Celebrate Recovery - A Christian 12-step program for all hurts, habits, and hang-ups, including chemical dependency. NCC's Celebrate Recovery meets at the Capital Turnaround at 6:30pm Thursdays.  Other CR programs meet in the DC area, as well around the country and the world.  Use the CR Locator to find one near you.

In The Rooms - A free online recovery tool that offers 130 weekly online meetings for those recovering from addiction and related issues. They embrace multiple pathways to recovery, including all 12 Step, non-12 Step, wellness and mental health modalities.

The Phoenix - Community-building classes and events (both in-person and online) for those in recovery from substance use disorder who have the desire to live sober.  The only cost of membership is 48 hours of sobriety.

Secular 12 Step Programs Meeting Online or Via Phone

• Alcoholics Anonymous 
• Adult Children of Alcoholics/ Dysfunctional Families
• Narcotics Anonymous
• Cocaine Anonymous
• Al-Anon Family Groups
• Nar-Anon Family Groups

For prayer ministry appointments, pastoral care appointments, and counseling recommendations, visit ncc.re/support. 

Local Christian Counseling Networks:

• CentrePointe Counseling
• Life Christian Counseling Network
• Safe Harbor Christian Counseling
• New Life Christian Counseling Network (Nationwide)

For individually vetted counselors, use ncc.re/support.

Questions?  Check out our Therapy FAQs.

Videos

Don’t Hide from Addiction (2 mins) Pastor, Celebrate Recovery, Saddleback Church

Hope for People with Substance Abuse Disorders (4 min) Michael Botticelli, MEd—Director, National Drug Control Policy

It’s Time to be Out and Open about Addiction: A Message for the Church Michael Botticelli, MEd--Director, National Drug Control Policy

The Opposite of Addiction is Connection (25 min) – Jared Herd and Mike Foster, As Normal As Weird Can Be

Spiritual and Emotional Roots and Treatment of Addiction (1 hr) Workshop from The Gathering on Mental Health and the Church on March 28, 2014

Podcasts

Soberholic Podcast - A free library of over 50 episodes of testimonies and recovery tools that are put together from Christian believers that attend Celebrate Recovery.

Articles

Overcoming Barriers to Recovery, by Delton Russell, NAMI

The Recovery-Minded Church: Loving and Ministering to People with Addiction by Jonathan Benz

Infographics, Fact Sheets, and Brochures

Adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Substance Use Disorders – SAMHSA

Bipolar Disorder and Substance Use – Hazelden Foundation

Chemical Dependency Issue Pamphlet - Celebrate Recovery

Depression and Substance Use – Hazelden Foundation

Dual Diagnosis: Mental Illness and Substance Abuse – NAMI

Dual Diagnosis and Recovery – Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance

Dysthymia and Substance Use – Hazelden Foundation

Generalized Anxiety Disorder and Substance Use – Hazelden Foundation

An Introduction to Co-Occurring Borderline Personality Disorder and Substance Use Disorders – SAMHSA

Medication-Assisted Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder - SAMHSA

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and Substance Use – Hazelden Foundation

Panic Disorder and Substance Use – Hazelden Foundation

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Substance Use – Hazelden Foundation

Substance Abuse and Suicide Risk – Stepping Stone Center for Recovery

Books

Addiction and Grace: Love and Spirituality in the Healing of Addictions by Gerald May

Facing Addiction: Starting Recovery from Alcohol and Drugs by Patrick Carnes, Stefanie Carnes, and John Bailey

A Gentle Path through the Twelve Steps: The Classic Guide for All People in the Process of Recovery by Patrick Carnes

Life’s Healing Choices: Freedom From Your Hurts, Hang-ups, and Habits by John Baker

Addiction Policy Forum

National Institute on Drug Abuse

The Lighthouse Network, Addiction and Counseling Helpline 1-877-562-2565

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) National Helpline - 1-800-662-HELP (4357)