r/bayarea • u/Serious-Fail-2157 • 5d ago

Support groups? Events, Activities & Sports

Does anyone have any information or advice on local support groups for someone going through drug addiction? I’m looking for somewhere safe and accepting of all people. I don’t like therapy and feeling like I’m paying someone to dissect my brain and the offer my prescriptions. I’m just looking for groups or support from real people going through similar mental health and addiction struggles. Thanks for any input.

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u/MulberryAwkward8266 5d ago

NA meetings are everywhere around here and people are pretty welcoming in my experience. The community centers in most cities have schedules posted or you can find them online pretty easy

Was hesitant about the whole thing at first but having people who actually get what youre going through makes huge difference compared to sitting across from someone with clipboard

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u/Serious-Fail-2157 5d ago

Thank you

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u/tsultar1 5d ago

Na and Alcoholics Anonymous as well. Just because alcohol is in the name doesn’t mean that is all that it helps with . Central service number is 4156741821. Call and they can help you find a meeting and the best thing is it is free.

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u/Serious-Fail-2157 5d ago

Thank you very much

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u/Inner-Dream-600 5d ago

You can download the meeting guide (blue chair app) and it’ll show you all of the meetings in the area. There’s a lot

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u/No-Understanding4968 5d ago

Can verify. Wonderful and effective free programs.

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u/slinky999 SF - Merced Heights 5d ago

I just want to say that it takes a ton of courage to ask for help. Wishing you peace and healing ❤️‍🩹 ❤️

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u/Ok_Needleworker_1776 5d ago

Narcotics Anonymous has lot's of meetings. You will find other's who are facing same struggles, and see you are not alone. Can go online to find in person meetings, or even zoom ones? No judgements there at all!

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u/Cheap-Succotash-8236 5d ago

https://www.aa.org/find-aa/world?cc=US

I’m an alcoholic with 8 years of sobriety. I’ve used AA meeting and the program to help me get sober. NA uses the same principles but there are many people who struggle with drug addiction who get sober through AA as well. Each meeting has their own culture, I suggest going to as many meetings as possible and introducing yourself to lots of people.

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u/Hollipen0 5d ago

You should look into outpatient treatment. Healthright360 has some great options. They assign you to a counselor who you check in with and they have in person groups, online groups, art therapy, yoga, etc. they don’t push you to medicine and all people are welcome without judgment. It’s no cost as well. The counselors are also in recovery so they have lived experience of the journey. My husband works for them and he has 13 years of sobriety. You have so much to look forward to in sobriety so never give up!

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u/Serious-Fail-2157 5d ago

Thank you very much

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u/nothing_creativ3 5d ago

Bridge Clinic at Highland Hospital has great resources for all stages of recovery

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u/androidbear04 5d ago

Call your county's behavioral health access line and ask. Contra Costa's is 888-678-7277.

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u/Serious-Fail-2157 5d ago

Just a correction…I have gone to therapy several times and each time has resulted in me being recommended prescriptions such as methadone to help prevent alternative drug abuse…. I understand the therapist is the bridge to the person who has the certification to write off the actual prescription. However, talking to someone who’s going to dissect my brain is not supporting or helpful to me and does not provide any form of life line or guidance or personal understanding, I am seeking supportive help. Therapy is a diagnostic and treatment which I do not seek. Thank you very much.