Self Help & Meetings

Description: SMART Recovery offers free, science-based self-help meetings for addiction recovery, focusing on self-empowerment and cognitive tools. The website provides a meeting finder for in-person and online sessions in Orange County, and the app gives easy access to schedules, worksheets, and urge-management tools.

Website: smartrecovery.org

App: SMART Recovery (available on iOS and Android) 

Description: The OC-AA site lists local Alcoholics Anonymous meetings throughout Orange County, with details on times, locations, and formats (e.g., open, closed, virtual). The Meeting Guide app syncs with this data, offering a user-friendly way to find AA meetings near you, updated twice daily.

Website: oc-aa.org

 App: Meeting Guide (available on iOS and Android)

Description: This site provides a directory of NA meetings in Orange County for those recovering from drug addiction, including schedules and locations. The NA Meeting Search app complements it, letting users find nearby meetings with filters for time and type, perfect for staying connected on the go.

Website: orangecountyna.org

App: NA Meeting Search (available on iOS and Android)

Description: In The Rooms is a global online platform hosting virtual self-help meetings, including AA, NA, and SMART Recovery, with some local Orange County options. The website and app offer live meeting schedules, a social network for recovery folks, and resources—all free with a simple sign-up.

Website: intherooms.com

App: In The Rooms (available on iOS and Android)

Description: Sober Grid is a sobriety-focused social app that connects users to local and virtual support, including self-help meeting info. While not a meeting directory itself, it links to nearby AA and NA gatherings in Orange County and lets users chat with others in recovery for peer support.

Website: sobergrid.com

App: Sober Grid (available on iOS and Android)

Description: Recovery Dharma offers Buddhist-inspired, peer-led meetings for addiction recovery, blending mindfulness and meditation. The website lists in-person meetings in Orange County (like in Costa Mesa or Irvine) and online options, focusing on self-reflection and community support without a 12-step framework.

Website: recoverydharma.org

App: No official app, but meetings are accessible via the website

Description: Cocaine Anonymous provides 12-step meetings for those recovering from cocaine and other substance use. The Orange County-specific site lists local meetings (e.g., Fountain Valley, Dana Point) with times and formats, and the Meeting Guide app pulls in these details for easy access on your phone.

Website: https://ca.org/meetings/

App: Meeting Guide (available on iOS and Android, syncs with CA listings)

Description: Refuge Recovery uses Buddhist principles for a non-theistic approach to sobriety. The site lists local Orange County meetings (sometimes in places like Laguna Beach) and online sessions, emphasizing meditation and community as tools for healing from addiction.· 

Website: refugerecovery.org

App: No official app, but the website offers meeting searches

Description: LifeRing offers a secular alternative to 12-step programs, focusing on personal empowerment and sober living. The website lists in-person meetings in Southern California (some in Orange County like Newport Beach) and online options, with a practical, no-nonsense approach to recovery.

Website: lifering.org

App: No official app, but meetings are searchable online

Description: Soberocity is a recovery community platform that includes meeting listings for various self-help groups (AA, NA, etc.) in Orange County and beyond. The app and website offer tools like sobriety trackers, forums, and local meeting schedules, making it a one-stop hub for staying connected and informed.

Website: soberocity.com

App: Soberocity (available on iOS and Android)