COVID-19 Support Resources
COVID-19 Support & Resources
Social distancing doesn’t mean you’re alone. We’re here to help.
The world feels stressful right now. But we promise to provide you and your loved ones with information and resources that can help you stay healthy — physically and mentally — during this difficult time.
We’ve put together the resources below to keep you connected with the recovery community and so you can seek out information and other support during these difficult times. While social distancing is integral to flattening the curve of COVID-19, it doesn’t mean we each have to go through this alone. Thankfully, technology allows us to find help, virtually meet with our loved ones and peers, and continue to work toward recovery.
Ashley Resources
| Resource | Description |
| Recovery Support | Daily virtual 12-step support groups at 9am, 1pm, and 6pm EST |
| Parent & Family Connection | Virtual Parent & Family Connection meetings from 6:30pm – 7:30pm EST on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of April |
Communication Applications
| Name | Organization | Description |
| Zoom | Zoom | Videoconferencing apps |
| Google Hangouts | Online conferencing service | |
| Free Conference Call | Freeconferencecall.com | Conference call service |
Mobile Applications
| Name | Organization | Description |
| Sober Grid App for iOS and Android | Sober Grid | Mobile-based online sobriety community app |
| Nomo for iOS and Android | Say No More | Sobriety clock app with features to share with friends and family |
| r|tribe app for iOS and Android | r|tribe | App for those struggling with addiction. Free to use with premium plans offering counseling through chat and live sessions with counselors |
| SMART Recovery International | Checkup & Choices | App for iOS and Android. Includes self assessment and 12 weeks of exercises, trackers, change plans, and guided emails. $79 for 3 months or $149 for 12 months |
| Talk Space | Talk Space | App for iOS and Android offers online therapy sessions with licensed therapists. $25 per week |
| Breathe2Relax | National Center for Health and Technology | iOS and Android app for relaxation |
| AA Audio Companion for Alcoholics Anonymous | Kepler47 Software Inc. | Companion for Alcoholics Anonymous with over 350 hours of audio content |
| AA Big Book Ultimate Companion | Audiojoy Software Inc. | Entire Alcoholics Anonymous Big Book on audio |
| AA Speaker Tapes | Tushar Bhagat | Handpicked A.A. speakers on audio |
| AA Speakers – AA Audio Tapes | GOODBREW, LLC | More than 1000 hours of recovery audio available for Android and iOS |
Exercise & Self Assessment
| Name | Organization | Description |
| SMART Recovery Toolbox | SMART Recovery | Worksheets, readings, self assessment resources and other online tools |
Government Resources
| Name | Organization | Description |
| Manage Anxiety & Stress | Centers for Disease Control (CDC) | Tips and resources for coping with stress and anxiety |
| Maryland Department of Health COVID-19 Mental Health FAQs | Maryland Department of Health | Frequently asked questions regarding maintaining mental health during the pandemic for individuals, parents, adolescents, mental health professionals, and other adults/adults with disabilities |
| Delaware’s Coronavirus Official Website | State of Delaware | Official news and updates for the state of Delaware |
| Coronavirus – Maryland Department of Health | State of Maryland | Official news and updates for the state of Maryland |
| Coronavirus in Pennsylvania | State of Pennsylvania | Official news and updates for the state of Pennsylvania |
| Coronavirus in Washington, D.C. | Washington, D.C. | Official news and updates for Washington, D.C. |
Mental Health Professional Resources
| Name | Organization | Description |
| reSET | Pear Therapeutics | Prescription CBT tool for mobile devices |
| WEConnect | WEConnect Health Management | Integrated patient app and provider dashboard for managing substance abuse disorder |
| Coronavirus Resources | American Society of Addiction Medicine | Federal and state resources, helpful links for providers, news, and government bulletins |
| Coronavirus Resources | National Council on Behavioral Health | Helpful information for providers and patients |
Online Support Groups
| Name | Organization | Description |
| AA Online Group Directory | Alcoholics Anonymous | Directory of online AA groups |
| Cocaine Anonymous Online Meetings Directory | Cocaine Anonymous | Cocaine Anonymous online meetings, email and voice |
| Crystal Meth Anonymous Speakers | Crystal Meth Anonymous | Audio recordings of CMA speaker testimonies |
| Marijuana Anonymous Online Meetings | Marijuana Anonymous | Marijuana Anonymous online support groups via a variety of conferencing apps |
| StepChat | StepChat | Online recovery chatrooms on a wide variety of topics |
| In The Rooms | Engaged Media | Online recovery chatrooms on a wide variety of topics |
| SMART Recovery Community | SMART Recovery International | Recovery discussion forums |
Recorded AA Talks
| Name | Organization | Description | |
| hacoaa Speaker Archives | Harbor Area Central Office Alcoholics Anonymous | Archive of links to AA speech recordings | |
| RecoveryAudio.org | Recovery Audio | Categorized and searchable database of AA speaker tapes |