SoberCircle.com: Find friends in recovery through sober forums and chat

Welcome to the new SoberCircle

Recovery Lives Here

close

	1-877-345-3216 Our helpline is available 24 hours a day to take your call and work with you to find the help that you deserve. The call is free and strictly confidential.
	Chat with a specialist now! Our specialists are standing by to answer your questions in a secure and private online chat.
	Fill out our quick contact form Simply complete our short contact form and have a specialist contact you at your convenience either by phone or email.

forums

SOS Help Board

Looking for immediate help? Post your comments here. The SoberCircle community is here to help.
Topic	Latest Post	Threads	Posts
Help For A Loved One Looking for help for a family member or loved one? Post your comments here. The SoberCircle community is here to help.	BEen there atwitsend Wednesday @ 8:49 AM	114	595
Help For Yourself Looking for immediate help? Post your comments here. The SoberCircle community is here to help.	checking in Zbrain 12/13/2008 @ 2:27 PM	332	1927

New to Recovery?

For people who are new to recovery for addiction, mental health conditions, co-dependency, and support groups. START HERE!
Topic	Latest Post	Threads	Posts
Staying Clean and Sober Some people attend 12-Step Meetings or self-help groups, others have their own way to stop using drugs or alcohol. Share your story of how you stay clean and sober.	Not having a good day ok marcee63 12/30/2008 @ 1:30 PM	152	1119
Where to Start in Recovery? If you are new to being in recovery, start here with your questions and share your stories. This forum is for addicts, alcoholics, people dealing with mental health issues, and their family and friends.	Opiate Addict..trying to stay clean with support! vance_1493 12/21/2008 @ 8:51 PM	157	1101

12-Step Meetings & Self-Help Groups

This forum is for people who are considering attending or actively participate in 12-Step meetings and self-help groups.
Topic	Latest Post	Threads	Posts
Alcoholics Anonymous This is an unofficial Alcoholics Anonymous forum about how AA has affected your life. Share your recovery story and offer hope and inspiration to others.	the infamous 13th step! Gimly1988 12/30/2008 @ 9:03 PM	209	2168
Codependents Anonymous This is an unofficial Codependents Anonymous forum for those who have attended CODA meetings. Share your stories here.	Gives new meaning to the song "Stuck on you" Zbrain 12/13/2008 @ 3:05 PM	11	72
Narcotics Anonymous This is an unofficial Narcotics Anonymous forum about how NA has helped you and changed your life or the life of someone you love.	Letters From jail fester 12/30/2008 @ 7:37 PM	76	576

Alcoholism & Alcohol Abuse

Alcohol misuse is a life threatening disease and affects millions of people. This forum is dedicated to learning more about alcoholism and how it affects the individual and his or her family.
Topic	Latest Post	Threads	Posts
Alcoholics Anonymous - 12-Step Meetings This is an unofficial Alcoholics Anonymous forum about how AA has affected your life. Share your recovery story and offer hope to others.	Create Awareness Among Teens to Stop Alcohol Abuse lee55 12/22/2008 @ 7:46 AM	55	745
Alcoholism Are you trying to quit drinking? This forum is for those who want to quit or already have stopped drinking.	Day 8 Withdrawl jcham5150 12/10/2008 @ 8:47 AM	66	681

For Family & Friends

If you have a friend or loved one who is suffering from an addiction and/or mental illness, use this forum to learn more and receive support.
Topic	Latest Post	Threads	Posts
Family & Friends of Alcoholics Is someone you love drinking too much? Do you feel helpless? This forum will help you find support, help, and gather information.	Gigantic! Productions Addiction Project gigantictv 10/29/2008 @ 5:34 PM	55	260
Family & Friends of Narcotic Users Is your friend or family member using drugs? Use this forum to get help, support, and learn how to help your loved one.	Holidays can be tough, Nar-Anon can help! Nar-Anon Member 11/22/2008 @ 12:36 AM	34	147

Interventions

An intervention is directed at helping an individual (and family) to modify self-destructive behavior and to seek appropriate treatment. This forum is for professional Interventionists and for the friends and family members of those who are in need of receiving help.
Topic	Latest Post	Threads	Posts
ARISE Interventions A Relational Intervention Sequence for Engagement (ARISE) is a rapid response intervention that involves the family and social network of the drug or alcohol abuser. The focus is for as many family and friends of the abuser to be as involved in the process as possible.	Integrating the Family in Treatment Willingness 10/13/2008 @ 9:51 PM	1	1
Johnson Interventions The Johnson model of Intervention is a therapeutic technique in which members of the person's social network confront him or her about the damage the drinking and/or drug use has caused and the action they will take if treatment is refused.	Sober Circle xss500 8/9/2008 @ 8:32 AM	2	11
Systemic Interventions The Systemic Intervention model addresses addiction in a gentle and respectful way, without confrontation and shame. This offers a model of invitation, of recovery for the whole family, of new ways to operate with each other while eliminating the debilitating results of chemical dependency.	The Intervention 180 Method Intervention 180 6/17/2007 @ 10:22 AM	2	3

Inspirational Stories & Stories of Hope

Do you have a story that helps people? That makes the listener or reader feel better and recommit to leading a better life? This is the forum for you to share your story. Periodically, SoberCircle.com will highlight an inspirational story.
Topic	Latest Post	Threads	Posts
Quick Quotes and Short Messages This forum is for folks who like to read brief messages to make them smile or feel better quickly! Keep your quotes and messages short, happy, and inspirational!	Happy, Joyous, Free Wade 12/29/2008 @ 2:54 AM	43	120
Tell Your Story of Hope and Inspire Others This forum is for you to tell the story of your addiction and/or mental illness and your recovery journey towards hope and healing. This forum is for inspiring others and giving hope.	A Living Gift CorviSue 11/18/2008 @ 6:28 PM	67	128

Mental Health Conditions

Are you feeling depressed or anxious? Have you been diagnosed with a mental illness, such as bi-polar disorder? This forum provides support for dealing with a mental health condition.
Topic	Latest Post	Threads	Posts
Living with Mental Illness Millions of people live with mental health conditions everyday. This forum is here to offer support, guidance, and share information.	Am on my fourth or fifth med right now.... CelticLady 12/3/2008 @ 10:04 PM	23	161
Taking Medications Many people who have mental health conditions are prescribed medication. This forum will help you learn more about medications and how medications can help you feel better.	ADHD Anyone? jcham5150 10/16/2008 @ 6:37 PM	10	72

Depression

Are you feeling sad, hopeless, "empty," and have feelings of guilt and worthlessness? Have you been thinking more about death or suicide? Join this forum to receive help and support.
Topic	Latest Post	Threads	Posts
Living with Depression Discuss the best strategies to live day-by-day with depression and learn the steps you can take to make yourself feel better.	6 months later.... Summer Rain 9/25/2008 @ 3:32 PM	18	94
Treating Depression Discuss medications and psychotherapy, or "talk therapy," which are the standard treatments for depression.	bipolar an a addict DJH 12/29/2008 @ 10:06 PM	4	23
Understanding the Symptoms of Depression The first step in dealing with depression is to understand what it is, how it affects you, and the possible causes.	Understanding the Symptoms of Depression I just joined the group avi101 8/20/2008 @ 3:06 AM	9	27

SoberCircle Technical Support

Technical issues & errors involving SoberCircle.com
Topic	Latest Post	Threads	Posts
Blog Issues	Nice one Wycott 11/5/2008 @ 11:31 AM	14	27
Groups Issues	I had the same problem I tried every way I could to get around this issue charliegwdc 12/20/2008 @ 9:56 PM	8	21
Login Issues	chat Peaceful~ 11/29/2008 @ 2:48 PM	7	20
Profile Issues	Profile page does not allow for personality Vince3 12/30/2008 @ 11:18 AM	30	69
Suggestions Submit your ideas on how to improve SoberCircle.com	Thank you Wycott Sy. 11/5/2008 @ 12:30 PM	69	156

About Us | SC Blog | Terms of Use | Advertise | Press Room | FAQ | Contact Us | Sitemap | © Copyright 2008. SoberCircle.com. All Rights Reserved.