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Support Groups & Communities

Healing is rarely a solitary endeavor. Connecting with others who understand the challenges of chronic illness and medication tapering can provide essential emotional support and practical advice.

Medication Tapering & Deprescribing Directories

Deprescribing.org

https://deprescribing.org/
Free resources.
What It Does
Evidence-based resources and tools for safely reducing or stopping medications, including deprescribing algorithms. Developed by Canadian academic researchers (the Bruyère Research Institute in Ottawa, with the University of Toronto and UBC).
Who It Helps
Patients and clinicians seeking structured deprescribing guidance, especially for polypharmacy.
Free resources.
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Canadian Deprescribing Network (CaDeN)

https://www.deprescribingnetwork.ca/
Free resources.
What It Does
National network promoting safe and appropriate medication use, providing resources for reducing unnecessary medications.
Who It Helps
Canadians seeking guidance on safe medication reduction.
Free resources.
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Tapering Strip (Netherlands)

https://www.taperingstrip.com/
Varies by medication; requires prescription.
What It Does
Provides personalized tapering strips for gradual dose reduction of psychiatric medications using hyperbolic tapering.
Who It Helps
Patients in Europe seeking precision medication tapering tools.
Varies by medication; requires prescription.
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Outro Health

https://www.outro.com/
Subscription-based telehealth service.
What It Does
Pairs patients with clinicians to build evidence-based plans to safely reduce antidepressant medications.
Who It Helps
Individuals looking to safely taper off SSRIs and other antidepressants using hyperbolic tapering.
Subscription-based telehealth service.
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Inner Compass Initiative

https://www.theinnercompass.org/
Free resources; companion guide available for purchase.
What It Does
Provides education and resources for making informed decisions about psychiatric medications, including a comprehensive tapering guide.
Who It Helps
Anyone considering tapering psychiatric medications who wants to be fully informed.
Free resources; companion guide available for purchase.
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Surviving Antidepressants

https://www.survivingantidepressants.org/
Free.
What It Does
An international, peer-led information and withdrawal support forum, now archived in read-only mode. Contains extensive historical tapering guidance and community discussions.
Who It Helps
People experiencing withdrawal symptoms or seeking guidance on slowly tapering psychiatric medications. Note: the forum is no longer accepting new posts.
Free.
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Benzodiazepine Information Coalition

https://www.benzoinfo.com/
Free resources.
What It Does
Provides resources, financial assistance information, and directories for benzodiazepine tapering.
Who It Helps
Individuals suffering from benzodiazepine physical dependence and protracted withdrawal.
Free resources.
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LEAP for Prescribed Drug Dependence

https://leap4pdd.org/
Free resources and advocacy.
What It Does
UK-based panel of people with lived experience advocating for better withdrawal support services.
Who It Helps
UK residents experiencing prescribed drug dependence and withdrawal.
Free resources and advocacy.
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Beyond Pills Alliance (UK)

https://beyondpillsalliance.org/
Free resources.
What It Does
UK campaign to move healthcare beyond over-reliance on pills by combining social prescribing and safe deprescribing.
Who It Helps
UK patients and practitioners seeking alternatives to long-term medication.
Free resources.
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Autoimmune & Chronic Illness Communities

PatientsLikeMe

https://www.patientslikeme.com/
Free to join.
What It Does
The world’s largest personalized health network for tracking health, finding treatments, and connecting with others.
Who It Helps
Anyone with a chronic, complex, or rare condition.
Free to join.
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HealthUnlocked

https://healthunlocked.com/
Free to join.
What It Does
A massive social network for health with hundreds of condition-specific communities.
Who It Helps
Patients seeking peer support, answers, and shared experiences.
Free to join.
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The Mighty

https://themighty.com/
Free app and community.
What It Does
A free online health community with over 3.5 million members connecting people with chronic illnesses.
Who It Helps
Individuals seeking a safe space to share stories and find support.
Free app and community.
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Chronically Capable

https://wearecapable.org/
Free for job seekers.
What It Does
Connects people with chronic illness with employers offering remote, flexible work. Currently on hiatus as of 2025.
Who It Helps
Chronically ill individuals seeking accommodating employment.
Free for job seekers.
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Condition-Specific Support

Solve ME/CFS Initiative

https://solvecfs.org/
Free resources.
What It Does
Non-profit focused on ME/CFS and Long Covid research, advocacy, and support.
Who It Helps
Patients suffering from ME/CFS and post-infection diseases.
Free resources.
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The Ehlers Danlos Society

https://www.ehlers-danlos.com/support/
Free resources, support directories, and online community.
What It Does
Provides trusted information about Ehlers-Danlos syndromes (EDS) and hypermobility spectrum disorders.
Who It Helps
Individuals with Ehlers-Danlos syndromes (EDS) and hypermobility spectrum disorders (HSD).
Free resources, support directories, and online community.
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PCOS Challenge

https://pcoschallenge.org/
Free resources; some events and programs are paid.
What It Does
The largest nonprofit support and advocacy organization globally for polycystic ovary syndrome.
Who It Helps
Individuals with or suspected of having PCOS.
Free resources; some events and programs are paid.
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Graves’ Disease and Thyroid Foundation

https://gdatf.org/
Free resources.
What It Does
Empowers patients living with Graves’ Disease and Thyroid Eye Disease.
Who It Helps
Patients with Graves’ disease, hyperthyroidism, Thyroid Eye Disease, Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, and thyroid nodules, along with their caregivers and families.
Free resources.
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National Headache Foundation

https://headaches.org/
Free resources.
What It Does
Trusted resources, a provider finder, and financial and patient assistance for headache and migraine sufferers.
Who It Helps
Individuals suffering from migraines and headaches.
Free resources.
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Neurodegenerative Disease Support

Dementia Alliance International (DAI)

https://dementiaallianceinternational.org/
Free.
What It Does
A non-profit of, by and for people living with dementia, offering online peer-to-peer support globally.
Who It Helps
Individuals diagnosed with any form of dementia or mild cognitive impairment (MCI).
Free.
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Alzheimer’s Disease International (ADI)

https://www.alzint.org/
Free resources.
What It Does
The worldwide federation of Alzheimer associations in over 100 countries.
Who It Helps
Patients and families seeking local Alzheimer’s associations worldwide.
Free resources.
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Lewy Body Dementia Association (LBDA)

https://lbda.org/
Free resources and support line.
What It Does
Supports those affected by Lewy body dementia through awareness, research, education, and support groups (many virtual).
Who It Helps
Patients and care partners dealing with Lewy body dementia (core services are US-only).
Free resources and support line.
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Parkinson’s Europe

https://parkinsonseurope.org/
Free resources.
What It Does
The only European Parkinson’s umbrella organization championing the European Parkinson’s community.
Who It Helps
Patients, families, healthcare professionals, and researchers seeking Parkinson’s resources (Europe-only scope).
Free resources.
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The Michael J. Fox Foundation

https://www.michaeljfox.org/
Free resources.
What It Does
Dedicated to finding a cure for Parkinson’s through funded research and improved therapies.
Who It Helps
Patients seeking clinical trials, education, and community support.
Free resources.
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Mental Health & Addiction Recovery

NAMI Peer-to-Peer

https://www.nami.org/programs/nami-peer-to-peer/
Free.
What It Does
A free, eight-session educational program for adults with mental health conditions, led by peers.
Who It Helps
Adults in the United States looking to better understand their mental health and recovery journey.
Free.
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SMART Recovery

https://smartrecovery.org/
Free (donations accepted).
What It Does
The leading evidence-informed addiction recovery program offering free mutual support meetings, including SMART Recovery Family & Friends, for addictions and other problem behaviors.
Who It Helps
Individuals seeking a science-based alternative to traditional 12-step programs.
Free (donations accepted).
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LifeRing Secular Recovery

https://lifering.org/
Free (donations accepted).
What It Does
An abstinence-based, worldwide network of individuals seeking to live in recovery from addiction to alcohol or other substance use.
Who It Helps
Individuals seeking a secular, self-empowered alternative to 12-step programs.
Free (donations accepted).
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Recovery Dharma

https://recoverydharma.org/
Free (donations accepted).
What It Does
A peer-led movement and community that is unified by trust in the potential of Buddhist practices to heal the suffering of addiction.
Who It Helps
Individuals seeking a Buddhist-inspired approach to addiction recovery.
Free (donations accepted).
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The Phoenix

https://thephoenix.org/
Free (requires 48 hours of continuous sobriety).
What It Does
A free, sober active community that uses group activities like CrossFit, rock climbing, and yoga to help people dealing with addiction find strength. Operates primarily in the United States.
Who It Helps
Individuals in recovery seeking physical activity and a supportive sober community.
Free (requires 48 hours of continuous sobriety).
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Open Dialogue World

https://www.dialogoaperto.com/CentersList
Varies by center.
What It Does
Directory of centers offering Open Dialogue mental health services.
Who It Helps
Individuals seeking alternative, community-based mental health care.
Varies by center.
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Trauma & Abuse Survivor Support

CPTSD Foundation

https://cptsdfoundation.org/
Some free resources; Daily Recovery Support is $69.99/month. Note: peer support, not therapy.
What It Does
Provides daily recovery support, peer chat groups, and trauma-informed yoga for adult survivors of complex trauma.
Who It Helps
Individuals suffering from Complex PTSD and developmental trauma.
Some free resources; Daily Recovery Support is $69.99/month. Note: peer support, not therapy.
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Out of the Storm

https://www.outofthestorm.website/
Free.
What It Does
A free and anonymous community of English-speaking adults suffering from the symptoms of Complex PTSD.
Who It Helps
Adult survivors of repeated/prolonged trauma seeking peer support.
Free.
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RAINN (National Sexual Assault Hotline)

https://rainn.org/
Free, confidential, 24/7 support.
What It Does
The largest anti-sexual violence organization in the U.S., operating the National Sexual Assault Hotline (800-656-HOPE; text HOPE to 64673) and online chat in English and Spanish (en Español).
Who It Helps
Survivors of sexual assault in the United States and their loved ones.
Free, confidential, 24/7 support.
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After Silence

https://www.aftersilence.org/
Free.
What It Does
A message board, support forum, and chat room for rape, sexual assault, and sexual abuse survivors.
Who It Helps
Survivors seeking a safe, moderated online community.
Free.
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National Domestic Violence Hotline

https://www.thehotline.org/
Free, confidential, 24/7 support.
What It Does
Provides essential tools and support (call, chat, or text START to 88788) to help survivors of domestic violence in the U.S. live their lives free of abuse.
Who It Helps
Anyone in the United States affected by domestic violence or intimate partner abuse.
Free, confidential, 24/7 support.
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1800RESPECT (Australia)

https://1800respect.org.au/
Free, confidential, 24/7 support.
What It Does
Australia's national domestic, family and sexual violence counselling, information and support service.
Who It Helps
Australians experiencing or at risk of domestic, family, or sexual violence.
Free, confidential, 24/7 support.
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Women's Aid (UK)

https://womensaid.org.uk/
Free support services.
What It Does
The national charity working to end domestic abuse against women and children in the UK.
Who It Helps
Women and children experiencing domestic abuse in the UK.
Free support services.
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Important Disclaimer
This directory is provided for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional before making changes to your medication regimen or starting any new therapy.

This document does not guarantee the legitimacy, quality, or suitability of any business, organization, or practitioner listed within. The inclusion of any listing does not constitute an endorsement, recommendation, or verification of credentials. All organizations listed are independent entities over which the creators of this directory have no control or oversight.

This directory is intended to be used as a starting point and reference for the reader to conduct their own research, exercise their own judgment, and apply their own discretion before engaging with any listed organization or professional. Readers are strongly encouraged to independently verify credentials, read reviews, check licensing, and confirm current pricing and availability directly with each organization before committing to any services.

Costs, availability, contact details, and services may change at any time without notice. Information was accurate to the best of our knowledge at the time of publication.

About Notbroken.io: this directory and the accompanying Breathe, Calm, Sleep, Move, Eat, Track and Build tools were created by Nathan Leary, who runs and updates them. How each tool works, its safety notes, the privacy policy and terms of use are at notbroken.io/about, notbroken.io/privacy and notbroken.io/terms. The tools are general wellness aids, not medical devices, and Track is a personal journal that never gives medication advice.

If you are in crisis: Please contact your local emergency services immediately, or reach out to one of the following helplines:

International: Chapter 02 of this directory lists free helplines by situation and country; elsewhere use Find A Helpline — findahelpline.com
United States: 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (call or text 988) • Crisis Text Line (text HOME to 741741)
United Kingdom: Samaritans — 116 123 (free, 24/7)
Canada: Talk Suicide Canada — 988 (call or text, 24/7)
Australia: Lifeline — 13 11 14 (24/7) • Beyond Blue — 1300 22 4636
New Zealand: Need to Talk? — 1737 (free, 24/7)
Europe: European Emergency Number — 112
India: iCall — 9152987821 • Vandrevala Foundation — 1860 2662 345
Singapore: Samaritans of Singapore — 1-767 (24/7)
Japan: TELL Lifeline — 03-5774-0992

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