How Many Anonymous Groups Are There 🧐

What’s an “Anonymous” group?

Peer-run recovery fellowships (like AA, NA, OA, etc.) where people meet to share experience and support—no therapists, no dues (self-supporting), and privacy by design. Most follow 12-step-style meetings, are decentralized (groups set the tone), and welcome anyone who wants help.

Substance-Focused Anonymous Groups (15)

• Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) – The original 12-step fellowship (founded 1935) helping alcoholics stop drinking.
• Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – Fellowship for drug addiction in all forms (founded 1953).
• Cocaine Anonymous (CA) – Focused on recovery from cocaine and other stimulant addiction.
• Heroin Anonymous (HA) – Recovery from heroin and other opioids.
• Crystal Meth Anonymous (CMA) – For people addicted to crystal methamphetamine.
• Marijuana Anonymous (MA) – Fellowship for those addicted to cannabis.
• Nicotine Anonymous (NicA) – For quitting smoking, vaping, and nicotine in all forms.
• Pills Anonymous (PA) – Recovery from prescription pill addiction.
• Chemically Dependent Anonymous (CDA) – For anyone seeking freedom from any drug or alcohol addiction.
• Dual Recovery Anonymous (DRA) – For individuals with both addiction and mental health disorders.
• Dual Diagnosis Anonymous (DDA) – Recovery for co-occurring substance abuse and psychiatric illness.
• Recoveries Anonymous (RA) – Open to anyone with any addictive or self-destructive behavior.
• All Addictions Anonymous (AAA) – Generic 12-step fellowship addressing any addictive substance or behavior.
• Kratom Meetings - Offers a Kratom 12 Step Group meeting.
• Caffeine Addicts Anonymous (CAFAA) – 12-step fellowship to stop caffeine (coffee, tea, energy drinks, etc.).

Behavioral Addictions (15)

• Gamblers Anonymous (GA) – Recovery from compulsive gambling.
• Bettors Anonymous - A fellowship to recover from a gambling problem.
• Debtors Anonymous (DA) – Fellowship for compulsive debting and money dysfunction.
• Underearners Anonymous (UA) – For chronic underearning or financial self-sabotage.
• Workaholics Anonymous (WA) – Recovery from compulsive overworking or work avoidance.
• Clutterers Anonymous (CLA) – Fellowship for compulsive hoarding and clutter.
• Procrastinators Anonymous (PA) – Support for overcoming chronic procrastination.
• Rageaholics Anonymous (RA) – Recovery from destructive anger and rage.
• Internet and Technology Addicts Anonymous (ITAA) – Recovery from internet, smartphone, and tech addiction.
• Gaming Addicts Anonymous (GAA) – Fellowship for compulsive video gaming.
• Online Gamers Anonymous (OLGA) – For compulsive online gaming addiction.
• Media Addicts Anonymous (MAA) – Recovery from compulsive use of all forms of media.
• Spenders Anonymous – Niche group for overspending.
• Artists Recovering through the Twelve Steps (ARTS Anonymous) – For creative individuals blocked by fear, procrastination, or perfectionism.
• Cleptomaniacs And Shoplifters Anonymous (C.A.S.A.) – 12-step support for compulsive theft/shoplifting.
• Liars Anonymous – Fellowship for compulsive dishonesty; emphasizes rigorous honesty.

Sex, Love, and Relationship Groups (10)

• Sexaholics Anonymous (SA) – Early fellowship for sexual addiction recovery.
• Sex Addicts Anonymous (SAA) – Fellowship for compulsive sexual behaviors.
• Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous (SLAA) – For destructive relationships, romance obsession, and sexual compulsion.
• Love Addicts Anonymous (LAA) – Recovery from addiction to toxic or dependent relationships.
• Sexual Compulsives Anonymous (SCA) – For compulsive sexual behavior, with roots in LGBT communities.
• Sexual Recovery Anonymous (SRA) – Fellowship for sexual addiction recovery.
• Porn Addicts Anonymous (PAA) – Recovery from pornography addiction.
• Sex and Porn Addicts Anonymous (SPAA) – For both sex and porn addiction.
• Codependents Anonymous (CoDA) – Fellowship for those recovering from codependency.
• Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACA/ACoA) – Recovery for those raised in alcoholic or dysfunctional families.
• Recovering Couples Anonymous (RCA) – A program for couples working recovery together.

Food and Eating Groups (7)

• Overeaters Anonymous (OA) – Recovery from compulsive eating and food obsession.
• Food Addicts Anonymous (FAA) – Recovery from food addiction, often sugar/flour focused.
• Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous (FA) – Fellowship addressing food addiction with structured abstinence.
• Eating Disorders Anonymous (EDA) – Recovery from any eating disorder.
• Anorexics and Bulimics Anonymous (ABA) – Fellowship for anorexia and bulimia recovery.
• Compulsive Eaters Anonymous – H.O.W. – Structured recovery for compulsive eaters using the HOW method.
• GreySheeters Anonymous (GSA) – 12-step fellowship using the “Grey Sheet” food plan.

Emotional and Mental Health Groups (11)

• Emotions Anonymous (EA) – Fellowship for mental and emotional illness recovery.
• Depressed Anonymous – Recovery for people suffering from depression.
• Obsessive–Compulsive Anonymous (OCA) – Recovery from OCD through the 12 steps.
• Suicide Anonymous (SA) – Fellowship for those with suicidal ideation or history of attempts.
• Racists Anonymous – Treats racism as an addictive behavior. (Niche group, limited spread, often church-based.)
• Survivors of Incest Anonymous (SIA) – Recovery for adults who suffered childhood sexual abuse.
• Sexual Assault Survivors Anonymous (SASA) – Recovery for survivors of sexual assault.
• Self-Injury Recovery Anonymous (SIRA) – 12-step peer support for those who self-injure and want to stop.
• Emotional Health Anonymous - Fellowship for improving emotional health and stability.
• Chronic Pain Anonymous - 12-step support for people living with chronic pain and related challenges.

Crime and Abuse-Related Groups (3)

• Gangsters Anonymous – Small groups for former gang members seeking recovery.
• Parents Anonymous – Support for parents seeking to stop abusive behavior.
• Violence Anonymous – A 12-step program for people recovering from violent behavior.

Family and Loved Ones Support Groups (12)

• Al-Anon Family Groups – Support for family and friends of alcoholics.
• Alateen – A branch of Al-Anon for teenagers affected by alcoholism in the family.
• Nar-Anon Family Groups – Support for families and friends of drug addicts.
• Families Anonymous (FA) – Fellowship for relatives and friends of anyone with an addiction.
• Gam-Anon – Support group for families of compulsive gamblers.
• Gamer-Anon - Support for family and friends affected by someone’s compulsive gaming.
• S-Anon International Family Groups – Support for partners and relatives of sex addicts.
• Mar-Anon Family Groups – Support for families and friends of marijuana addicts.
• Infidelity Survivors Anonymous (ISA) – 12-step recovery for spouses/partners healing from betrayal/affairs.

In total, this list includes 82 Anonymous groups!

If I missed any let me know 🤓