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Referrals, care plans and matching

Support Programs

Three simple ways to ask AAN12 for help: refer someone you care about, ask for a recovery care plan, or request a peer match. Every request is read and answered by a real person.

AAN12 is not a treatment provider, a crisis service, or a substitute for professional medical or clinical help. These programs are being introduced now and run through personal follow-up rather than automated matching. If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 911. For free, confidential help 24/7, call 1-800-662-4357 or dial 988. More options are on our Need Help Now page.

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Help you can use right now

While you wait to hear from us, these are established, independent services. AAN12 is not affiliated with them and does not receive anything for listing them.

SAMHSA National Helpline

Free, confidential, 24/7 treatment referral and information service for individuals and families facing substance use. 1-800-662-4357.

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Call or text 988 any time for free, confidential support during a mental health or substance use crisis.

NAMI HelpLine

Free nationwide peer support and information on mental health, which often sits alongside addiction. 1-800-950-6264.

Alcoholics Anonymous

Find local and online AA meetings, plus an introduction to the 12 steps.

Narcotics Anonymous

Meeting finder and literature for people recovering from drug addiction.

SMART Recovery

Science-based mutual support meetings and self-management tools.

Al-Anon Family Groups

Support for families and friends of people affected by someone's drinking.

Nar-Anon Family Groups

Support for relatives and friends of people affected by addiction.

Recovery Dharma

Peer-led meetings using meditation and Buddhist-informed practice as a path out of addiction. In person and online.

See the full list on our Recovery Resources page, and meet the people who answer these requests on our team page.