Support Groups
Recovery Support Groups Available in Centre County:
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) Centre County Info: (814) 237-3757; https://www.district43.com/meetings/
Narcotics Anonymous (NA) Centre County Info: (814) 237-5855/ 1-800-494-2500; https://www.StateCollegeNA.com/
SMART Recovery Centre County Info: (814) 571-9536; https://www.smartrecovery.org/
Celebrate Recovery (faith-based support group) Contact phone: (814) 234-0711; https://www.celebraterecovery.com/
What if you’re not able to get out to a meeting? If you have a smart device and an internet connection (or even just a telephone), you can still participate in remote recovery meetings. Here are a few places to get started.
In the Rooms - In the Rooms is a global recovery community that has been offering alternatives to face-to-face meetings for years. You will have unlimited access to over 117 live online Recovery meetings weekly. ITR offers AA, NA, and other 12 Step and non 12 Step Support Groups, Geo Locatable Global Meeting Finder, Daily E Meditations, Afternoon Affirmations, Free iPhone and Android Apps, Speaker Tape Library and much more. https://www.intherooms.com/home/
Tempest - This online recovery community offers free recovery meetings and peer support, plus a great blog filled with interesting stories and advice. Check them out here: https://www.thetemper.com/sober-communities-beyond-traditional-aa/
Recovery Research Institute -This nonprofit has compiled helpful links to a variety of recovery supports at: https://www.recoveryanswers.org/media/digital-recovery-support-online-and-mobile-resources/
Recovery Support Websites
Alcoholics Anonymous: www.aa.org
AA Agnostica (Secular): https://secularaa.org/meetings/
Narcotics Anonymous: www.na.org
Cocaine Anonymous: https://ca.org/
Heroin Anonymous: http://heroinanonymous.org/
Marijuana Anonymous: https://www.marijuana-anonymous.org/
Celebrate Recovery (Christian): http://www.celebraterecovery.com/
SMART Recovery: http://www.smartrecovery.org/
Women for Sobriety: http://www.womenforsobriety.org/beta2/
Secular Organizations for Sobriety: http://www.sossobriety.org/
Refuge Recovery (Buddhist): www.refugerecovery.org
Supports for Family and Friends in Centre County
Al-Anon/Alateen- A Twelve-Step organization for the families and loved ones of alcoholics. Meetings are widely available and free of charge. Centre County Info: www.pa-al-anon.org
For a directory of electronic/online meetings: https://al-anon.org/al-anon-meetings/electronic-meetings/
PALS: Parents of Addicted Loved Ones -This support group is open to parents, spouses, family members, and supportive others who are dealing with another’s addiction. No cost or pre-registration required. There are two meeting locations in Centre County:
Christ Community Church, 200 Ellis Place, State College. For more information, please call Judi at (814) 404-5828 or email judiorr@gmail.com.
Additional Online Supports for Friends and Families:
Life Recovery - Beginning March 30th @ 6:30pm at Access Church. Meeting will be held every Thursday in the fellowship hall. The church is located at 3601 S. Atherton St, State College. Coffee and light refreshments provided.
BALM - Be a loving mirror - Support group for family members who have loved ones in addiction via Applegate Recovery in April.
SMART Recovery Friends & Family - Science-based, secular support group meeting (online) to help those who are affected by drug, alcohol, or other addictions. https://www.smartrecovery.org/community/calendar.php
AddictionSurvivors.org - A not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing peer support communities for those with addiction disorders and their families and friends. Their forums include communities for opioid addiction, alcohol dependence, stimulant addictions, and benzodiazepine addiction. http://www.addictionsurvivors.org/
Families Anonymous (FA) - A 12-Step, self -help recovery program and fellowship of support groups for relatives and friends of those who have alcohol, drug or behavioral problems. Website includes information on meetings, literature, and an e-meeting. For those affected by drug or alcohol abuse, or related behavioral problems of a relative or friend. https://www.familiesanonymous.org/
In the Rooms - InTheRooms.com is the World’s Largest, Online Social Network for the Global Recovery Community. InTheRooms is for people already in Recovery, Seeking Immediate Help from any Addiction, and their Family, Friends and Allies. You will have unlimited access to over 117 live online Recovery meetings weekly. ITR offers AA, NA, and other 12 Step and non 12 Step Support Groups, Geo Locatable Global Meeting Finder, Daily E Meditations, Afternoon Affirmations, Free iPhone and Android Apps, Speaker Tape Library and much more. Join over 444,855 who are willing to share their Experience, Strength and Hope with you 24 / 7 / 365. https://www.intherooms.com/home/
For loads of helpful information and relevant resources, check out: https://www.samhsa.gov/families