
Virtual, Online, and Phone AA & NA Meetings
There are many options available to get to a meeting from anywhere whenever you need some support
A virtual Alcoholics Anonymous or Narcotics Anonymous meeting can be a lifesaver when you’re struggling or feeling low, whether you’re working a treatment program to get sober or managing your sobriety. There are many online AA and NA meetings from both local and national groups at all times of the day. There are also call-in phone meetings for those who can’t get onto a webcast. And, if you’re not comfortable with AA or NA, there are other programs like SMART Recovery online.
These virtual meetings are great options when you can’t get to an in-person AA or NA meeting near you, or there isn’t one available. You may be in between your regular individual or group therapy in your addiction treatment program, or away from home and can’t get to your usual support group. You don’t have to be in Alcoholics Anonymous or Narcotics Anonymous to attend one of their meetings, they’re open to anyone.
Get the extra support you need any time you need it
An online AA or NA meeting can also be a great way to manage your recovery journey when triggers and stresses come up. If you’re in a group of people or with family for some occaison or holiday, you can just excuse yourself for a bit and find a quiet place to listen on your headphones discreetly to get a quick pick-me-up. Or you may be feeling alone and some community will help you feel connected and grounded.
It’s always good to listen to other people who are working their journeys, dealing with challenges, and finding gratitude to keep going. Like any AA or NA meeting, you don’t have to share in a virtual one. But, sometimes it helps just to say the words, “I’m an addict,” in a safe space of people who know what you’re going through.
The AA and NA community have a saying, “There’s no such thing as a bad meeting.” It’s really difficult to pick up and use after attending one and being reminded of why you’re on this recovery journey – and hearing that it really does work.
Virtual recovery resources at your fingertips
Check out our list below with resources for virtual AA and NA meetings from local, national, and even international groups. Some virtual meetings are open 24/7 so you can join any time. Some are specific to groups like women and LGBTQ+.
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Find a Virtual SMART Recovery Meeting
- SMART Recovery Online Community, Chat Room, Meetings, and more
https://www.smartrecovery.org/smart-recovery-toolbox/smart-recovery-online/ - SMART Recovery Online Meeting Calendar
https://www.smartrecovery.org/community/calendar.php
Find a Virtual Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting
- AA Online Meetings General Page
http://aa-intergroup.org/ - AA Email Meetings
https://aa-intergroup.org/oiaa/meetings/?formats=Email - AA Text Chat Meetings
https://aa-intergroup.org/oiaa/meetings/?formats=Chat - AA Audio Video Meetings
https://aa-intergroup.org/oiaa/meetings/?formats=Video - AA Website Discussion Meetings
https://aa-intergroup.org/oiaa/meetings/?formats=Forum - AA Telephone Meetings
https://aa-intergroup.org/oiaa/meetings/?formats=Telephone - LGBT AA Meetings
https://aa-intergroup.org/oiaa/meetings/?types=LGBTQIAA%2B - Deaf and Hard of Hearing AA
https://aa-intergroup.org/oiaa/meetings/?types=Deaf%20%2F%20Hard%20of%20Hearing
Find a Virtual Narcotics Anonymous Meeting
- NA Web Meetings
https://www.na.org/meetingsearch/text-results.php - NA Phone Meetings
https://www.na.org/meetingsearch/text-results.php - Virtual NA
https://virtual-na.org/ - NA World Services Virtual Meetings (from around the world)
https://www.na.org/?ID=vm_listings
Find a Virtual Al-Anon or Family Support Meeting
- Unity Recovery Individual and Family Meetings
https://unityrecovery.org/digital-recovery-meetings - Al-Anon Meetings via phone
https://al-anon.org/al-anon-meetings/electronic-meetings/#Phone_Meetings
(Also includes Skype, Facebook Messenger, Zoom, Bulletin Board, WhatsApp, Email.) - Families Anonymous Virtual Meetings
https://www.familiesanonymous.org/meetings/virtual-meetings
Find In-Person AA and NA Meetings
- Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting Finder:
https://www.aa.org/find-aa - Meeting Guide (a free meeting finder app for iOS and Android):
https://www.aa.org/meeting-guide-app
If You Need More Help
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