National Addiction Treatment CentersWhich Group Fits You
There is more than one kind of recovery meeting. Some follow twelve steps, some use secular tools, some draw on faith or meditation, and some exist for relatives. Each of them holds meetings that people in Michigan can join.
No group is right for everyone. Many people try a few kinds of meetings before they find one that suits them.
- A.A. (Alcoholics Anonymous) is for people who want to stop drinking. It is a twelve-step program with a spiritual basis, and each member defines a higher power for themselves. It is for the person in recovery.
- N.A. (Narcotics Anonymous) is for people who want to stop using drugs, including alcohol. It is a twelve-step program with a spiritual basis. It is for the person in recovery.
- SMART Recovery is for people with any substance use or addictive behavior. It is secular and uses tools drawn from cognitive behavioral and motivational approaches. It is for the person in recovery, with separate meetings for family and friends.
- Al-Anon is for relatives and friends of someone with a drinking problem. It is a twelve-step program with a spiritual basis, and Alateen is for younger members. It is for family and friends.
- Nar-Anon is for relatives and friends of someone with a drug problem. It is a twelve-step program with a spiritual basis. It is for family and friends.
- Recovery Dharma is for people with any addiction. It is peer-led and draws on Buddhist meditation and practice, and no belief in a god is required. It is for the person in recovery.
- Refuge Recovery is for people with any addiction. It is mindfulness-based and draws on Buddhist practice. It is for the person in recovery.
- Celebrate Recovery is for people with addiction and other struggles. It is Christian and Christ-centered and meets in local churches. It is for the person in recovery, and many groups welcome family members.
Before You Go to a Meeting
Check the meeting type first. An open meeting suits a first visit or a family member; a closed meeting is for people who share the group's goal.
Formats differ: a speaker shares a story, a discussion goes around the room, or a study group reads together.
If an in-person room feels like too much, an online or phone meeting lets you try from home.
- Nobody will make you talk.
- You can stay anonymous.
- No payment is expected.
- Arrive or leave when it suits you.
Where to Look Up Meetings in Michigan
Peer support groups and mutual-aid programs run their own meetings. The links below go to each organization's official pages for Michigan, where you can search for meetings. We do not list, copy or vouch for individual meetings.
Alcoholics Anonymous
A peer fellowship for people who want to stop drinking.
Narcotics Anonymous
A peer fellowship for people who want to stop using drugs.
SMART Recovery
A science-informed, self-empowering program with in-person and online meetings.
Al-Anon Family Groups
A peer fellowship for relatives and friends of people with a drinking problem.
Nar-Anon Family Groups
A peer fellowship for relatives and friends of people with a drug problem.
Recovery Dharma
A peer-led program that draws on Buddhist practices and principles.
Refuge Recovery
A mindfulness-based recovery community that draws on Buddhist practices.
Celebrate Recovery
A Christ-centered recovery program run through local churches.
National Addiction Treatment Centers is an independent directory. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Narcotics Anonymous World Services, SMART Recovery, Al-Anon Family Group Headquarters, Nar-Anon Family Groups, Recovery Dharma, Refuge Recovery World Services, Celebrate Recovery, or any other fellowship or support organisation named on this page, and none of them has reviewed or approved this page. Each link goes to the organisation's own official page, which controls its meeting information. Meetings move, close and change, so confirm the time and place with the source before you go. Links in this section are editorial. They are not paid, sponsored or referral placements, and no treatment provider can pay to be added to or reordered within this section. Support meetings are not a substitute for professional treatment.
If you or someone else is in crisis, call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline). For treatment referral and information, SAMHSA's National Helpline is 1-800-662-4357, free, confidential and open 24 hours a day.
Going to Meetings on Medication
Recognized medications for opioid or alcohol use disorder are part of many treatment plans. Taking one does not stop you from attending a support meeting.
SMART Recovery says it has welcomed people using legally prescribed medication at its meetings since it began.
In twelve-step fellowships, each group is self-governing. One A.A. or N.A. meeting may discuss medication quite differently from another across town.
- Ask the group contact or area service office about a meeting's attitude toward medication.
- Some meeting lists mark meetings as welcoming to people on medication; check for that label.
- Your medication is private. Sharing about it is your choice.
- If a meeting feels unwelcoming, another group or format may suit you better.
Keep Your Prescriber in the Loop
Changes to a prescribed medication should only be made with the person who prescribes it. This page does not give medical advice.
Attendance Slips and Court Requirements
Some people come to meetings because a judge or probation officer requires it. That is common, and open meetings welcome them like anyone else.
Signing an attendance slip is up to each group and whoever leads the meeting. Twelve-step groups have no link to the court system.
- Find out exactly what your order or program asks for.
- Check whether online meetings count and how they can be verified.
- Keep your own log of dates, times and meeting names.
- Raise any problem with proof of attendance with your officer early.
Your Requirements
This page cannot give legal advice. Follow the instructions of your court or probation officer.
Meetings Are Not Treatment
Peer groups offer support and shared experience. They do not diagnose, prescribe or supervise withdrawal.
Someone who needs medical detox, medication or a full program should speak with a treatment provider; meetings can continue alongside that care.
Our listings cover addiction treatment centers in Michigan; the map and city pages are just below, or call the number on this page to talk it through.
This number connects to our central helpline, not directly to a listed facility.
Search and Map Facilities in Michigan
Press Search to list facilities in Michigan, or type a city or ZIP code.
Addiction Treatment Centers in Michigan
Only the facilities this site lists in Michigan are shown. Choose a city to see them.
Support Meeting FAQs for Michigan
What if I am not spiritual?
You have options. SMART Recovery uses practical, non-spiritual tools, and many twelve-step members interpret the higher power idea in their own way, or not at all.
Where can relatives get support?
Family groups such as Al-Anon and Nar-Anon meet in person and online, and open twelve-step meetings also welcome visitors.
How do I know if a meeting is open?
Meeting finders usually label each meeting as open or closed. Open meetings welcome visitors; closed meetings are for people who want to stop drinking or using themselves.
Do I need to stop my medication to attend?
No. Meetings do not ask you to stop a prescribed medication. Any change should be decided with your prescriber, not at a meeting.
Do online meetings count for a court order?
That depends on your court or probation officer. Check with them, and ask how an online meeting can be verified.
Should I go to treatment or to meetings?
Many people do both. A treatment provider can assess what care you need, and meetings can support you along the way.