Immediate Help

If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org.

To learn how to get support for mental health, drug, and alcohol issues, visit FindSupport.gov.

To locate treatment facilities or providers, visit FindTreatment.gov or call SAMHSA’s National Helpline at 800-662-HELP (4357).

Core 12-Step Programs

Secular & Evidence-Based Alternatives

Buddhist / Mindfulness-Based Recovery

Harm Reduction / Moderation Approaches

Behavioral / Technology Addiction

AI Chatbot & Digital Dependency Support

  • AI Recovery Collective https://www.airecoverycollective.com/ Peer support, education, and advocacy for people experiencing harm from AI chatbot dependency, including emotional attachment and reality distortion.

  • Artificial Intelligence Addicts Anonymous (AIAA) https://aiaagroup.org/ A fellowship-style (AA-inspired) community for people struggling with compulsive AI use, chatbot dependency, and AI-related mental health effects.

  • Over AI (Digital + AI Addiction Recovery) https://getoverai.com/ Research-based tools and upcoming app focused on reducing AI dependency, tracking usage, and rebuilding real-world connection.

  • AID-BOT (AI Mental Health Support) https://aid-bot.org/ Free, anonymous AI chatbot offering 24/7 emotional support, including help with addiction urges and mental health challenges.

  • Virtually Seth AI https://www.virtuallyseth.ai/ AI-powered recovery and mental health support tool built from decades of addiction counseling experience.

Social Media & Tech Addiction (Harm Reduction / Reduction-Focused)

  • Center for Humane Technology https://www.humanetech.com/ Advocates for healthier relationships with technology and raises awareness about addictive design patterns.

  • Screen Time / Digital Wellness (Apple/Google ecosystems) Built-in tools for tracking, limiting, and reshaping tech usage habits.

  • Appstinencehttps://www.appstinence.com/ Movement focused on reducing or eliminating social media and tech dependence through structured programs and coaching.

  • Reboot / Digital Wellnesshttps://rebootonline.com/ Education and tools to reset compulsive digital behaviors (often overlaps with porn/tech addiction recovery).

Other resources