Literature, helplines, and tools to help you on your recovery journey — whether you're just starting out or deepening your program.
If you or someone you love is in crisis, these free, confidential services are available any time — day or night.
Free, confidential information and treatment referral service for individuals and families facing mental health or substance use disorders. Available 24/7, 365 days a year, in English and Spanish.
Free, confidential crisis counseling via text message. Available 24/7 for anyone in emotional distress. No call required — just text.
The national mental health crisis lifeline connects you with trained counselors. Available 24/7. Also accessible via 988lifeline.org for chat.
Support for families and friends of alcoholics. Al-Anon helps loved ones understand addiction and find their own recovery — separate from the alcoholic in their life.
These books form the foundation of AA and ACA recovery. They are available from official fellowship websites and most public libraries.
The foundational text of AA — contains the original 12 Steps, personal stories, and the program's core philosophy. Available free at aa.org.
AA's "Twelve and Twelve" provides an in-depth exploration of each Step and each Tradition. Essential for step work and understanding AA's principles.
The Adult Children of Alcoholics fellowship text — covers the 14 traits, the solution, reparenting, and all 12 Steps from an ACA perspective. Available at adultchildren.org.
The ACA Step Workbook — a companion to the Big Red Book, offering writing exercises and guided self-reflection through all 12 Steps.
A daily meditation book written by AA members, drawing on AA's foundational literature. Widely used for morning reflection and conscious contact.
ACA's daily meditation book — 366 meditations to support the reparenting journey, written by ACA members from experience.
The official AA website. Download or order literature, find meetings, read about AA's history and traditions, and access resources for newcomers and long-timers alike.
Visit aa.org →The official ACA website. Find meetings, order literature, connect with the WSO, and access free downloadable ACA materials and pamphlets.
Visit adultchildren.org →A free online recovery community hosting live meetings for AA, ACA, NA, Al-Anon, and dozens of other fellowships — available worldwide, 24/7.
Visit InTheRooms.com →Read the full text of the Big Book ("Alcoholics Anonymous") online for free directly from AA World Services — including all personal stories.
Read the Big Book →Dozens of free podcasts feature AA shares, ACA speaker meetings, and recovery discussions — search "AA speaker" or "ACA recovery" in your podcast app.
AA Speaker Recordings →Find addiction treatment centers, mental health services, and dual-diagnosis programs near you using the official SAMHSA treatment locator.
Find Treatment →Recovery doesn't happen in isolation. These programs support the families, partners, and loved ones affected by alcoholism and dysfunction.
A 12-Step fellowship for anyone whose life has been affected by someone else's drinking. Al-Anon helps members detach with love and find their own recovery.
Visit al-anon.org →Al-Anon's program for teens ages 13–17 who have been affected by someone else's drinking. Meetings are facilitated by trained Al-Anon adults.
About Alateen →A 12-Step program for people whose common purpose is to develop healthy relationships. Highly relevant for adult children and those raised in dysfunctional families.
Visit coda.org →Uncharted · Unnamed · Unchained