National Methadone ClinicsGoing to Meetings on Medication
Methadone and buprenorphine are recognized treatments for opioid use disorder. Taking them 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.
Support Groups at a Glance
If you take methadone or buprenorphine, you can still go to support meetings in Mississippi. This page starts with what to know about medication and meetings, then explains how the groups differ.
Whichever group you try first, you can switch, or attend more than one.
- SMART Recovery takes a non-spiritual approach, with discussion-based meetings built around self-management tools; it covers alcohol, drugs and addictive behaviors.
- N.A. focuses on addiction to any drug rather than one substance, using the same twelve-step structure as A.A.
- Nar-Anon does for families of people using drugs what Al-Anon does for families affected by drinking.
- A.A. serves people with a drinking problem through twelve steps and peer sharing; the only requirement is a wish to stop drinking.
- Al-Anon is for the family side of a drinking problem: relatives and friends meet to share how it affects them, using twelve steps.
- Recovery Dharma meetings combine meditation with sharing and are open to people with any addiction.
- Refuge Recovery meetings center on mindfulness and meditation as tools for recovery.
- Celebrate Recovery offers a faith-based, Christ-centered path and meets in local churches.
Official Meeting Finders for Mississippi
Peer support groups and mutual-aid programs run their own meetings. The links below go to each organization's official pages for Mississippi, 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 Methadone Clinics 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.
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.
Court-Ordered Meetings and Attendance Slips
A judge, probation officer, drug court or employer program sometimes requires a person to go to support meetings. What is required differs from one court and case to the next.
Fellowships such as A.A. and N.A. are not part of any court and do not report attendance. Where a group agrees to it, the person leading the meeting may sign an attendance slip or verification sheet that you bring. Not every group signs slips, and online meetings handle proof of attendance in different ways.
- Ask your court, probation officer or case manager which kinds of meetings count, how many you need and by when.
- Ask what proof they accept: a signed slip, an online attendance record or something else.
- Bring your own slip or form, and keep copies of everything.
- If a meeting cannot sign, check with your officer before you rely on another kind of proof.
Check with Your Court
This is general information, not legal advice. Your court or probation officer decides what meets your requirements.
Combining Meetings and Treatment
Treatment and peer support do different jobs. Treatment deals with the medical and psychological side of addiction; meetings offer ongoing contact with others in recovery.
A provider can say which kind of care fits, from outpatient visits to residential programs, and most programs encourage meetings as well.
You can browse the methadone clinics this site lists in Mississippi below, or call the number on this page to go over options.
This number connects to our central helpline, not directly to a listed facility.
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Support Meetings in Mississippi: Questions
Can I go to a meeting if I take methadone or buprenorphine?
Yes. SMART Recovery says it supports legally prescribed addiction medication. In twelve-step groups each meeting runs itself, so ask the group or look for meetings described as medication-friendly. Talk to your prescriber before you change any medication.
Will a meeting sign my court attendance slip?
Some groups will and some will not; each group decides. Ask your court or probation officer what proof of attendance they accept before you go.
What is the difference between an open and a closed meeting?
Anyone can attend an open meeting, including family and friends. A closed meeting is only for people who share the group's purpose, such as wanting to stop drinking or using.
Can family members go to a meeting?
Yes. Al-Anon and Nar-Anon are for relatives and friends, SMART Recovery runs family and friends meetings, and anyone can attend an open A.A. or N.A. meeting.
Are there online meetings in Mississippi?
Yes. Most of the organizations linked on this page list online or phone meetings as well as in-person ones, so you can join from anywhere in Mississippi.
Do support meetings cost anything?
Meetings are free to attend. Many groups pass a basket for voluntary contributions, and you do not have to give.