Substance Abuse Support Groups

Substance Abuse Support Groups

From time to time, we all need the support of others to help us through difficult times. Sometimes being able to get another person's perspective or just being heard is all it takes.

Opioid Overdose Grief Support

For those who have lost a loved one to an opioid addiction, this support group is sponsored by The Substance Use and Mental Health Leadership Council. Facilitated by RI’s Hope and Recovery Line Manager Mary J. McGrail, MA, it offers a warm, comfortable, confidential environment. Coffee is served. For more information, please contact Diane Bernardo at or (401) 521-5759. Download flyer.

Al-Anon

Al-anon is a support group for men and women with a family member, friend, or loved one who struggles with alcohol addiction.
Rhode Island Chapter of Al-Anon

Al-Teen

Alateen meetings in Rhode Island are a place where you can go for help and support from other teens who are living with addiction and alcoholism at home. Meetings are run by the members on a rotating basis and have an adult present to facilitate a positive and safe environment.

EVERY SUN. NIGHT 7 PM - 8 PM

FIRST UNITARIAN CHURCH

1 BENEVOLENT ST

PROVIDENCE, RI 02906

Alcoholics Anonymous

Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others recover from alcoholism. To learn more and find other meetings, visit Alcoholics Anonymous on Rhode Island.

Narcotics Anonymous

Narcotics Anonymous is a self-help group for men and women recovering from or wanting to recover from an addiction to drugs.
Rhode Island Chapter of Narcotics Anonymous
For questions or more information, call the Rhode Island Narcotics Anonymous Office at (401) 461-1110.
SMART Recovery (Self-Management and Recovery Training)

SMART Recovery is a support group for men and women recovering from, or considering recovering from, an addiction to substances, addictive behaviors, or both.
SMART Recovery
For questions or more information, call 1-866-951-5357.
Thursdays, 7 - 8 p.m.
Butler Hospital
345 Blackstone Boulevard
Providence, Rhode Island
Ray Conference Center, Room 3

Strong Arms Support Group

Monday at 7 pm

St Thomas Episcopal Church

322 Church Street

Wood River Junction, RI

Contact: Terri Censabella, MA, ADCP, CPS

ORKate Tokarski, LICSW, APS

What They Leave Behind Family & Friends Support Group

A support group for family and friends of those who have lost someone to overdose.
Tuesdays at 6 p.m.
200 Allens Avenue, Second floor
Providence, RI

Mental Health Support Groups

Anxiety and Depression Group

This peer-run meeting aids in relating to others and making meaningful discoveries in dealing with anxiety and depression. For questions or more information, email Dylan at .
The first and third Thursday of every month, 7 - 9 p.m.
Butler Hospital
345 Blackstone Boulevard
Providence, Rhode Island
Ray Conference Center, Room 2

MDDA-DBSA (Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance) Self-help Group

A support group for men and women with bipolar disorder.
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance
For questions or more information, call the MDDA Office at (401) 309-7575.
Saturdays and Tuesdays, 7 - 9 p.m. This meeting also takes place the 2nd and 4th Saturday of every month from 10 am – noon.
Butler Hospital
345 Blackstone Boulevard
Providence, Rhode Island
Ray Conference Center, Room 2

SS (Suicide Survivors) Hope Group

SS Hope is a peer led support group for people who have lost someone to suicide. This survivor's support group has provided comfort and encouragement and includes participants in various stages of suicide grief recovery. It is open to anyone who has experienced a loss due to suicide.
For further information, please contact Neil Kiely at (401) 523-7051 or Laurie Kiely at (401) 451-6789.
Alternating Wednesdays 6 - 7:30 p.m. (2018 schedule - 1/3, 1/17, 1/31, 2/14, 2/28, 3/14, 3/28, 4/11, 4/25, 5/9, 5/23, 6/6, 6/20, no meeting on 7/4, 7/18, 8/1, 8/15, 8/29, 9/12, 9/26, 10/10, 10/24, 11/7, 11/21, 12/5, 12/19.)
Butler Hospital
345 Blackstone Boulevard
Providence, Rhode Island
Ray Conference Center, Room 2

NAMI Family and Connection Recovery Support Groups

NAMI's Family Support Groups provide free, peer-led groups for family members, caregivers and loved ones of individuals living with mental illness. NAMI's Connection Recovery Support Groups are for those living with a mental illness. Most groups meet monthly for about 90 minutes and you don't need to register to attend. Find locations and times of their Family to Family groups in your area, or contact NAMI at (401) 331-3060 or .