Talking with people dealing with similar issues can help a lot. Since they’ve “been there” and are doing the work to heal and recover, they can be a great support system.

Here are some support groups that offer local or virtual meetings:

Alcoholics Anonymous

Cincinnati Meetings
Phone:(513) 351-0422
Helpline:(513) 351-0422

Northern Kentucky
Phone:(859) 491-7181
Helpline:1 (877) 257-7856

Narcotics Anonymous

Virtual NA Meeting Finder
The Greater Cincinnati Area serves the following counties –
Meetings in the Greater Cincinnati Area
NA World Service meeting search

• Greater Cincinnati Area Hope Line - 513-820-2947
• Northern Kentucky Area Hope Line - 818-773-9999
• Hamilton and Middletown Area Hope Line - 513-820-2725
• Ohio Info Line - 800-587-4232

The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Southwest Ohio

Life Ring

Secular Organizations for Sobriety
Only Available Online

SMART Recovery


Connect with a cultural, religious, or other social network
Many people seek help from people or groups that share similar cultural, religious, or other backgrounds.

Some support options for specific groups include:

Celebrate Recovery

The Trans Lifeline
(877) 565-8860

The Trevor Project for LGBTQ+ Youth

Women for Sobriety
WFS hosts both location-based and online meetings
Day & Time: Wednesdays - 7:00 pm
Location: Cincinnati, OH 45249
Email: 1047atwomenforsobrietydotorg

Find other recovery resources in this printable guide