Mental Health Care Re-Imagined
Mental Health and Addiction Resources for Individuals and Families
Once you or a loved one has completed the rehabilitation program at one of our addiction and mental health centers in Kokomo, staying connected to a supportive community and healthy lifestyle is key to maintaining sobriety and mental wellness.
Many people find that support groups are the best source of encouragement. You can find hundreds of support groups and meetings in your community. Below are various addiction and mental health resources for people in recovery who want additional support.
Mental Health
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness. It’s a great resource for those struggling with mental health disorders and families of loved ones struggling as well. NAMI provides advocacy, education, support and public awareness so that all individuals and families affected by mental illness can build better lives. From free, virtual yoga for recovery and peer-to-peer support groups in person and online, there are many resources for families all over the country. Visit NAMI.ORG for more information.
Narcotics Anonymous (NA)
NA is a free, global, community-based organization with a multilingual and multicultural membership. NA was founded in 1953, and members hold nearly 67,000 meetings weekly in 139 countries today. NA is a nonprofit fellowship or society of men and women for whom drugs had become a major problem. They are recovering addicts who meet regularly to help each other stay clean. This is a program of complete abstinence from all drugs. There is only one requirement for membership, and it is the desire to stop using. There are no initiation fees or dues, no pledges to sign, and no promises to make to anyone. Anyone may join regardless of age, race, sexual identity, creed, religion, or lack of religion. Visit https://na.org/ for more information.
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
A voluntary program concerned with helping alcoholics with recovery and continued sobriety. 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 his or her drinking problem. The Alcoholics Anonymous (AA): 12-Step Recovery Program is a free treatment program for people suffering from alcohol abuse and addiction. AA program participants follow a set of recovery steps to achieve and maintain abstinence from alcohol. Many people use a sponsor to help them through the process. Participating in AA meetings can tremendously help your recovery efforts. Visit https://www.aa.org/ for more information.
Al Anon for Families
Who Are Al-Anon Members? Al-Anon members are people, just like you, who are worried about someone with a drinking problem. Al-anon provides free in-person and virtual meetings globally. They are available for loved ones of those struggling with alcohol and substance use disorders.
Click here to find a free meeting: https://al-anon.org/al-anon-meetings/find-an-al-anon-meeting/
