Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
We all experience situations we cannot control, behaviors that are hard to change, and intense emotions. These can be triggers for behaviors (e.g., substance use, isolation) that reduce our ability to function effectively. This interferes with our ability to engage ...
We all experience situations we cannot control, behaviors that are hard to change, and intense emotions. These can be triggers for behaviors (e.g., substance use, isolation) that reduce our ability to function effectively. This interferes with our ability to engage ...
Recovery Virtual Support Group
“Social distancing” doesn’t have to mean “emotional distancing.” Knowing that connections are vital for long-term recovery, these virtual support groups will provide you with an outlet to share concerns with peers and compassionate Mountainside staff. Stay connected and stay on ...
Hosted by Julia Purcaro
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CASAC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Huntington, NY 11743
“Social distancing” doesn’t have to mean “emotional distancing.” Knowing that connections are vital for long-term recovery, these virtual support groups will provide you with an outlet to share concerns with peers and compassionate Mountainside staff. Stay connected and stay on ...
Harm Reduction Psychotherapy Group
Starting in Spring 2024, this is a mixed goals group for individuals seeking to improve their relationship with substances. Members may be seeking abstinence, reducing use, or considering ways to use more safely. Benefits of the group include greater insight ...
Starting in Spring 2024, this is a mixed goals group for individuals seeking to improve their relationship with substances. Members may be seeking abstinence, reducing use, or considering ways to use more safely. Benefits of the group include greater insight ...
Queering Recovery
Recovery from substance use is a difficult process. Recovering as a queer person can be more challenging. This is an open therapy group for LGBTQIA+ individuals who are on their recovery journey and are looking for support and guidance from ...
Hosted by Prism Counseling & Advocacy
PhD, LMFT, LMSW, CASAC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Albany, NY 12206
Recovery from substance use is a difficult process. Recovering as a queer person can be more challenging. This is an open therapy group for LGBTQIA+ individuals who are on their recovery journey and are looking for support and guidance from ...
Mindfulness Based Relapse Prevention
Each Monday morning come in to de-stress. Get clear-headed and prepare for your day, week, life. Starting on this note will set the stage for a good week.
Each Monday morning come in to de-stress. Get clear-headed and prepare for your day, week, life. Starting on this note will set the stage for a good week.
Recovery Virtual Support Group
“Social distancing” doesn’t have to mean “emotional distancing.” Knowing that connections are vital for long-term recovery, these virtual support groups will provide you with an outlet to share concerns with peers and compassionate Mountainside staff. Stay connected and stay on ...
Hosted by Courtney Hulse
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Huntington, NY 11743
“Social distancing” doesn’t have to mean “emotional distancing.” Knowing that connections are vital for long-term recovery, these virtual support groups will provide you with an outlet to share concerns with peers and compassionate Mountainside staff. Stay connected and stay on ...
Young Adult Group
This is a co-ed group for individuals 18-30 years old. The Group focuses on addressing life transitions, relationship stressors, anxiety, mild substance abuse disorders and/or process addictions such as codependency, food addictions, nicotine dependence etc. (Most insurances accepted) * Please ...
Hosted by Alexandra Brown At Nassau Psychology Pc
Counselor, LMHC, CASAC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Cedarhurst, NY 11516
This is a co-ed group for individuals 18-30 years old. The Group focuses on addressing life transitions, relationship stressors, anxiety, mild substance abuse disorders and/or process addictions such as codependency, food addictions, nicotine dependence etc. (Most insurances accepted) * Please ...
Intensive Outpatient Program
Our IOP is 3-5 days per week from 10:30-2:00 during which our psychologists provide individual therapy and a range of groups to teach skills and strategies for managing thoughts and feelings without the use of alcohol and drugs. Groups include ...
Our IOP is 3-5 days per week from 10:30-2:00 during which our psychologists provide individual therapy and a range of groups to teach skills and strategies for managing thoughts and feelings without the use of alcohol and drugs. Groups include ...
Vaping Cessation and Education Group for Teens
This is an 8-week online group for teens ages 13-18 aimed at education of the dangers of vaping, how vaping affects physical and mental health, and development of alternatives skills to combat cravings. Call 631-440-1080 for more information.
Hosted by Promise Pathways Mental Health Counseling, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSEd, LMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in East Northport, NY 11731
This is an 8-week online group for teens ages 13-18 aimed at education of the dangers of vaping, how vaping affects physical and mental health, and development of alternatives skills to combat cravings. Call 631-440-1080 for more information.
Substance Use Group for Gay and Bisexual Men
I am currently forming a weekly psychotherapy group for gay and bisexual men who want to explore their relationship to substance use and its connection to sex, identity, internalized homophobia, and other issues. The group would be supportive and allow ...
Hosted by Joseph Stephen Ruggiero
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10019
I am currently forming a weekly psychotherapy group for gay and bisexual men who want to explore their relationship to substance use and its connection to sex, identity, internalized homophobia, and other issues. The group would be supportive and allow ...
Come As You Are (mixed-goals/harm reduction)
"Come as You Are" is a trauma-informed weekly process group, catering to individuals in all stages of recovery. Unlike traditional groups, we operate on the principle of mixed goals, meaning complete abstinence is not a prerequisite for participation. We recognize ...
Hosted by Clinton Asay @ Shine Psychotherapy Group
Pre-Licensed Professional, MHC-LP, CASAC, CARC
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10003
"Come as You Are" is a trauma-informed weekly process group, catering to individuals in all stages of recovery. Unlike traditional groups, we operate on the principle of mixed goals, meaning complete abstinence is not a prerequisite for participation. We recognize ...
Virtual Advanced Relapse Prevention (ARP)
The virtual ARP offers strategies to address issues that can pose a threat to sobriety during this phase such as finances, relationships, family issues, career matters and spirituality. The Masters-level clinicians who facilitate this group employ a variety of clinical ...
Hosted by Freedom Institute
Treatment Center, OASAS
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10022
The virtual ARP offers strategies to address issues that can pose a threat to sobriety during this phase such as finances, relationships, family issues, career matters and spirituality. The Masters-level clinicians who facilitate this group employ a variety of clinical ...
Women's Trauma support
Help decrease symptoms of Anxiety and PTSD. Please contact me directly if you would like to join my women's trauma group. Your insurance should cover the costs. This group is virtual.
Hosted by Melanie Burton, Ed.D, LCSW, LADC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, EdD, LCSW, LADC, CASAC
Verified Verified
Group meets in New Rochelle, NY 10801
Help decrease symptoms of Anxiety and PTSD. Please contact me directly if you would like to join my women's trauma group. Your insurance should cover the costs. This group is virtual.
Parents of murdered and abused children
This group is to support parents of abused and murdered children. It's virtual and your insurance will cover the fees.
Hosted by Melanie Burton, Ed.D, LCSW, LADC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, EdD, LCSW, LADC, CASAC
Verified Verified
Group meets in New Rochelle, NY 10801
This group is to support parents of abused and murdered children. It's virtual and your insurance will cover the fees.
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) Virtual Recovery Group
AA is a group founded for those suffering from alcohol addiction to find a safe space, share experiences, maintain accountability, and find their inner strength to achieve sobriety. Through our program, you'll learn about the 12-step program and how to ...
Hosted by Courtney Hulse
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Huntington, NY 11743
AA is a group founded for those suffering from alcohol addiction to find a safe space, share experiences, maintain accountability, and find their inner strength to achieve sobriety. Through our program, you'll learn about the 12-step program and how to ...
DBT for Substance Use Disorders
Individuals who struggle with problematic drug or alcohol use frequently struggle with symptoms that DBT was developed to address including difficulty controlling emotions, unstable sense of identity, feelings of emptiness, impulsive behaviors, and interpersonal conflicts. Special DBT skills have been ...
Individuals who struggle with problematic drug or alcohol use frequently struggle with symptoms that DBT was developed to address including difficulty controlling emotions, unstable sense of identity, feelings of emptiness, impulsive behaviors, and interpersonal conflicts. Special DBT skills have been ...
Virtual Advanced DBT Practice (ADP)
An virtual after care group to support clients ongoing long term sobriety and the reinforcement of DBT skills. This group is provided for clients who wish to deepen their understanding of addiction and utilization of DBT skills through a weekly ...
Hosted by Freedom Institute
Treatment Center, OASAS
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10022
An virtual after care group to support clients ongoing long term sobriety and the reinforcement of DBT skills. This group is provided for clients who wish to deepen their understanding of addiction and utilization of DBT skills through a weekly ...
A 12-Step Alternative
When people push us to change before we are ready, our instinct is often to dig in and hold on–even when we know that change is needed. This group supports its members to take the steps toward change they are ...
Hosted by Michael J Brayman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10001
When people push us to change before we are ready, our instinct is often to dig in and hold on–even when we know that change is needed. This group supports its members to take the steps toward change they are ...
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) Virtual Recovery Group
AA is a group founded for those suffering from alcohol addiction to find a safe space, share experiences, maintain accountability, and find their inner strength to achieve sobriety. Through our program, you'll learn about the 12-step program and how to ...
Hosted by Julia Purcaro
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CASAC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Huntington, NY 11743
AA is a group founded for those suffering from alcohol addiction to find a safe space, share experiences, maintain accountability, and find their inner strength to achieve sobriety. Through our program, you'll learn about the 12-step program and how to ...
Day Count
Getting sober requires many things, but one of the most important is having people who can offer feedback based on their own life experiences. This group consists of dedicated members willing to support anyone ready to take the necessary steps ...
Hosted by Michael J Brayman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10001
Getting sober requires many things, but one of the most important is having people who can offer feedback based on their own life experiences. This group consists of dedicated members willing to support anyone ready to take the necessary steps ...
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Substance Use Support Groups
How do substance and drug recovery or rehabilitation programs work?
In inpatient programs, individuals live in a facility with other clients in recovery; in outpatient programs, individuals reside at home. These facilities are staffed with healthcare professionals including physicians, nurses, psychologists, counselors, and psychotherapists. Staff often also includes people who have recovered themselves, serving as mentors and guides. These programs may use abstinence, harm reduction, detoxification, psychotherapy, and other methods.
How do 12-step programs combined with psychotherapy work?
Members of 12-step programs help each other reach abstinence and work to maintain it. These programs promote complete change in the individual’s emotional, mental, physical, and even spiritual perspectives. Some programs require that new members attend 90 meetings in 90 days. Many people do attend these programs in conjunction with their work in psychotherapy; the combination of therapy along with 12-step can be extremely effective.
How does harm reduction combined with psychotherapy work?
According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, harm reduction prevents death, injury, disease, overdose, and substance misuse. People who choose harm reduction for substance use reduce the amount of drugs they consume. It is not abstinence-based like a 12-step program, but combining harm reduction with psychotherapy proves to be effective for many people.
Are there specific medications for substance and drug use?
There are medications approved to treat substance use disorder—such as buprenorphine, methadone, naltrexone, and acamprosate. These medications do help people cope with substance use as well as avoid the problem of relapse. Naltrexone can help reduce cravings, methadone is an opioid medication used to treat severe pain, and acamprosate may help ease symptoms like poor sleep and anxious feelings.