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Free recovery and family support in Dallas–Fort Worth.

Online meetings, family groups, and places to look for affordable care—so you can explore a next step that fits your needs.

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A PLACE TO BEGIN

Support can take more than one form.

These independent resources are available whether or not you are a Redwood client. Some provide free peer support; others help you find professional care that may have a cost.

Peer support

Meetings offer shared experience, connection, and recovery tools. A peer support group is not the same service as individual counseling, medical treatment, or supervised withdrawal care.

Professional care

For counseling or treatment, ask the provider about credentials, services, insurance, self-pay fees, and any financial assistance. A free directory does not mean every listed service is free.

MEETINGS & COMMUNITY

Free support for you and your family.

Choose the audience that fits you, then visit the organization’s own website for current meeting information.

Looking for support as a parent, spouse, or other family member? Start with PAL or Nar-Anon below.

INDEPENDENT SUPPORT RESOURCE

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)

A peer fellowship where members share their experiences and support one another in sobriety. Dallas AA Central Office provides meeting information from local AA groups.

Who it helps
People seeking support with their own drinking
What it costs
No dues or fees for membership or meeting attendance. Contributions are voluntary; some literature may have a cost.
How to start
Use the Dallas AA Central Office meeting finder for current local options. Check each listing’s location, format, and attendance details.
Find Dallas AA meetings →
INDEPENDENT SUPPORT RESOURCE

Narcotics Anonymous (NA)

A peer recovery fellowship where members share experiences and support each other. NA addresses addiction broadly, rather than focusing only on opioids or one specific drug.

Who it helps
People seeking support for recovery from drug addiction
What it costs
No dues or fees for membership. Member contributions are voluntary; some literature may have a cost.
How to start
NA World Services links to local NA communities for in-person meeting details and offers a virtual meeting finder. Search for your area or an online meeting.
Find local or online NA meetings →
INDEPENDENT SUPPORT RESOURCE

SMART Recovery Family & Friends

Support meetings for people who care about someone with addictive behavior. The focus is on your own well-being and practical ways to respond to challenges.

Who it helps
Parents, partners, relatives, and friends
What it costs
Free meetings. Optional donations may be accepted; books and other products may cost extra.
How to start
Use the official meeting finder for online options or current meetings near Dallas–Fort Worth.
Find Family & Friends support →
INDEPENDENT SUPPORT RESOURCE

Al-Anon Family Groups

Peer support where family members and friends share experiences related to another person’s drinking. You can learn about the program and find a meeting through Al-Anon’s official website.

Who it helps
People affected by someone else’s drinking
What it costs
No dues or fees for meetings; groups may invite voluntary contributions. Literature may have a cost.
How to start
Search the official meeting directory for local or electronic meetings and check meeting details before attending.
Find an Al-Anon meeting →
INDEPENDENT SUPPORT RESOURCE

Parents of Addicted Loved Ones (PAL)

A free, faith-based support group where parents and families can connect with others facing similar challenges.

Who it helps
Parents and other caregivers affected by a loved one’s substance use
What it costs
Free meetings.
How to start
Mondays at 6:30 PM at Highland Park United Methodist Church, 3300 Mockingbird Lane, Dallas, TX 75205. Contact Ginger Buschardt at (214) 549-9836 or paldallasgroup@gmail.com to confirm details before attending.
Email the PAL Dallas contact →
INDEPENDENT SUPPORT RESOURCE

Nar-Anon: It Starts With Us

An online Nar-Anon family group for people seeking peer support and ways to focus on their own recovery while someone they love faces addiction. A local family member recommends this meeting as welcoming and helpful; each person’s experience may differ.

Who it helps
Parents, spouses, and other family members affected by someone’s addiction
What it costs
Visit the meeting page for current access and cost details.
How to start
Online by Zoom every night at 8:00 PM Central, according to the information provided. Check the official meeting page for current joining instructions and schedule.
Visit It Starts With Us →
INDEPENDENT SUPPORT RESOURCE

SMART Recovery

Meetings guided by trained facilitators, with discussion and practical recovery tools. SMART also offers free worksheets through its website.

Who it helps
People working on their own addictive behaviors
What it costs
Free meetings. Donations are optional; some other materials or services may cost extra.
How to start
Online and in-person meeting options. Check the listing for its audience, schedule, and joining instructions.
Find a SMART Recovery meeting →
FIND CARE & LOCAL HELP

Explore affordable options and community services.

These are search and referral tools. Confirm service costs and eligibility directly with the organization providing care.

INDEPENDENT SUPPORT RESOURCE

FindTreatment.gov

SAMHSA’s confidential, anonymous treatment locator lets you search for providers. Use it to explore local options and contact providers directly about services, payment, and availability.

Who it helps
People looking for mental health or substance use treatment
What it costs
The directory is free to use. Listed treatment is not necessarily free; ask providers about insurance, self-pay fees, and financial assistance.
How to start
Search by location to explore Dallas–Fort Worth providers, or search elsewhere when needed.
Search treatment options →
INDEPENDENT SUPPORT RESOURCE

2-1-1 Texas

A free, anonymous referral service available around the clock. It can help identify community resources for mental health, substance use, housing, food, and other needs.

Who it helps
Texans seeking local services and help with practical needs
What it costs
The referral service is free. Costs, eligibility, and availability vary among the programs it refers you to.
How to start
Visit the official website or dial 2-1-1 in Texas to ask about resources in your community.
Explore 2-1-1 Texas →

Questions to ask before you begin

  • Is this peer support, counseling, or medical treatment?
  • Is there a fee, optional donation, or charge for materials?
  • Are there eligibility requirements, age restrictions, or waiting lists?
  • Does the meeting or provider offer online participation?
  • If cost is a concern, are financial assistance or reduced-fee options available?

PAL and Nar-Anon meeting details are listed from information provided to Redwood. Confirm current schedules, access instructions, contact details, and any costs with the organization before attending. Meeting schedules and availability can change. These organizations are independent of Redwood Recovery Services.

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