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Eight paths.
One goal.

Freedom from alcohol and drugs. AA, NA, SMART, faith-based, Buddhist, medication, fitness: they all lead somewhere good. There is no wrong door.

Find your path I'm here for someone I love

In crisis right now? Call or text 988. For an overdose, call 911.

60-second quiz

Which path fits you?

Five questions. No sign-up, nothing saved. You'll get your two best starting points, and you can always try more than one.

1. How do you feel about faith in your recovery?
2. What are you mainly working on?
3. What sounds most helpful?
4. Are you taking, or thinking about, medication for cravings or withdrawal?
5. How would you rather meet?

The eight paths

Different approaches. Same destination.

Many people combine paths. Medication works alongside every one of them.

Alcoholics Anonymous
What it is
A fellowship working the 12 Steps with a sponsor and a Higher Power of your own understanding.
Good points
The most meetings almost anywhere, day or night.
Things to know
Built around alcohol, though many members have other addictions too.
Find a meeting at aa.org →
Narcotics Anonymous
What it is
12 Steps for addiction to any drug, alcohol included.
Good points
A big meeting network on Long Island.
Things to know
Views on medication vary from group to group. Ask around.
Find a meeting at na.org →
SMART Recovery
What it is
Science-based tools from CBT to manage thoughts, urges, and actions.
Good points
Practical and secular. No Higher Power required.
Things to know
Uses workbooks and exercises. In person and online.
Find a meeting at smartrecovery.org →
Celebrate Recovery
What it is
A Christ-centered program built on 8 principles from the Beatitudes.
Good points
For all hurts, habits, and hang-ups, not only addiction.
Things to know
Meets in churches and uses the Bible.
Find a meeting at celebraterecovery.com →
One Step to Freedom
What it is
A simple, Bible-based approach: one step of surrender to God.
Good points
Daily time in prayer and Scripture. No labels needed.
Things to know
Christ-centered. Not a 12 Step program.
Ask us for local groups
Recovery Dharma
What it is
Buddhist-inspired peer support using the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path.
Good points
Meditation and community. No god or belief required, and the book is free.
Things to know
Abstinence-based. In person and online.
Find a meeting at recoverydharma.org →
Medication-Assisted Treatment
What it is
FDA-approved medication plus counseling: buprenorphine, methadone, or naltrexone for opioids; naltrexone or acamprosate for alcohol.
Good points
Proven to cut overdose deaths. Works alongside every other path.
Things to know
Needs a prescriber. MAT is recovery.
Find a meeting at findtreatment.gov →
The Phoenix
What it is
A free sober community built around fitness and activities.
Good points
Workouts, hikes, and climbs with people who get it.
Things to know
Join with 48 hours of sobriety.
Find a meeting at thephoenix.org →

Also on Long Island and online: Cocaine Anonymous, Women for Sobriety, LifeRing Secular Recovery, Wellbriety, Millati Islami, and JACS. Looking for harm reduction instead of abstinence? Ask us and we'll point you to the right people.

For families and friends

You need support too.

Loving someone with addiction is hard. These groups are for you, whether or not your person is ready for help.

Family quiz

Which support fits you?

Five questions. No sign-up, nothing saved.

1. What is your loved one struggling with?
2. Where are they right now?
3. What do you need most right now?
4. How do you feel about a 12 Step group?
5. Who are they to you?
Al-Anon and Alateen
What it is
For anyone affected by someone else's drinking. Alateen is for teens.
Things to know
12 Step, free, in person and online.
Find a meeting at al-anon.org →
CRAFT
What it is
Community Reinforcement and Family Training: learn to encourage treatment without confrontation.
Things to know
Done with a trained counselor or a guided book.
Ask a counselor or us for a referral
GRASP
What it is
Grief Recovery After a Substance Passing. Peer support for families who lost someone.
Things to know
Free groups across the country.
Find a meeting at grasphelp.org →

Carry Narcan

Naloxone reverses an opioid overdose. New York pharmacies carry it without a prescription. Keep one at home and one in the car, and learn the signs: slow or no breathing, blue lips, and no response.

Show up in person

Walk and Talk

A free monthly walk for anyone in recovery, on any path, and the people who love them. Come as you are. No sign-in, no speeches, just good company and fresh air.

Ask about the next walk
WhereSuffolk County, Long Island
WhenDates announced soon
CostFree
WhoAnyone, any path
Hosted byRising Change Foundation

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Emergency or overdose

911

Call right away. Give naloxone if you have it.

988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

988

Call or text, 24/7.

NY HOPEline (OASAS)

1-877-846-7369

Text 467369. Free, confidential, 24/7 help finding treatment in New York.

SAMHSA National Helpline

1-800-662-4357

Free, confidential treatment referral, 24/7.

New York treatment locator

OASAS

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About

Every path, one community.

All Paths by Rising Change Foundation is a Long Island recovery resource that helps people and families explore multiple pathways to recovery. We don't take referral fees and we don't favor any one program. We simply help you find a door that may be right for you.

Questions, the next walk date, or want to share your story on our "Eight paths, one table" series? Email info@risingchangefoundation.org.

This site shares general information, not medical advice. Talk with a qualified healthcare professional before starting or stopping medication. Program names belong to their respective organizations; All Paths is not affiliated with or endorsed by them.

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