A self-directed, peer-to-peer secular recovery community with local, online, and email-based support options.
Secular sobriety support
SOS Secular Sobriety
A secular, self-empowerment approach for people seeking sobriety without religious or spiritual requirements.
Pathway typeSecular sobriety support
Primary next stepConfirm current meeting details through the official locator.
Sober Network roleInformational directory, not medical advice.
Who this may fit
People who want a sobriety-focused mutual-aid option outside the higher-power model.
What to know
- SOS groups are autonomous and nonprofessional.
- Local availability is uneven, so regional SOS pages and online options may be necessary.
- Use current local listings to confirm whether a group is active.
How Sober Network uses this page
This page explains the pathway and points visitors to official program resources. Sober Network does not run these programs, verify every meeting, or provide clinical recommendations.
For city-specific SEO pages, use paths like /iowa/sos-secular-sobriety.
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