Your path to recovery is personal, so find the support that works for you, whether it's through yoga, helping others, or meetings. Meeting formats vary, and if a group doesn't feel right, keep looking. Directories can help you find specialized meetings for groups like men or women, veterans, or specific faith traditions.

Navigating your first recovery meetings is a brave step. Virtual meetings can make it easier.

Control Your Anonymity: You can keep your camera off, choose a simple username, and add "just listening" to signal you prefer not to share.

No-Pressure Participation: Expect a warm welcome, but feel free to stay quiet. It's perfectly fine to decline if you're invited to speak.

In recovery meetings, the focus is on providing support and promoting self-care.

Etiquette: The goal is to listen. Direct advice, politics, and cross-talk are generally avoided.

After the meeting: Chats may stay open for socializing and members might exchange contact information. Be mindful when sharing personal details.

Find Your Fit: If a meeting or member doesn't feel right, you never have to return. Keep exploring until you find a community that feels supportive.

Partnership to End Addiction supports parents and caregivers through every stage, offering resources for families dealing with active substance use and for those supporting a loved one’s recovery.

• For caregivers with loved ones in recovery: Recovery resource center

• Online support groups for families dealing with active substance use

• One-to-one support through the Parent Helpline