Recovery Dharma / Buddhist Recovery
A peer-led recovery path that uses meditation, mindfulness, Buddhist teachings, and community support.
Secular peer support
LifeRing Secular Recovery
A self-directed, peer-to-peer secular recovery community with local, online, and email-based support options.
Who this may fit
People looking for abstinence-oriented secular support and practical peer discussion.
What to know
- Meetings often center on what is working this week and what support is needed next.
- LifeRing is secular and does not require a higher-power framework.
- Online meetings and eGroups can be useful when local coverage is limited.
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