All of our meetings are being held in an online format due to COVID-19.

​Mondays at 7:00 PM
GFR Book Club
Student-led study of recovery-related, spiritual, and self-improvement texts. 
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Meeting ID: 895-8678-9093
No password needed

Wednesdays at 11 AM
Open Recovery Meeting (focus on graduate and non-traditional students, but open to all)
Student-led meeting, open to those in any type or stage of recovery, as well as those considering recovery. All are welcome. 
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Meeting ID: 107-813-705
Password: 1939

Wednesdays at 8:15 PM
Gauchos for Recovery Open 12-step Meeting
Student-led meeting, open to those in any type of or stage of recovery, as well as those considering recovery. This is not AA or NA or any other formal program, but discussion may center around the concept of the 12 steps. 

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Meeting ID: 987-9802-2102
No password needed

Thursdays at 6:30 PM
Al-Anon Meeting
12-step group for loved ones of people with substance use disorders.
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No password needed
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Thursdays at 6:00 PM
GFR Open Recovery Meeting
Student-led meeting that is for anyone in recovery or considering recovery, even if abstinence is not your goal right now. It is not a 12-step based meeting. 
Zoom meeting ID: 822-0269-9147
No password needed

​Sundays at 8:00 PM
Women's Open Recovery Meeting 
Student-led open recovery meeting for those in any type or stage of recovery, as well as those considering recovery.
Open to women and nonbinary people of any gender presentation.
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Meeting ID: 840-3703-5500
No password

Many local recovery meetings are being held online. 
​Santa Barbara Alcoholics Anonymous
Alanon
SMART Recovery
Recovery Dharma

There are MANY more virtual recovery meetings being offered nationwide! 

GFR offers many other opportunities for support and engagement to enhance your recovery, including:

• Community support meetings (such as 12-step and open recovery) throughout the week
• GFR student organization meetings 1-2 times per quarter
• Regular fellowship activities such as "unity nights," social events and outings, off-campus retreats, etc.
• Quarterly large-scale events to raise awareness about addiction and recovery​

​Follow us on Instagram @gauchos_for_recovery
for the latest info about upcoming events!

Community Meditation Groups

One Dharma Sangha, a local meditation fellowship, offers several free meditation groups weekly. 
For more information, visit: https://www.radhuleweiningerphd.com/one-dharma-sangha/

Mindfulness in Recovery
First and Third Wednesdays at 7:00 PM
The Alano Club - 235 E. Cota Street, Santa Barbara
Drop-in meditation group for people in recovery.

Monday Meditation
Mondays at 7 PM at St. Michael’s Church in IV
6586 Picasso Road, Isla Vista
Drop-in meditation group for all - welcomes those in recovery. 

SMART Recovery

SMART is a science-based peer support group for those considering or trying to maintain recovery from substance use. It is focused on self-empowerment and uses science-based skill building. Groups are free and open to all. 

Isla Vista SMART Recovery is currently not being offered, but we hope to resume soon. 

For other SMART meetings in Santa Barbara, click HERE

Other support meetings are available in the nearby community. If you don't find what you need, please contact us.

Al-Anon https://www.alanonsantabarbara.info
Recovery Dharma https://www.facebook.com/groups/707485506379495/
Refuge Recovery www.facebook.com/groups/refugerecoverysantabarbara/
Narcotics Anonymous http://na-santabarbara.org/
Alcoholics Anonymous http://santabarbaraaa.com