Resource Directory
Al-Anon Family Groups
Al-Anon Family Groups is a mutual support program for people whose lives have been affected by someone else’s drinking. By sharing common experiences and applying the Al-Anon principles, families and friends of alcoholics can bring positive changes to their individual situations, whether or not the alcoholic admits the existence of a drinking problem or seeks help.
Michael J Dias Foundation
The dedicated volunteers of the Michael J Dias Foundation, Inc. are wholeheartedly committed to their mission of supporting individuals and families on the path to drug-free communities. Our core objective is to assist and educate individuals and families affected by substance use disorders. We stand firmly by those fighting the battle against addiction, working to bring about a positive change in their lives.
Next Chance
At Next Chance we are more than a recovery home, we are a family. We work together to accomplish our goals and support one another from the moment we walk in through the door. Through weekly accountability groups, house meetings, 12 step engagement, our custom phone application, and in-house peer leaders, we ensure women feel supported every step of the way.
SMART Recovery
SMART Recovery is an abstinence-based, not-for-profit organization with a sensible self-help program for people having problems with drinking and using. It includes many ideas and techniques to help you change your life from one that is self-destructive and unhappy to one that is constructive and satisfying.
Nar-Anon Family Groups
Nar-Anon Family Groups is primarily for those who know or have known a feeling of desperation concerning the addiction problem of someone very near to you. They have traveled that unhappy road too, and found the answer with serenity and peace of mind. This program, which is not a religious one but a spiritual way of life, is based on the Twelve Steps of Nar-Anon.
Refuge Recovery
Refuge Recovery is a mindfulness-based addiction recovery community that practices and utilizes Buddhist philosophy as the foundation of the recovery process. Drawing inspiration from the core teachings of the Four Noble Truths of Buddhism, emphasis is placed on both knowledge and empathy as a means for overcoming addiction and its causes. Those struggling with any form of addiction greatly benefit when they are able to understand the suffering that addiction has created while developing compassion for the pain they have experienced.
Learn 2 Cope
Learn to Cope is a non-profit support network that offers education, resources, peer support and hope for parents and family members coping with a loved one addicted to opiates or other drugs. Founded by Joanne Peterson in 2004, the organization has grown to include over 10,000 members, and has become a nationally recognized model for peer support and prevention programming.
Western Mass Alcoholics Anonymous
WMass Alcoholics Anonymous is an international fellowship of men and women who have had a drinking problem. It is nonprofessional, self-supporting, multiracial, apolitical, and available almost everywhere. There are no age or education requirements. Membership is open to anyone who wants to do something about their drinking problem.























