Peer support groups for people recovering from substance use disorder; helpline 212.929.6262 and meeting listings online.
Anyone in recovery.
Meetings citywide
Last checked by Second Start on September 19, 2026. Details change, so call ahead to confirm hours and eligibility.
Peer support groups for people recovering from alcohol use disorder; hotline 9am-1am per website. People on Rikers can call the Bridging the Gap line (201.503.4008) to find a meeting after release.
Reentry services for people released from NYS facilities: on-site Medicaid/SNAP enrollment, clothing, HSE classes, resumes, substance use treatment, counseling; pays for lost birth certificates and NYS ID.
Provides adoption and foster care, education, school- and community-based health clinics, Head Start classes, after-school/summer programs, and parenting and substance-use/teen-pregnancy prevention programs in high-need NYC neighborhoods. Also offers high school equivalency prep, job readiness, and housing assistance for youth in the Bronx and Manhattan.
Provides treatment and recovery services, education, and professional development for people affected by HIV/AIDS, substance use disorder, incarceration, and behavioral health challenges, through programs including drug treatment services, reentry services, and the Judith Loeb Chiara Recovery and Wellness Center. Letters of reasonable assurance are provided, and a crisis line runs 24 hours daily except Thursday.
