To help reduce the spread of COVID-19, we are all being encouraged to practice social distancing. While many are joking about going stir-crazy from being inside, eating all their food supply in just two days, or having already watched anything worthwhile on Netflix, for those in recovery, the effects of social distancing can be much more serious. If you’re in recovery, you know that staying connected – especially during times of stress – is critical to safeguard your sobriety. Fortunately, there are plenty of resources to help you continue to stay focused on your recovery, even if you’re stuck at home.
Remote Addiction Support Groups:
- Mountainside’s Non-Denominational Peer-to-Peer Virtual Support Group – Daily, 6:30PM – 7:30PM
- Mountainside’s Friends and Family Virtual Support Group – Every Wednesday, 6:30PM – 8:00PM
- Step into Recovery – 12 Step-based recovery meeting, open to everyone
- Refuge Recovery – online meetings, guided meditations, podcasts, and other resources
- Smart Recovery – online meetings, 24/7 chatroom, community forums, recovery journals
- LifeRing Secular Recovery – online meetings, email groups, and recovery forums
Live Online Events:
- Workout with Celebrity Trainer Leandro Carvalho – a 30-minute, no-equipment-needed workout
- Evening Meditation – meditation to release the stress of the day, banish negative thoughts, and get ready for a good night’s sleep
- Open Mic Night – music, poetry, spoken word, dance, comedy, improv, and storytelling
Mindfulness and Wellness Apps:
- Inscape – meditation and sleep
- Headspace – guided meditation and mindfulness
- Insight Timer – meditation and talks by top mindfulness experts
- Down Dog – all levels yoga
- Nike Training Club – wide range of workouts from Nike Master Trainers
- My Possible Self – mood tracker and self-help tips
- Sleep Cycle – sleep tracker and better sleep tips
- Oh She Glows – plant-based and gluten-free recipes
- Food Network in the Kitchen – cooking classes and recipes from your favorite shows
Recovery Spotify Podcasts:
- Alcoholics Anonymous – The Best AA Speakers
- Joe and Charlie – The Big Book Comes Alive
- Workshop: AA Beginners Class
- Seltzer Squad – Staying Sober in the City
- The Naked Mind Podcast
- Recovery Rocks
- Recovery Elevator
Recovery-Focused Movies:
Mental Health Helplines:
- Suicide Prevention Helpline (1 800 273 8255)
- Crisis Text Line – text SIGNS to 741741
- Disaster Distress (1 800 985 5990)
- NY State COVID-19 Emotional Support Line (1 844 863 9314)
Domestic Violence Hotline:
- National Domestic Violence Hotline (1 800 799 7233) or text LOVEIS to 22522
- National Sexual Assault Hotline (1 800 656 4673)
- NY State Domestic Violence Hotline (1 800 942 6906)
- Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence (1 888 774 2900)
Eating Disorders Resources:
- National Eating Disorders Association (1 800 931 2237)
