Quit Drinking Support Groups & Communities
You don't have to do this alone. And you shouldn't.
Support from others can make a bid difference. Whether you’re looking for in-person meetings, online communities, or a specific approach, there are many options. This page highlights some of the most well-known support and communities for people who want to stop drinking or build a life with less or no alcohol.
Support for Quitting Drinking
You don’t have to quit drinking alone. Whether you’re looking for an online community, a local support group, or people who understand what you’re going through, connecting with others can make a real difference. Explore these support groups and communities to find encouragement, understanding, and a place where you feel welcome.
Meetings & Peer Support Programs
These organizations offer support for quitting drinking. meetings and peer support, both in person and online. Each has a different approach, so you can explore what feels like the best fit for you.
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
12-step program
A global community offering in-person and online meetings for people who want to stop drinking.
Smart Recovery
Skills-based, secular
Science-based tools and support for building a life without alcohol or other substances.
Recovery Dharma
Meditation & Buddhist-inspired
LifeRing Secular Recovery
Secular peer support
Women for Sobriety
Women-centered
Celebrate Recovery
Christian 12-step program
A faith-based program for a wide range of life’s challenges, including alcohol and substance use.
She Recovers
Women & nonbinary community
A global community offering support, resources, and events for women and nonbinary people.
The Phoenix
Sober active community
A global community focused on sober active living through social, athletic and adventure activities.
Secular Organizations for Sobriety
Secular peer support
Refuge Recovery
Buddhist-inspired
A global community using Buddhist teachings and practices to recovery from addiction.
Wellbriety
Indigenous-centered
Moderation Management
Reducing drinking
Support for people who want to reduce their drinking and develop a healthier relationship with alcohol.
Online Communities and Forums
Online communities can provide encouragement, shared experiences and practical advice whenever you need it.
These are independent, peer-led discussion spaces, not professional medical services.
SoberRecovery Forums
An established free online recovery community with discussion forums for people quitting alcohol, newcomers, long-term recovery, secular approaches, and family members. Includes ongoing daily support conversations.
Reddit - r/stopdrinking
A peer discussion community specifically focused on quitting drinking offering daily check-ins, shared experiences and encouragement.
Talking Sober
An online discussion community focused on addiction recovery, motivation, milestones, and the everyday experience of building an alcohol-free life.
Reddit - r/REDDITORSINRECOVERY
A peer discussion community specifically focused on quitting drinking offering daily check-ins, shared experiences and encouragement.
The Alcohol Experiment
A 30-day alcohol-free challenge designed to help you examine your drinking habits and experience life without alcohol.
Find the support that feels right for you
Finding Your People
Support can make a difference, especially on the days when staying alcohol-free feels difficult. Connecting with people who understand what you’re experiencing can bring encouragement, perspective, and a welcome reminder of how far you’ve come. Explore these communities, join a conversation, attend a meeting, and give yourself the opportunity to connect. You may find that the people who help you along the way become an important part of the life you’re building.