Moderated online alcohol support groups

You can enroll in Monument’s Community Membership to register for unlimited support groups. Community Membership is just $14.99/month, with the option to add on insurance-covered therapy and physician care with medication-assisted treatment. Support groups cover a range of topics including self-confidence in recovery, alcohol dependence and mental health, turning a sobriety challenge into a lifestyle, and many more. You can select the groups you’re interested in and register for up to 4 sessions per group at a time. If you find a group (or multiple!) you love, you can also add it to your favorites and make it a consistent part of your alcohol treatment program.

Monument’s alcohol support groups cover a range of topics related to changing your relationship with alcohol, including practicing self care in recovery, how alcohol dependence affects our mental health, navigating relationship challenges, managing your drinking habits through moderation, working towards alcohol abstinence, and so much more. With each online meeting, you’ll have the opportunity to connect with other members on their own treatment journey, navigating similar challenges. You are not alone!

Support groups are included in Monument’s $14.99/month membership fee. After enrolling in Community Membership you can join unlimited groups for no additional cost.

Monument support groups are hour-long moderated virtual meetings on topics related to changing your relationship with alcohol. You can join a support group meeting with your camera on or off, and can choose to remain anonymous. You will never be called on to share.

Here’s how the virtual meetings are structured:

• Moderator introduction (5min): The moderator will introduce themselves, their role, and the purpose of the group.
• Optional community introductions (5-10min): Group members will introduce themselves if they want to, share their pronouns, and bring up any specific topics they would like to discuss.
• Group discussion (30-40min): The moderator will facilitate an open discussion on the support group topic. You will never be called on to share.
• Closing (5min): The moderator will close out the group with final thoughts and any next steps.

When joining any online support group meeting, you will never be asked to turn on your camera or microphone. Participation is completely voluntary, and you can choose to remain anonymous for the entire duration of the online meeting if you prefer.

An online alcohol support group can provide invaluable accountability and encouragement throughout your sobriety or moderation journey. Connecting with others who share a similar experience can be a profound and empowering experience. A digital support group allows you the flexibility to join from wherever you are, and the option to participate as anonymously as you’d like. You can join with your camera on or off, share through voice or chat, or just listen in.

The experts at Monument recommend trying out as many of our groups as possible to see which moderators, group environments, and themes resonate with you most. Monument offers over 60+ free moderated support groups per week on a wide variety of topics. Whatever topic looks most interesting to you is a great place to start. Many Monument members are part of several groups and join whatever group is taking place when they’re looking for some extra support. Over time, you might find yourself returning to a particular group and creating bonds with the other group members who will continue to support you throughout your journey. You may also want to explore an identity-based group that fits with your own identity and needs.

Monument groups build upon evidence that shows peer encouragement and accountability can help reduce heavy drinking.1 Being able to get and give support to others can have an incredible impact on your sobriety or moderation journey. You can also learn wisdom from expert moderators and get tips and tools that will help you stay committed to your goals.