Are you or someone near you in immediate danger or in need of urgent help? Dial 911 from any phone in the USA. 911 responds to immediate danger, crime in progress, fire, medical emergencies, someone unconscious or not breathing, and active violence. They can dispatch an ambulance, police, fire, or other emergency response teams as needed.

Free • Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Call 911
https://www.911.gov

Are you or someone near you experiencing emotional distress, suicidal thoughts, or a mental health or substance use crisis? Dial 988 from any phone in the USA. 988 connects you to trained crisis counselors who provide support, listen without judgment, and help you think through next steps. You can call, text, or chat online. The goal is support and stabilization — not automatic police involvement.

If someone is in immediate physical danger, call 911 instead.

Free • Confidential • Available 24/7
Call or Text 988
https://988lifeline.org

Concerned about someone else’s drinking? Al-Anon Family Groups offer support meetings for family members, partners, and friends affected by another person’s alcohol use. Participants share experiences, learn ways to cope, and support one another in a welcoming environment. Meetings are available online throughout the day from locations around the world.

Anonymous • Peer-led

Find an online meeting:
https://meetings.al-anon.org/electronic-meeting-page/

Learn more:
https://al-anon.org/

Concerned about your relationship with alcohol? Alcoholics Anonymous offers peer-led support meetings where people share experiences and support one another in recovery from alcohol use. Meetings are free, anonymous, and available online throughout the day from locations around the world. Peer-led.

Find an online meeting:
https://aa-intergroup.org/meetings/

Download the free app to find a meeting near you now:
https://www.aa.org/meeting-guide-app

Or write an email:
https://aa-intergroup.org/cant-stop-drinking/

Looking for support to change your relationship with alcohol or other substances? SMART Recovery offers science-based support meetings that focus on building practical skills for managing cravings, strengthening motivation, and creating healthier habits. SMART Recovery meetings are peer-supported and guided by evidence-based tools from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and motivational approaches. Meetings are available online and in many communities around the world.

Free • Self-empowering • Science-based

Find online or local meetings:
https://smartrecoveryglobal.org/

Looking for support with addiction recovery that includes mindfulness and meditation? Recovery Dharma offers peer-led meetings based on Buddhist principles and practices that help individuals work toward freedom from addictive behaviors. Meetings often include guided meditation, group sharing, and discussion focused on mindfulness, compassion, and personal growth. Meetings are available online and in many communities around the world.

Free • Mindfulness-based • Peer-led

Find meetings:
https://recoverydharma.org/meetings/