different Times, Days & Special Topics

Meetings Directory including Virtual Meetings in the USA & International & Niche

Visit this link to review offerings: https://familiesanonymous.org/meetings/meeting-directories/

What is Families Anonymous?

Families Anonymous celebrated our 50th Anniversary in 2021. We were formed in 1971 by a group of concerned parents in California who were seeking ways of dealing with the problem of substance abuse and addiction in their children. Our members include parents, grandparents, siblings, spouses, significant others, other family members and friends of those with a current, suspected or former drug problem. We have been one of the best kept secrets in the recovery community, even though we have groups throughout the world.

Families Anonymous is a 12 Step fellowship for the families and friends who have known a feeling of desperation concerning the destructive behavior of someone very near to them, whether caused by drugs, alcohol, or related behavioral problems. When you come into our rooms you are no longer alone, but among friends who have experienced similar problems. Any concerned person is encouraged to attend our meetings, even if there is only a suspicion of a problem.

Your identity is protected in our meetings. We know each other by our first names only. Anonymity of our members is paramount to the success of our program. Not only is anonymity an underlying principle of the program, but it is so important that it is part of our name.

You have nothing to lose but your pain and anger. Read on if you are ready to find the peace and serenity that our members have found through the working of the FA program.

FIRST WINNIPEG SOS

Secular Organizations for Sobriety (SOS) · Save Our Selves

Peer-Led Addiction Recovery Support · Secular · Free · Anonymous

“We take personal responsibility for our own sobriety and make abstinence our priority.”

VIRTUAL PEER SUPPORT MEETINGS — ZOOM

First Winnipeg SOS holds free, anonymous peer support meetings every week on Zoom — open to anyone seeking support for sobriety and addiction recovery. No registration is required. Join directly using the Zoom credentials below. You do not have to share at any meeting; you are always welcome to listen and find comfort in hearing others’ experiences.

Tuesday Recovery Meeting

Meets every Tuesday, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM PT (7:00 PM – 8:00 PM CT). Open to all. Join on Zoom using the access credentials below. Free and anonymous.

Thursday Recovery Meeting

Meets every Thursday, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM PT (7:00 PM – 8:00 PM CT). Open to all. Join on Zoom using the access credentials below. Free and anonymous.

Saturday Recovery Meeting

Meets every Saturday, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM PT (7:00 PM – 8:00 PM CT). Open to all. Also held simultaneously in person in Winnipeg. Join on Zoom using the access credentials below. Free and anonymous.

Sunday Recovery Meeting (Every Other Sunday)

Meets every other Sunday, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM PT (2:00 PM – 3:00 PM CT). In April 2026: April 12 and April 26. Open to all. Join on Zoom using the access credentials below. Free and anonymous.

HOW TO JOIN — ZOOM ACCESS (ALL MEETINGS):

Zoom Meeting ID: 824 1987 3024

Passcode: 2020

Open the Zoom app or visit zoom.us/join, enter the Meeting ID and Passcode above to connect.

Questions? Email: [email protected]

IN-PERSON MEETINGS (WINNIPEG, MANITOBA — REFERENCE)

First Winnipeg SOS also holds in-person meetings at three Winnipeg locations. Just show up — no registration required.

Wednesdays · 7:15 PM – 8:15 PM CT · Fort Rouge Leisure Centre, Multipurpose Room — 625 Osborne St, Winnipeg

Thursdays · 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM CT · Riverpoint Centre – AFM — 146 Magnus Ave, Winnipeg

Saturdays · 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM CT · Adult Education Centre — 1747 Main St, Winnipeg (also on Zoom simultaneously)

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

First Winnipeg SOS Website — Main website with meeting schedule, contact information, and recovery resources

Meeting Schedule — First Winnipeg SOS — Full weekly meeting schedule including all Zoom and in-person times

Addiction Support & Resources — First Winnipeg SOS — Curated addiction support information and community resources

ABOUT FIRST WINNIPEG SOS

First Winnipeg SOS is a non-profit, anonymous, secular addiction peer support organization founded in July 2013 in Winnipeg, Manitoba — making it one of Winnipeg’s first secular recovery groups with more than 12 years of experience supporting people in recovery. The organization is part of the broader Secular Organizations for Sobriety (SOS) movement, originally founded in California in 1985 by James Christopher. First Winnipeg SOS takes a self-empowerment approach to recovery, promoting healthy skepticism, critical thinking, and personal responsibility for sobriety, while respecting recovery in any form regardless of the path by which it is achieved.

DISCLAIMER: Information is solely shared as a courtesy. Not a substitute for legal advice, professional treatment, or emergency services. If a child or person is in immediate danger, call 911 or contact local law enforcement. For mental health or substance use emergencies, call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline). Seek guidance from a qualified medical or mental health professional for personalized care.

Moderation Management (MM)

Free Virtual Peer Support · Harm Reduction · Moderation or Abstinence · No 12 Steps · Secular · Open to All

“We’re here to support you while you take the steps you are ready to take to reduce your drinking.”

Day & Time: Daily virtual meetings every day of the week · Multiple meetings each day · Times range from 6:00 AM PT to 11:00 PM PT — see full schedule below

Platform: Online · Zoom Video · No download required on most devices · Join by video or audio

Who Can Join: Any adult who is concerned about their drinking · No requirement to label yourself or commit to abstinence to attend most meetings · All genders welcome to general open meetings · Specialty meetings available for women, men, LGBTQ+, veterans, neurodivergent individuals, and young adults

Cost: FREE · All meetings are free to attend · Voluntary donations welcomed but never required

Moderation Management is a secular nonprofit that offers free virtual peer support to anyone who wants to change their relationship with alcohol — whether the goal is reducing binge drinking episodes, drinking within safer limits, or stopping entirely. MM is uniquely designed for non-dependent problem drinkers and does not require commitment to full abstinence. The program uses a nine-step cognitive behavioral change framework to help members take personal responsibility, recognize harmful patterns, set their own drinking goals, and build lasting habits. Meetings are drop-in, judgment-free, and led by volunteer facilitators. Over 30 meetings take place each week via Zoom — find one that fits your schedule below.

Meeting Hours — March 2026 (Pacific Time)

All times shown in Pacific Time (PT) with Eastern Time (ET) in parentheses. Meetings run every day of the week. Note: Hours subject to change — always verify current times at moderation.org/events.

SUNDAY

ADHD / Neurodivergent MM Meeting

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM PT  (4:00 PM – 5:00 PM ET)

Duration: 60 minutes  ·  Open to: All adults concerned about their drinking  ·  For neurodivergent individuals; those with anxiety/mental health concerns also welcome

Sunday Summit MM Video Meeting

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM PT  (7:00 PM – 8:00 PM ET)

Duration: 60 minutes  ·  Open to: All adults concerned about their drinking  ·  Weekly wrap-up and forward planning; open to all

MONDAY

Newcomer’s MM Video Meeting

8:00 AM – 9:00 AM PT  (11:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET)

Duration: 60 minutes  ·  Open to: All adults concerned about their drinking  ·  1st & 3rd Mondays only · Open to anyone curious about MM including therapists, students, loved ones

Clean Slate MM Video Meeting

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM PT  (12:00 PM – 1:00 PM ET)

Duration: 60 minutes  ·  Open to: All adults concerned about their drinking  ·  Weekly planning and check-in · Meeting attendance verifications available

Changing Your Mind MM Meeting

2:00 PM – 3:00 PM PT  (5:00 PM – 6:00 PM ET)

Duration: 60 minutes  ·  Open to: All adults concerned about their drinking  ·  Focuses on behavioral change and mindset shifts around drinking

Neighbors in Change MM Meeting

3:00 PM – 4:00 PM PT  (6:00 PM – 7:00 PM ET)

Duration: 60 minutes  ·  Open to: All adults concerned about their drinking  ·  Newcomer-friendly; rotating topics; not abstinence-based though abstainers welcome

How To Truly Enjoy Drinking MM Meeting

4:00 PM – 5:30 PM PT  (7:00 PM – 8:30 PM ET)

Duration: 90 minutes  ·  Open to: All adults concerned about their drinking  ·  Mindful, moderate drinking techniques; open to all

The Next 7 Days MM Meeting

5:30 PM – 6:30 PM PT  (8:30 PM – 9:30 PM ET)

Duration: 60 minutes  ·  Open to: All adults concerned about their drinking  ·  Weekly planning meeting; fresh-start focus

San Francisco MM Video Meeting

6:30 PM – 7:30 PM PT  (9:30 PM – 10:30 PM ET)

Duration: 60 minutes  ·  Open to: All adults concerned about their drinking  ·  Originally Bay Area local; now open to anyone

TUESDAY

Early Bird MM Meeting

6:00 AM – 7:00 AM PT  (9:00 AM – 10:00 AM ET)

Duration: 60 minutes  ·  Open to: All adults concerned about their drinking  ·  Morning meeting for any time zone; globally accessible

EmpowHER Untapped Tuesdays (Women’s)

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM PT  (2:00 PM – 3:00 PM ET)

Duration: 60 minutes  ·  Open to: Women only  ·  Women only · Led by Recovery Coach Erica of ShameOver · Video or audio join

MM Meeting of North-Central New Jersey

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM PT  (7:00 PM – 8:00 PM ET)

Duration: 60 minutes  ·  Open to: All adults concerned about their drinking  ·  Open to anyone; hybrid in-person/online option some weeks

Reflections MM Video Meeting

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM PT  (7:00 PM – 8:00 PM ET)

Duration: 60 minutes  ·  Open to: All adults concerned about their drinking  ·  Conversational support; compassion-focused

MM Long-Term Absers Meeting

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM PT  (7:00 PM – 8:00 PM ET)

Duration: 60 minutes  ·  Open to: All adults concerned about their drinking  ·  For members committed to long-term abstinence; moderation discussion limited

Denver MM Video Meeting

5:30 PM – 6:30 PM PT  (8:30 PM – 9:30 PM ET)

Duration: 60 minutes  ·  Open to: All adults concerned about their drinking  ·  Originally Colorado local; open to all

WEDNESDAY

Hump Day MM Video Meeting

10:00 AM – 11:00 AM PT  (1:00 PM – 2:00 PM ET)

Duration: 60 minutes  ·  Open to: All adults concerned about their drinking  ·  Mid-week touch point; open to all

Women’s MM Video Meeting (Wednesday)

3:30 PM – 4:30 PM PT  (6:30 PM – 7:30 PM ET)

Duration: 60 minutes  ·  Open to: Women only  ·  Women only · Contact organizer via moderation.org for Zoom link

MM Men’s Video Meeting

4:00 PM – 5:30 PM PT  (7:00 PM – 8:30 PM ET)

Duration: 90 minutes  ·  Open to: Men’s focused discussion; open to men concerned about their drinking  ·  Men’s focused discussion; open to men concerned about their drinking

Chicago Harm Reduction Therapy MM

5:00 PM – 6:00 PM PT  (8:00 PM – 9:00 PM ET)

Duration: 60 minutes  ·  Open to: All adults concerned about their drinking  ·  Hosted by Chicago Harm Reduction Therapy; open to all

MM LGBTQ+ Meeting

5:30 PM – 6:30 PM PT  (8:30 PM – 9:30 PM ET)

Duration: 60 minutes  ·  Open to: LGBTQ+ members only; allies welcome to other MM meetings  ·  LGBTQ+ members only; allies welcome to other MM meetings

THURSDAY

Refocus & Recharge MM Meeting

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM PT  (2:00 PM – 3:00 PM ET)

Duration: 60 minutes  ·  Open to: All adults concerned about their drinking  ·  Midweek reflection and practical tips for mindful drinking

Can’t Find the STOP Button MM Meeting

[VERIFY TIME] PT  ([VERIFY TIME] ET)

Duration: 60 minutes  ·  Open to: All adults concerned about their drinking  ·  For those who can abstain for stretches but struggle to stop once they start drinking; [VERIFY time from moderation.org calendar]

NYC Thursday Night MM Video Meeting

4:00 PM – 5:30 PM PT  (7:00 PM – 8:30 PM ET)

Duration: 90 minutes  ·  Open to: All adults concerned about their drinking  ·  Open to all; one of MM’s longest-running weekly meetings

Thursday Night Women’s MM Video Meeting

5:00 PM – 6:00 PM PT  (8:00 PM – 9:00 PM ET)

Duration: 60 minutes  ·  Open to: Women only  ·  Women only · Made possible by Sunnyside partnership

MM Long-Term Absers Thursday Meeting

6:00 PM – 7:00 PM PT  (9:00 PM – 10:00 PM ET)

Duration: 60 minutes  ·  Open to: All adults concerned about their drinking  ·  Long-term abstinence focus; moderation discussion limited

MMillennials MM Meeting

6:00 PM – 7:00 PM PT  (9:00 PM – 10:00 PM ET)

Duration: 60 minutes  ·  Open to: All adults concerned about their drinking  ·  For members in their 20s and 30s; open to anyone in that age range

FRIDAY

Weekend Prep MM Meeting (Friday Noon)

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM PT  (12:00 PM – 1:00 PM ET)

Duration: 60 minutes  ·  Open to: All adults concerned about their drinking  ·  Support heading into the weekend; compassion and camaraderie focus

MM Abstinence Video Meeting

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM PT  (4:00 PM – 5:00 PM ET)

Duration: 60 minutes  ·  Open to: All adults concerned about their drinking  ·  For those committed to abstinence; moderation discussion limited

Inklings MM Video Meeting

7:00 PM – 8:00 PM PT  (10:00 PM – 11:00 PM ET)

Duration: 60 minutes  ·  Open to: All adults concerned about their drinking  ·  Open to anyone concerned about their drinking; late evening option

SATURDAY

Saturday Morning Coffee MM Meeting

7:00 AM – 8:00 AM PT  (10:00 AM – 11:00 AM ET)

Duration: 60 minutes  ·  Open to: All adults concerned about their drinking  ·  Relaxed, informal moderation planning discussion

Strategy Saturday MM Video Meeting

2:00 PM – 3:00 PM PT  (5:00 PM – 6:00 PM ET)

Duration: 60 minutes  ·  Open to: All adults concerned about their drinking  ·  Goal-sharing, moderation strategy, and peer support

Total Confirmed Open Meetings per Week: 30+ virtual meetings across 7 days · Multiple time slots daily from early morning through late night PT

Hours Calculation: Per Ref B, live meetings count only on the day they occur. Weekday totals range from 3.0–6.5 hrs/day (open general meetings); weekend days 2.0 hrs/day. Average across March 2026: ~4.7 hrs/day. Total estimated confirmed open meeting hours for March 2026: approximately 145.5 hours. [See Internal Reference for daily breakdown and spreadsheet rows.]

Note: Women-only, men-only, LGBTQ+-only, and specialty-restricted meetings are not included in the general open hours totals. Hours for those meetings are additional. Meeting schedule subject to change.

How To Join a Meeting

Meeting Calendar (No Login Required — Click Any Meeting Link to Join via Zoom):

https://moderation.org/events

Main Website:

https://moderation.org

Private Online Community (NewForm — Free):

https://www.newform.org/#individuals

Email Listserv (Peer Support Between Meetings):

https://moderation.org/moderation-management-support-listserv/

No registration is required to attend most virtual meetings — simply find a meeting on the calendar and click the Zoom link to join. Newcomers are welcome at any open meeting without attending the Newcomer’s Meeting first.

Who Can Attend

• Any adult who binge drinks, drinks problematically, or simply wants to change their relationship with alcohol

• People who are not sure they want to stop drinking entirely — MM supports both moderation and abstinence as valid personal goals

• Those who don’t identify with the term “alcoholic” or are put off by abstinence-only programs

• People who want science-based, practical tools rather than spiritual or religious frameworks

• Neurodivergent individuals and those with ADHD or co-occurring anxiety — dedicated meeting available

• Veterans and active military — dedicated meeting available [VERIFY current schedule at moderation.org]

• LGBTQ+ individuals — dedicated Wednesday night meeting for LGBTQ+ members

• Millennials and adults in their 20s and 30s — Thursday MMillennials meeting available

• Women — Tuesday and Thursday women-only meetings available

• Open nationally and internationally — all virtual meetings are accessible from anywhere

• Important: MM is designed for non-dependent problem drinkers. Those experiencing alcohol withdrawal symptoms — tremors, sweating, confusion, or seizures — should seek medical attention before reducing or stopping alcohol. Consult a physician if you are unsure.

What Moderation Management Provides

• A nine-step cognitive behavioral change program covering: self-assessment of drinking patterns · setting personal limits · recognizing triggers · developing coping strategies · maintaining a healthy, balanced life

• A built-in 30-day abstinence reset at program start — to help members gain perspective and evaluate their relationship with alcohol before deciding their goal

• Science-backed drinking guidelines to help members understand what moderate, low-risk drinking looks like

• Free Dryuary (Dry January) program with daily tools, community challenges, and peer support

• 30-day free moderation tools course at moderationmonth.org

• Private online community via NewForm — a judgment-free space for daily support between meetings

• Active email listserv for ongoing peer connection

• No labels required — members never have to call themselves an alcoholic or addict

• No sponsors, no steps, no religion — members define their own path and goals

• Meeting attendance verification available for select meetings (noted in schedule above)

Additional Resources

Moderation Management Free Tools (30-Day Program):

https://moderation.org/moderation-management-tools/

Dryuary / Dry January Program (Free):

https://moderationmonth.org

30-Day Moderation Kickstart Course:

https://moderationmonth.org/moderation-management-kickstart-moderation-course-curriculum/

Moderation-Friendly Provider Directory (Find Therapists Who Support MM):

https://moderation.org/moderation-friendly-providers/

NIAAA Rethinking Drinking (Interactive Self-Assessment):

https://rethinkingdrinking.niaaa.nih.gov/

SAMHSA National Helpline (FREE · 24/7 · Confidential · Treatment Referrals):

1-800-662-HELP (1-800-662-4357)  ·  Text your ZIP code to 435748 (HELP4U)

About Moderation Management

Moderation Management (MM) is a secular nonprofit founded in 1994 as the first harm reduction–based peer support program built specifically for non-dependent problem drinkers. MM was created to offer a practical, non-judgmental alternative to abstinence-only programs for people who recognize their drinking is causing problems but are not yet ready — or appropriate — for full sobriety. MM’s nine-step cognitive behavioral program has helped tens of thousands of members take responsibility for their drinking, reduce harmful patterns, and build healthier lives on their own terms. MM has been honored with a Top-Rated Nonprofit Award from GreatNonprofits and maintains an active network of daily online meetings, peer communities, and free self-guided resources. For professional resources, MM operates an approved provider directory connecting members with moderation-informed therapists and counselors.

Disclaimer

Information is shared as a courtesy only. Peer support meetings are not a substitute for professional medical care, clinical treatment, or emergency services. Moderation Management is not appropriate for individuals with physical alcohol dependence — if you experience alcohol withdrawal symptoms including tremors, sweating, confusion, racing heart, or seizures, seek emergency medical attention immediately, as alcohol withdrawal can be life-threatening. If a person is in immediate danger, call 911. For mental health emergencies, call or text the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988. For free, confidential treatment referrals, contact the SAMHSA National Helpline at 1-800-662-4357, available 24/7.

SMART RECOVERY 

Online Support Meetings & On-Demand Resources

Self-Management and Recovery Training ·  Science-Based  ·  Stigma-Free  ·  Secular

“Helping people gain independence from any problematic addictive behavior — through self-empowerment, science, and community.”

SMART Recovery Online Meetings

Free Online Meetings Available Every Day of the Week — Find Yours in Seconds

SMART Recovery offers over 290 free, confidential online and hybrid support meetings within the United States seven days a week, with additional meetings available in Canada, Australia, the United Kingdom, and more than 20 other countries worldwide. Meetings are facilitated by trained volunteers and guided by evidence-based tools drawn from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, and Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT). No labels, no steps, no higher power required — just practical tools and real mutual support.

Use the SMART Recovery Meeting Finder (SMARTfinder) to search by program type, audience, day of the week, and language. Meeting start times are automatically displayed in your local time zone. All meetings are open, free, and require no registration.

International meetings also available: Canada  ·  Australia  ·  United Kingdom  ·  Rest of World

SMART Recovery Podcast — On-Demand Audio

165 Free Episodes · Available 24 Hours a Day · 7 Days a Week

Explore more than 165 free podcast episodes featuring researchers, clinicians, peer recovery specialists, and people with lived experience. Topics include medication-assisted recovery, psychedelic-assisted therapy, family recovery, problem gambling, BIPOC community support, veteran recovery, and the science behind behavior change. New episodes are published regularly. No account required — listen anytime, anywhere.

Listen free at SMART Recovery Podcast · Available 24 hours a day · 7 days a week · FREE.

SMART Recovery YouTube Channel — On-Demand Video Library

240 Free Videos · Available 24 Hours a Day · 7 Days a Week

The SMART Recovery YouTube channel features more than 240 free on-demand videos including facilitator training tips, recovery tool demonstrations, personal recovery stories, recorded webinars, and educational content for individuals and families. All content is publicly accessible with no login or membership required.

Watch free at SMART Recovery YouTube Channel · Available 24 hours a day · 7 days a week · FREE.

Additional Resources

SMART Recovery Main Website — Main website with program information, tools, and meeting resources.

SMART Recovery 4-Point Program Toolbox — Free worksheets and CBT-based tools supporting all four points of the recovery program.

SMART Recovery Family & Friends Program — Dedicated resources, meetings, and tools for family members and loved ones.

SMART Recovery Frequently Asked Questions — Answers about how SMART works, who it is for, and meeting verifications.

SMART Recovery International — Global Meetings — Locate meetings in countries worldwide.

About SMART Recovery

SMART Recovery — Self-Management and Recovery Training — is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization founded in 1994, with more than 30 years of experience helping people gain independence from addictive behaviors. Its mission is to improve the health and well-being of individuals, families, and communities through a self-empowering, science-informed approach to recovery. Recognized by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the American Academy of Family Physicians, and other leading health authorities, SMART helps more than one million people each year through free meetings held in over 20 countries.

DISCLAIMER: Information is solely shared as a courtesy. Not a substitute for legal advice, professional treatment, or emergency services. If a child or person is in immediate danger, call 911 or contact local law enforcement. For mental health or substance use emergencies, call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline). Seek guidance from a qualified medical or mental health professional for personalized care

Resources for Secular Recovery from Addiction

Organizations, Websites, & Social Media

The Secular NA Coffee Shop  (Facebook Group) A relatively new community of NA members and others interested in secular recovery who struggle with the language and culture of NA with particular regard to the religious content.

AA Agnostica is an exceptional site for 12-step recovery. It’s based on AA, but it’s highly relevant and useful for us all!

Secular Alcoholics Anonymous (Secular AA) is an organization whose mission is, “…to assure suffering alcoholics that they can find sobriety in Alcoholics Anonymous without having to accept anyone else’s beliefs or deny their own. Secular AA does not endorse or oppose any form of religion or belief system and operates in accordance with the Third Tradition of the Alcoholics Anonymous Program: “the only requirement for A.A. membership is a desire to stop drinking.” https://aasecular.org

Secular Al_Anon – “This web page is for people interested in recovery from the effects of someone else’s drinking in their lives, who want Al-Anon to be a comfortable place for people of no religion, any religion, or any uncertainty on such issues. It offers contacts and resources.” http://rivenwoodbooks.com/secularAlanon/ 

Secular Recovery Meetings – An extensive list (with links) of online secular recovery meetings. Meetings listed include Secular AA, Secular NA, Secular Al-Anon, Recovery Dharma, or simply secular recovery meetings without any other associations or affiliations.  https://secularrecovery.online/secular-recovery-meetings 

Another website of a collection of different affiliates all that focus on secular recovery. https://www.worldwidesecularmeetings.com/

Secular AA Online Meetings spreadsheet – includes NA meetings too. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AuWy7FKCG-R_pyRZzEjFXkH-Rw_0VEzi/view 

Secular Overeaters and Friends – an interesting recovery community that is relevant to us!  https://secularovereaters.org/so-art/?fbclid=IwAR2y0-bN3OSwr1_6ePYb-o0IOY5cgfCUn-Yb_x0JcLO9Ez4Bxwr7O_RHusU

NA Agnostica – http://www.naagnostica.org/ 

https://recoverydharma.org/meeting-list Recovery Dharma is an organization that has meetings that focus on healing trauma and addiction. Whilst this is a Buddhist organisation they take a more secular approach while using Buddhist practices and insights.

Readings Used in Secular NA Meetings (posted by Eli) – https://readings.secna.org 

Pamphlets, Articles, and Short Readings

Secular 12 Steps – Beyond Belief Seattle Group – 2021 Developed by the Beyond Belief Seattle NA Group in 2021. One interpretation of the NA 12 Steps from a secular, non-religious perspective. 

The 12 Steps of Narcotics Anonymous Revised by ChatGPT
initiated by Michael E., April 27, 2023. ChatGPT is the most popular of the new artificial intelligence programs. It was directed to “rewrite the NA 12 steps to remove any references to god or a higher power.” The response to this initial query was posted on April 27, 2023 to the Secular NA Coffeeshop Facebook group. Based on feedback, two minor edits were made to remove inclusion of the terms “prayer” and “spiritual.”

By Young Addicts, For Young Addicts
This official NA pamphlet does not emphasize the “higher power” aspects of non-secular NA. A good intro for younger addicts seeking help in NA. https://secularna.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/By-For-Young-AddictsEN3113_2008.pdf

Secular NA – Connecting Globally Amid a World in Crisis Secular NA – Connecting Globally Amid a World in Crisis 
originally published 2021 in the AA Agnostica website
by Michael E from Beyond Belief Seattle, this article shares experiences as an atheist in recover, explains how the Beyond Belief Seattle and Beyond Belief International groups were formed, and the emerging global secular NA community.

Books or Longer Readings

Secular 12 Step Handbook  Seattle-Everett Beyond Belief NA Group (April 2021)
     The Secular 12 Step Handbook was created by members of the Seattle-Everett Beyond Belief NA Group to help our members in their secular step work. Others have expressed interest in the guide, so we are making it available here. The Group considers this a work in progress, and actively seeks suggestions and input. Please send comments to [email protected]. The Handbook is NOT an approved NA resource. https://secularna.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/BBSeattle-Secular-12-Step-Handbook-April-2021.docx

18 Alternative Versions of Secular Steps This is a compilation of all the secular steps we currently have available to us. If you know of more, email us and let us know so we can review it and possibly add it to this running document. 

Beyond Belief. Agnostic Musings for 12 Step Life by Joe C.
     The first secular daily reflection book written in a contemporary language for today’s addicts and alcoholics in recovery. “The book is aimed at a general 12-Step readership, but it is mindful that there heretofore exist no such aids for unbelievers, freethinkers, and the unconventionally spiritual.

About the Secular NA

Join Our Online Recovery Community and Attend Live Meetings 

Online Meetings Weekdays and Weekends

In The Rooms offers over 150+ weekly live online meetings,  a variety 12-Step and Non 12- Step Fellowships, and Specialty meetings. Some of our most popular meetings are AA, NA, ACA, Al-Anon, and Nar-Anon meetings, and much more.

• In The Rooms has 69 live online AA meetings weekly, so there’s bound to be one that fits your schedule! We have specialty AA meetings too, like AA Pride (LGBTQ). We also have an Agnostic AA meeting, if you’re seeking a meeting without a secular approach to recovery.
• We have 30 NA meetings on ITR weekly. Like AA, there’s also an NA Pride meeting (LGBTQ) and an Agnostic NA meeting.
• For support for the family, friends, and allies of those in recovery, In The Rooms has both Al-Anon and Nar-Anon meetings, which each meeting, 1-3 times a week. In The Rooms also has an Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACA) group, which meets 7 times a week.
• We also have many other 12-step fellowship groups, like Gamblers Anonymous, Overeaters Anonymous, and Sex Addicts Anonymous, CODA, Dual Diagnosis, and much more. If you can think of a Recovery fellowship, we probably have it.
• All our meetings offer a unique sense of connection and hope that can only be found by walking alongside people who are on the same journey you are. Recovery can’t be done alone! 

“You need a support system. You need someone to call on days when you wake up and you really want to pick up a drink or a drug,” says In The Rooms co-founder Ron Tannebaum. The variety of 12 step and other Recovery meetings we offer means that you can find a fellowship perfect for you.

We also offer plenty of non 12 step options also. 6 weekly women’s meetings including She Recovers, Women in Recovery, and Women Warriors, 2 Men’s meetings weekly, 7 different meditation meetings, Yoga in Recovery, and Healthy Love.

Additionally, with so many fellowship meetings to choose from and the variety of times they are offered allows you to create a schedule that fits your personal needs and lifestyle.

For a full list of schedule meetings click here. 

Join today and find the 12 step meeting perfect for you!

Families Anonymous Virtual Groups

Different Times, Days & Special Topics

Meetings Directory including Virtual Meetings in the USA & International & Niche

Visit this link to review offerings: https://familiesanonymous.org/meetings/meeting-directories/

What is Families Anonymous?

Families Anonymous celebrated our 50th Anniversary in 2021. We were formed in 1971 by a group of concerned parents in California who were seeking ways of dealing with the problem of substance abuse and addiction in their children. Our members include parents, grandparents, siblings, spouses, significant others, other family members and friends of those with a current, suspected or former drug problem. We have been one of the best kept secrets in the recovery community, even though we have groups throughout the world.

Families Anonymous is a 12 Step fellowship for the families and friends who have known a feeling of desperation concerning the destructive behavior of someone very near to them, whether caused by drugs, alcohol, or related behavioral problems. When you come into our rooms you are no longer alone, but among friends who have experienced similar problems. Any concerned person is encouraged to attend our meetings, even if there is only a suspicion of a problem.

Your identity is protected in our meetings. We know each other by our first names only. Anonymity of our members is paramount to the success of our program. Not only is anonymity an underlying principle of the program, but it is so important that it is part of our name.

You have nothing to lose but your pain and anger. Read on if you are ready to find the peace and serenity that our members have found through the working of the FA program.

Moderation Management (MM)

Free Virtual Peer Support · Harm Reduction · Moderation or Abstinence · No 12 Steps · Secular · Open to All

“We’re here to support you while you take the steps you are ready to take to reduce your drinking.”

Day & Time: Daily virtual meetings every day of the week · Multiple meetings each day · Times range from 6:00 AM PT to 11:00 PM PT — see full schedule below

Platform: Online · Zoom Video · No download required on most devices · Join by video or audio

Who Can Join: Any adult who is concerned about their drinking · No requirement to label yourself or commit to abstinence to attend most meetings · All genders welcome to general open meetings · Specialty meetings available for women, men, LGBTQ+, veterans, neurodivergent individuals, and young adults

Cost: FREE · All meetings are free to attend · Voluntary donations welcomed but never required

Moderation Management is a secular nonprofit that offers free virtual peer support to anyone who wants to change their relationship with alcohol — whether the goal is reducing binge drinking episodes, drinking within safer limits, or stopping entirely. MM is uniquely designed for non-dependent problem drinkers and does not require commitment to full abstinence. The program uses a nine-step cognitive behavioral change framework to help members take personal responsibility, recognize harmful patterns, set their own drinking goals, and build lasting habits. Meetings are drop-in, judgment-free, and led by volunteer facilitators. Over 30 meetings take place each week via Zoom — find one that fits your schedule below.

Meeting Hours — March 2026 (Pacific Time)

All times shown in Pacific Time (PT) with Eastern Time (ET) in parentheses. Meetings run every day of the week. Note: Hours subject to change — always verify current times at moderation.org/events.

SUNDAY

ADHD / Neurodivergent MM Meeting

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM PT  (4:00 PM – 5:00 PM ET)

Duration: 60 minutes  ·  Open to: All adults concerned about their drinking  ·  For neurodivergent individuals; those with anxiety/mental health concerns also welcome

Sunday Summit MM Video Meeting

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM PT  (7:00 PM – 8:00 PM ET)

Duration: 60 minutes  ·  Open to: All adults concerned about their drinking  ·  Weekly wrap-up and forward planning; open to all

MONDAY

Newcomer’s MM Video Meeting

8:00 AM – 9:00 AM PT  (11:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET)

Duration: 60 minutes  ·  Open to: All adults concerned about their drinking  ·  1st & 3rd Mondays only · Open to anyone curious about MM including therapists, students, loved ones

Clean Slate MM Video Meeting

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM PT  (12:00 PM – 1:00 PM ET)

Duration: 60 minutes  ·  Open to: All adults concerned about their drinking  ·  Weekly planning and check-in · Meeting attendance verifications available

Changing Your Mind MM Meeting

2:00 PM – 3:00 PM PT  (5:00 PM – 6:00 PM ET)

Duration: 60 minutes  ·  Open to: All adults concerned about their drinking  ·  Focuses on behavioral change and mindset shifts around drinking

Neighbors in Change MM Meeting

3:00 PM – 4:00 PM PT  (6:00 PM – 7:00 PM ET)

Duration: 60 minutes  ·  Open to: All adults concerned about their drinking  ·  Newcomer-friendly; rotating topics; not abstinence-based though abstainers welcome

How To Truly Enjoy Drinking MM Meeting

4:00 PM – 5:30 PM PT  (7:00 PM – 8:30 PM ET)

Duration: 90 minutes  ·  Open to: All adults concerned about their drinking  ·  Mindful, moderate drinking techniques; open to all

The Next 7 Days MM Meeting

5:30 PM – 6:30 PM PT  (8:30 PM – 9:30 PM ET)

Duration: 60 minutes  ·  Open to: All adults concerned about their drinking  ·  Weekly planning meeting; fresh-start focus

San Francisco MM Video Meeting

6:30 PM – 7:30 PM PT  (9:30 PM – 10:30 PM ET)

Duration: 60 minutes  ·  Open to: All adults concerned about their drinking  ·  Originally Bay Area local; now open to anyone

TUESDAY

Early Bird MM Meeting

6:00 AM – 7:00 AM PT  (9:00 AM – 10:00 AM ET)

Duration: 60 minutes  ·  Open to: All adults concerned about their drinking  ·  Morning meeting for any time zone; globally accessible

EmpowHER Untapped Tuesdays (Women’s)

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM PT  (2:00 PM – 3:00 PM ET)

Duration: 60 minutes  ·  Open to: Women only  ·  Women only · Led by Recovery Coach Erica of ShameOver · Video or audio join

MM Meeting of North-Central New Jersey

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM PT  (7:00 PM – 8:00 PM ET)

Duration: 60 minutes  ·  Open to: All adults concerned about their drinking  ·  Open to anyone; hybrid in-person/online option some weeks

Reflections MM Video Meeting

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM PT  (7:00 PM – 8:00 PM ET)

Duration: 60 minutes  ·  Open to: All adults concerned about their drinking  ·  Conversational support; compassion-focused

MM Long-Term Absers Meeting

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM PT  (7:00 PM – 8:00 PM ET)

Duration: 60 minutes  ·  Open to: All adults concerned about their drinking  ·  For members committed to long-term abstinence; moderation discussion limited

Denver MM Video Meeting

5:30 PM – 6:30 PM PT  (8:30 PM – 9:30 PM ET)

Duration: 60 minutes  ·  Open to: All adults concerned about their drinking  ·  Originally Colorado local; open to all

WEDNESDAY

Hump Day MM Video Meeting

10:00 AM – 11:00 AM PT  (1:00 PM – 2:00 PM ET)

Duration: 60 minutes  ·  Open to: All adults concerned about their drinking  ·  Mid-week touch point; open to all

Women’s MM Video Meeting (Wednesday)

3:30 PM – 4:30 PM PT  (6:30 PM – 7:30 PM ET)

Duration: 60 minutes  ·  Open to: Women only  ·  Women only · Contact organizer via moderation.org for Zoom link

MM Men’s Video Meeting

4:00 PM – 5:30 PM PT  (7:00 PM – 8:30 PM ET)

Duration: 90 minutes  ·  Open to: Men’s focused discussion; open to men concerned about their drinking  ·  Men’s focused discussion; open to men concerned about their drinking

Chicago Harm Reduction Therapy MM

5:00 PM – 6:00 PM PT  (8:00 PM – 9:00 PM ET)

Duration: 60 minutes  ·  Open to: All adults concerned about their drinking  ·  Hosted by Chicago Harm Reduction Therapy; open to all

MM LGBTQ+ Meeting

5:30 PM – 6:30 PM PT  (8:30 PM – 9:30 PM ET)

Duration: 60 minutes  ·  Open to: LGBTQ+ members only; allies welcome to other MM meetings  ·  LGBTQ+ members only; allies welcome to other MM meetings

THURSDAY

Refocus & Recharge MM Meeting

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM PT  (2:00 PM – 3:00 PM ET)

Duration: 60 minutes  ·  Open to: All adults concerned about their drinking  ·  Midweek reflection and practical tips for mindful drinking

Can’t Find the STOP Button MM Meeting

[VERIFY TIME] PT  ([VERIFY TIME] ET)

Duration: 60 minutes  ·  Open to: All adults concerned about their drinking  ·  For those who can abstain for stretches but struggle to stop once they start drinking; [VERIFY time from moderation.org calendar]

NYC Thursday Night MM Video Meeting

4:00 PM – 5:30 PM PT  (7:00 PM – 8:30 PM ET)

Duration: 90 minutes  ·  Open to: All adults concerned about their drinking  ·  Open to all; one of MM’s longest-running weekly meetings

Thursday Night Women’s MM Video Meeting

5:00 PM – 6:00 PM PT  (8:00 PM – 9:00 PM ET)

Duration: 60 minutes  ·  Open to: Women only  ·  Women only · Made possible by Sunnyside partnership

MM Long-Term Absers Thursday Meeting

6:00 PM – 7:00 PM PT  (9:00 PM – 10:00 PM ET)

Duration: 60 minutes  ·  Open to: All adults concerned about their drinking  ·  Long-term abstinence focus; moderation discussion limited

MMillennials MM Meeting

6:00 PM – 7:00 PM PT  (9:00 PM – 10:00 PM ET)

Duration: 60 minutes  ·  Open to: All adults concerned about their drinking  ·  For members in their 20s and 30s; open to anyone in that age range

FRIDAY

Weekend Prep MM Meeting (Friday Noon)

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM PT  (12:00 PM – 1:00 PM ET)

Duration: 60 minutes  ·  Open to: All adults concerned about their drinking  ·  Support heading into the weekend; compassion and camaraderie focus

MM Abstinence Video Meeting

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM PT  (4:00 PM – 5:00 PM ET)

Duration: 60 minutes  ·  Open to: All adults concerned about their drinking  ·  For those committed to abstinence; moderation discussion limited

Inklings MM Video Meeting

7:00 PM – 8:00 PM PT  (10:00 PM – 11:00 PM ET)

Duration: 60 minutes  ·  Open to: All adults concerned about their drinking  ·  Open to anyone concerned about their drinking; late evening option

SATURDAY

Saturday Morning Coffee MM Meeting

7:00 AM – 8:00 AM PT  (10:00 AM – 11:00 AM ET)

Duration: 60 minutes  ·  Open to: All adults concerned about their drinking  ·  Relaxed, informal moderation planning discussion

Strategy Saturday MM Video Meeting

2:00 PM – 3:00 PM PT  (5:00 PM – 6:00 PM ET)

Duration: 60 minutes  ·  Open to: All adults concerned about their drinking  ·  Goal-sharing, moderation strategy, and peer support

Total Confirmed Open Meetings per Week: 30+ virtual meetings across 7 days · Multiple time slots daily from early morning through late night PT

Hours Calculation: Per Ref B, live meetings count only on the day they occur. Weekday totals range from 3.0–6.5 hrs/day (open general meetings); weekend days 2.0 hrs/day. Average across March 2026: ~4.7 hrs/day. Total estimated confirmed open meeting hours for March 2026: approximately 145.5 hours. [See Internal Reference for daily breakdown and spreadsheet rows.]

Note: Women-only, men-only, LGBTQ+-only, and specialty-restricted meetings are not included in the general open hours totals. Hours for those meetings are additional. Meeting schedule subject to change.

How To Join a Meeting

Meeting Calendar (No Login Required — Click Any Meeting Link to Join via Zoom):

https://moderation.org/events

Main Website:

https://moderation.org

Private Online Community (NewForm — Free):

https://www.newform.org/#individuals

Email Listserv (Peer Support Between Meetings):

https://moderation.org/moderation-management-support-listserv/

No registration is required to attend most virtual meetings — simply find a meeting on the calendar and click the Zoom link to join. Newcomers are welcome at any open meeting without attending the Newcomer’s Meeting first.

Who Can Attend

• Any adult who binge drinks, drinks problematically, or simply wants to change their relationship with alcohol

• People who are not sure they want to stop drinking entirely — MM supports both moderation and abstinence as valid personal goals

• Those who don’t identify with the term “alcoholic” or are put off by abstinence-only programs

• People who want science-based, practical tools rather than spiritual or religious frameworks

• Neurodivergent individuals and those with ADHD or co-occurring anxiety — dedicated meeting available

• Veterans and active military — dedicated meeting available [VERIFY current schedule at moderation.org]

• LGBTQ+ individuals — dedicated Wednesday night meeting for LGBTQ+ members

• Millennials and adults in their 20s and 30s — Thursday MMillennials meeting available

• Women — Tuesday and Thursday women-only meetings available

• Open nationally and internationally — all virtual meetings are accessible from anywhere

• Important: MM is designed for non-dependent problem drinkers. Those experiencing alcohol withdrawal symptoms — tremors, sweating, confusion, or seizures — should seek medical attention before reducing or stopping alcohol. Consult a physician if you are unsure.

What Moderation Management Provides

• A nine-step cognitive behavioral change program covering: self-assessment of drinking patterns · setting personal limits · recognizing triggers · developing coping strategies · maintaining a healthy, balanced life

• A built-in 30-day abstinence reset at program start — to help members gain perspective and evaluate their relationship with alcohol before deciding their goal

• Science-backed drinking guidelines to help members understand what moderate, low-risk drinking looks like

• Free Dryuary (Dry January) program with daily tools, community challenges, and peer support

• 30-day free moderation tools course at moderationmonth.org

• Private online community via NewForm — a judgment-free space for daily support between meetings

• Active email listserv for ongoing peer connection

• No labels required — members never have to call themselves an alcoholic or addict

• No sponsors, no steps, no religion — members define their own path and goals

• Meeting attendance verification available for select meetings (noted in schedule above)

Additional Resources

Moderation Management Free Tools (30-Day Program):

https://moderation.org/moderation-management-tools/

Dryuary / Dry January Program (Free):

https://moderationmonth.org

30-Day Moderation Kickstart Course:

https://moderationmonth.org/moderation-management-kickstart-moderation-course-curriculum/

Moderation-Friendly Provider Directory (Find Therapists Who Support MM):

https://moderation.org/moderation-friendly-providers/

NIAAA Rethinking Drinking (Interactive Self-Assessment):

https://rethinkingdrinking.niaaa.nih.gov/

SAMHSA National Helpline (FREE · 24/7 · Confidential · Treatment Referrals):

1-800-662-HELP (1-800-662-4357)  ·  Text your ZIP code to 435748 (HELP4U)

About Moderation Management

Moderation Management (MM) is a secular nonprofit founded in 1994 as the first harm reduction–based peer support program built specifically for non-dependent problem drinkers. MM was created to offer a practical, non-judgmental alternative to abstinence-only programs for people who recognize their drinking is causing problems but are not yet ready — or appropriate — for full sobriety. MM’s nine-step cognitive behavioral program has helped tens of thousands of members take responsibility for their drinking, reduce harmful patterns, and build healthier lives on their own terms. MM has been honored with a Top-Rated Nonprofit Award from GreatNonprofits and maintains an active network of daily online meetings, peer communities, and free self-guided resources. For professional resources, MM operates an approved provider directory connecting members with moderation-informed therapists and counselors.

Disclaimer

Information is shared as a courtesy only. Peer support meetings are not a substitute for professional medical care, clinical treatment, or emergency services. Moderation Management is not appropriate for individuals with physical alcohol dependence — if you experience alcohol withdrawal symptoms including tremors, sweating, confusion, racing heart, or seizures, seek emergency medical attention immediately, as alcohol withdrawal can be life-threatening. If a person is in immediate danger, call 911. For mental health emergencies, call or text the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988. For free, confidential treatment referrals, contact the SAMHSA National Helpline at 1-800-662-4357, available 24/7.

SMART RECOVERY 

Online Support Meetings & On-Demand Resources

Self-Management and Recovery Training ·  Science-Based  ·  Stigma-Free  ·  Secular

“Helping people gain independence from any problematic addictive behavior — through self-empowerment, science, and community.”

SMART Recovery Online Meetings

Free Online Meetings Available Every Day of the Week — Find Yours in Seconds

SMART Recovery offers over 290 free, confidential online and hybrid support meetings within the United States seven days a week, with additional meetings available in Canada, Australia, the United Kingdom, and more than 20 other countries worldwide. Meetings are facilitated by trained volunteers and guided by evidence-based tools drawn from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, and Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT). No labels, no steps, no higher power required — just practical tools and real mutual support.

Use the SMART Recovery Meeting Finder (SMARTfinder) to search by program type, audience, day of the week, and language. Meeting start times are automatically displayed in your local time zone. All meetings are open, free, and require no registration.

International meetings also available: Canada  ·  Australia  ·  United Kingdom  ·  Rest of World

SMART Recovery Podcast — On-Demand Audio

165 Free Episodes · Available 24 Hours a Day · 7 Days a Week

Explore more than 165 free podcast episodes featuring researchers, clinicians, peer recovery specialists, and people with lived experience. Topics include medication-assisted recovery, psychedelic-assisted therapy, family recovery, problem gambling, BIPOC community support, veteran recovery, and the science behind behavior change. New episodes are published regularly. No account required — listen anytime, anywhere.

Listen free at SMART Recovery Podcast · Available 24 hours a day · 7 days a week · FREE.

SMART Recovery YouTube Channel — On-Demand Video Library

240 Free Videos · Available 24 Hours a Day · 7 Days a Week

The SMART Recovery YouTube channel features more than 240 free on-demand videos including facilitator training tips, recovery tool demonstrations, personal recovery stories, recorded webinars, and educational content for individuals and families. All content is publicly accessible with no login or membership required.

Watch free at SMART Recovery YouTube Channel · Available 24 hours a day · 7 days a week · FREE.

Additional Resources

SMART Recovery Main Website — Main website with program information, tools, and meeting resources.

SMART Recovery 4-Point Program Toolbox — Free worksheets and CBT-based tools supporting all four points of the recovery program.

SMART Recovery Family & Friends Program — Dedicated resources, meetings, and tools for family members and loved ones.

SMART Recovery Frequently Asked Questions — Answers about how SMART works, who it is for, and meeting verifications.

SMART Recovery International — Global Meetings — Locate meetings in countries worldwide.

About SMART Recovery

SMART Recovery — Self-Management and Recovery Training — is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization founded in 1994, with more than 30 years of experience helping people gain independence from addictive behaviors. Its mission is to improve the health and well-being of individuals, families, and communities through a self-empowering, science-informed approach to recovery. Recognized by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the American Academy of Family Physicians, and other leading health authorities, SMART helps more than one million people each year through free meetings held in over 20 countries.

DISCLAIMER: Information is solely shared as a courtesy. Not a substitute for legal advice, professional treatment, or emergency services. If a child or person is in immediate danger, call 911 or contact local law enforcement. For mental health or substance use emergencies, call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline). Seek guidance from a qualified medical or mental health professional for personalized care

Resources for Secular Recovery from Addiction

Organizations, Websites, & Social Media

The Secular NA Coffee Shop  (Facebook Group) A relatively new community of NA members and others interested in secular recovery who struggle with the language and culture of NA with particular regard to the religious content.

AA Agnostica is an exceptional site for 12-step recovery. It’s based on AA, but it’s highly relevant and useful for us all!

Secular Alcoholics Anonymous (Secular AA) is an organization whose mission is, “…to assure suffering alcoholics that they can find sobriety in Alcoholics Anonymous without having to accept anyone else’s beliefs or deny their own. Secular AA does not endorse or oppose any form of religion or belief system and operates in accordance with the Third Tradition of the Alcoholics Anonymous Program: “the only requirement for A.A. membership is a desire to stop drinking.” https://aasecular.org

Secular Al_Anon – “This web page is for people interested in recovery from the effects of someone else’s drinking in their lives, who want Al-Anon to be a comfortable place for people of no religion, any religion, or any uncertainty on such issues. It offers contacts and resources.” http://rivenwoodbooks.com/secularAlanon/ 

Secular Recovery Meetings – An extensive list (with links) of online secular recovery meetings. Meetings listed include Secular AA, Secular NA, Secular Al-Anon, Recovery Dharma, or simply secular recovery meetings without any other associations or affiliations.  https://secularrecovery.online/secular-recovery-meetings 

Another website of a collection of different affiliates all that focus on secular recovery. https://www.worldwidesecularmeetings.com/

Secular AA Online Meetings spreadsheet – includes NA meetings too. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AuWy7FKCG-R_pyRZzEjFXkH-Rw_0VEzi/view 

Secular Overeaters and Friends – an interesting recovery community that is relevant to us!  https://secularovereaters.org/so-art/?fbclid=IwAR2y0-bN3OSwr1_6ePYb-o0IOY5cgfCUn-Yb_x0JcLO9Ez4Bxwr7O_RHusU

NA Agnostica – http://www.naagnostica.org/ 

https://recoverydharma.org/meeting-list Recovery Dharma is an organization that has meetings that focus on healing trauma and addiction. Whilst this is a Buddhist organisation they take a more secular approach while using Buddhist practices and insights.

Readings Used in Secular NA Meetings (posted by Eli) – https://readings.secna.org 

Pamphlets, Articles, and Short Readings

Secular 12 Steps – Beyond Belief Seattle Group – 2021 Developed by the Beyond Belief Seattle NA Group in 2021. One interpretation of the NA 12 Steps from a secular, non-religious perspective. 

The 12 Steps of Narcotics Anonymous Revised by ChatGPT
initiated by Michael E., April 27, 2023. ChatGPT is the most popular of the new artificial intelligence programs. It was directed to “rewrite the NA 12 steps to remove any references to god or a higher power.” The response to this initial query was posted on April 27, 2023 to the Secular NA Coffeeshop Facebook group. Based on feedback, two minor edits were made to remove inclusion of the terms “prayer” and “spiritual.”

By Young Addicts, For Young Addicts
This official NA pamphlet does not emphasize the “higher power” aspects of non-secular NA. A good intro for younger addicts seeking help in NA. https://secularna.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/By-For-Young-AddictsEN3113_2008.pdf

Secular NA – Connecting Globally Amid a World in Crisis Secular NA – Connecting Globally Amid a World in Crisis 
originally published 2021 in the AA Agnostica website
by Michael E from Beyond Belief Seattle, this article shares experiences as an atheist in recover, explains how the Beyond Belief Seattle and Beyond Belief International groups were formed, and the emerging global secular NA community.

Books or Longer Readings

Secular 12 Step Handbook  Seattle-Everett Beyond Belief NA Group (April 2021)
     The Secular 12 Step Handbook was created by members of the Seattle-Everett Beyond Belief NA Group to help our members in their secular step work. Others have expressed interest in the guide, so we are making it available here. The Group considers this a work in progress, and actively seeks suggestions and input. Please send comments to [email protected]. The Handbook is NOT an approved NA resource. https://secularna.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/BBSeattle-Secular-12-Step-Handbook-April-2021.docx

18 Alternative Versions of Secular Steps This is a compilation of all the secular steps we currently have available to us. If you know of more, email us and let us know so we can review it and possibly add it to this running document. 

Beyond Belief. Agnostic Musings for 12 Step Life by Joe C.
     The first secular daily reflection book written in a contemporary language for today’s addicts and alcoholics in recovery. “The book is aimed at a general 12-Step readership, but it is mindful that there heretofore exist no such aids for unbelievers, freethinkers, and the unconventionally spiritual.

About the Secular NA

Join Our Online Recovery Community and Attend Live Meetings 

Online Meetings Weekdays and Weekends

In The Rooms offers over 150+ weekly live online meetings,  a variety 12-Step and Non 12- Step Fellowships, and Specialty meetings. Some of our most popular meetings are AA, NA, ACA, Al-Anon, and Nar-Anon meetings, and much more.

• In The Rooms has 69 live online AA meetings weekly, so there’s bound to be one that fits your schedule! We have specialty AA meetings too, like AA Pride (LGBTQ). We also have an Agnostic AA meeting, if you’re seeking a meeting without a secular approach to recovery.
• We have 30 NA meetings on ITR weekly. Like AA, there’s also an NA Pride meeting (LGBTQ) and an Agnostic NA meeting.
• For support for the family, friends, and allies of those in recovery, In The Rooms has both Al-Anon and Nar-Anon meetings, which each meeting, 1-3 times a week. In The Rooms also has an Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACA) group, which meets 7 times a week.
• We also have many other 12-step fellowship groups, like Gamblers Anonymous, Overeaters Anonymous, and Sex Addicts Anonymous, CODA, Dual Diagnosis, and much more. If you can think of a Recovery fellowship, we probably have it.
• All our meetings offer a unique sense of connection and hope that can only be found by walking alongside people who are on the same journey you are. Recovery can’t be done alone! 

“You need a support system. You need someone to call on days when you wake up and you really want to pick up a drink or a drug,” says In The Rooms co-founder Ron Tannebaum. The variety of 12 step and other Recovery meetings we offer means that you can find a fellowship perfect for you.

We also offer plenty of non 12 step options also. 6 weekly women’s meetings including She Recovers, Women in Recovery, and Women Warriors, 2 Men’s meetings weekly, 7 different meditation meetings, Yoga in Recovery, and Healthy Love.

Additionally, with so many fellowship meetings to choose from and the variety of times they are offered allows you to create a schedule that fits your personal needs and lifestyle.

For a full list of schedule meetings click here. 

Join today and find the 12 step meeting perfect for you!

Families Anonymous Virtual Groups

Different Times, Days & Special Topics

Meetings Directory including Virtual Meetings in the USA & International & Niche

Visit this link to review offerings: https://familiesanonymous.org/meetings/meeting-directories/

What is Families Anonymous?

Families Anonymous celebrated our 50th Anniversary in 2021. We were formed in 1971 by a group of concerned parents in California who were seeking ways of dealing with the problem of substance abuse and addiction in their children. Our members include parents, grandparents, siblings, spouses, significant others, other family members and friends of those with a current, suspected or former drug problem. We have been one of the best kept secrets in the recovery community, even though we have groups throughout the world.

Families Anonymous is a 12 Step fellowship for the families and friends who have known a feeling of desperation concerning the destructive behavior of someone very near to them, whether caused by drugs, alcohol, or related behavioral problems. When you come into our rooms you are no longer alone, but among friends who have experienced similar problems. Any concerned person is encouraged to attend our meetings, even if there is only a suspicion of a problem.

Your identity is protected in our meetings. We know each other by our first names only. Anonymity of our members is paramount to the success of our program. Not only is anonymity an underlying principle of the program, but it is so important that it is part of our name.

You have nothing to lose but your pain and anger. Read on if you are ready to find the peace and serenity that our members have found through the working of the FA program.