Your guide to a well-resourced life
At MetaWellOasis, we believe in providing comprehensive support for your journey. This page offers a carefully curated collection of resources, designed to empower you in all aspects of your wellness and recovery. Find everything from mental health support to financial assistance, and even birthday treats!
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Recovery Basics Course
Learn to pass it along.
The Recovery Basics Course is a free, short, plain-language course about addiction, the barriers, recovery paths, and help for friends and family. Your voice in your own community matters more than you think. Pass it along.
It explains substance use disorder and recovery without clinical distance, without judgment, and without telling anyone what to do. It covers the paths to getting help, the free recovery programs available, the kinds of support that exist now, and the realities families navigate.
Recovery often goes unspoken, not because people don’t care, but because they’re unsure how to talk about it. They don’t want to get it wrong. So they say nothing. Over time, that silence can make recovery harder to recognize and harder to talk about.
The course is for anyone who wants to change that.
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We are committed to keeping this page as current and helpful as possible. Resources will be updated frequently to ensure accuracy and relevance. If you discover a link that is outdated or inaccurate, or if you know of a valuable resource not yet listed, please do not hesitate to email us at wendy@metawelloasis.com. Your contributions are greatly appreciated and help us maintain a robust and useful collection for everyone in our community.
Resource Listings
Addiction
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) A.A. has a solution. That isn't an empty promise. A.A. has been helping alcoholics recover for more than 80 years. A.A.'s program of recovery is built on the simple foundation of one alcoholic sharing with another. If your drinking is out of control, A.A. can help.
Narcotics Anonymous (NA) Narcotics Anonymous, founded in 1953, describes itself as a "nonprofit fellowship or society of men and women for whom drugs had become a major problem."
National Institute on Drug Abuse Browse our new page with key facts on drugs. Learn about health effects, risks, and treatment options. Advancing the science on drug use and addiction. Substance use screening tools, guidelines, and other resources.
Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous (SLAA) Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous is a Twelve Step, Twelve Tradition-oriented fellowship based on the model pioneered by Alcoholics Anonymous. The only qualification for S.L.A.A. membership is a desire to stop living out a pattern of sex and love addiction. S.L.A.A. is supported entirely through the contributions of its membership and is free to all who need it.
Overeaters Anonymous (OA) is a community of people who support one another in recovering from unhealthy relationships with food.
Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous (FA) Having trouble controlling the way you eat? Are you overweight? Underweight? Obsessed with food, weight or dieting? You are not alone. There is a solution.
Internet and Technology Addicts Anonymous (ITAA) An active international 12-step fellowship for internet and technology addiction, with meetings every day. Join meetings by phone, computer, or in person.
Heroin Anonymous (HA) Heroin Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from heroin addiction. Our primary purpose is to stay sober and help other heroin addicts to achieve sobriety.
Cocaine Anonymous (CA) A fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from their addiction.
Breaking Free of Addiction A great book By Deborah Sosin, LICSW. Download it for free at this link. Covers all things to help in recovery. Breaking Free of Addiction is one of a series of workbooks designed to help people practice the psychological skills they learn in therapy.
Partnership to End Addiction skills and supports for well being, continuing care, housing supports, managing relapses, online support meetings, educational pamphlets and booklets to print, prescription safety, online teen course, family supports, excellent for parents of children with addiction.
Marijuana Anonymous Have a problem with marijuana or cannabis addiction? MA has a solution: A simple program based on one addict helping another.
Center for the Application of Prevention Technologies SAMHSA’s Center for the Application of Prevention Technologies (CAPT) is a national substance abuse prevention training and technical assistance (T/TA) system dedicated to strengthening prevention systems and the nation’s behavioral health workforce.
Centers for Disease Control Tobacco Information and Prevention Source Page The premiere source for tobacco information and prevention, featuring the Smoking and Health Database. The Database covers more than 30 years of information, and is a comprehensive online resource covering the scientific, technical, social science, policy, legal, and historical literature related to smoking and tobacco use.
National Organization of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome NOFAS is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1990 dedicated to eliminating birth defects caused by alcohol consumption during pregnancy and improving the quality of life for those individuals and families affected. NOFAS is the only national organization focusing solely on FAS, the leading known cause of mental retardation.
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism NIAAA supports and conducts research on the impact of alcohol use on human health and well-being. It is the largest funder of alcohol research in the world.
Partnership for Drug-Free Kids The Partnership for Drug-Free Kids translates the science of teen drug use and addiction for families, providing parents with direct support to prevent and cope with teen drug and alcohol abuse.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) SAMHSA is the lead federal agency on substance abuse treatment and prevention. Includes the Centers for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT), Prevention (CSAP), and Mental Health Services (CMHS).
Gambling Addiction
Debtors Anonymous (DA) Is your life unmanageable because of debt? Are you sick of bouncing checks, paying late fees, and having creditors knocking at your door? Debtors Anonymous offers hope for people whose use of unsecured debt causes problems and suffering in their lives and the lives of others.
Gamblers Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from a gambling problem.
National Center on Problem Gambling A private non-profit organization that advocates for problem gambling services in the United States. This website connects to the 34 states with active NCPG
Gordon Moody A global service offered by Gordon Moody, providing free practical advice and emotional support to anyone affected by gambling.
National Council on Problem Gambling: The National Council on Problem Gambling is the only national nonprofit organization that seeks to minimize the economic and social costs associated with gambling addiction. NCPG is neutral on legalized gambling.
NSW Goverment Help for people experiencing gambling harm Struggling with gambling? Get free, confidential help from GambleAware NSW. This support includes counselling, financial advice, and multilingual services.
Courses on Health & Wellness
The Science of Well-Being
Yale University. This course is taught by Dr. Laurie Santos, a Professor of Psychology and Head of Silliman Residential College at Yale University. In this course, participants have a chance to take challenges designed to “increase your own happiness and build more productive habits.” Dr. Santos shares misconceptions about happiness, along with research on how to change and incorporate specific wellness activities into your life. The course includes a mix of readings, quizzes, and videos in an interactive format to keep you engaged, too!
Introduction to Food and Health
Stanford University. With a 98% rating, this course is taught by Dr. Maya Adam, lecturer at Stanford School of Medicine. This course focuses on practical discussions around real food and the environments we consume this food in. By the end of the course, students will have a better understanding of identifying foods that support health and those that are less than nutritious. Participants will also find out why and how returning to simple home cooking can lead to longer, healthier lives.
Mindfulness for Wellbeing and Peak Performance
Monash University. This four-week course teaches you how to reduce stress and improve your well-being and work performance through mindfulness. The weekly study time is estimated to take around three hours and the course is 100% online. Students discover the benefits of self-compassion, how mindfulness can increase emotional understanding, and ways to develop and maintain a successful mindfulness practice.
Brilliant, Passionate You
University of Michigan. For those looking to create passion-filled days, this course leads the way into the mindset of “How can you be your most brilliant, passionate self?” This course is filled with insight from a variety of individuals like coaches, teachers, doctors, students, and professional athletes who share their own journeys and inspiration sources. At the end, students participate in a What’s Your Purpose? Project to inspire other members in the course.
Foundation Skills for a Successful Meditation Practice
Taught by Laura Goellner, yoga therapist & meditation teacher. In less than two hours, this course offers basic skills to beginners looking to start an enjoyable meditation practice. Topic coverage will include how to find a comfortable position, ways to handle distractions, and how to physically prepare prior to meditation. This course is for anyone looking to improve their mental clarity and focus, seeking a better way to manage stress, or for those who want to try meditation but don’t know where to start.
Prescription Medication Assistance:
NeedyMeds NeedyMeds Drug Discount Card. This card may offer a discount of up to 80% for prescription medications, over-the-counter drugs, and medical supplies. Also, the drug discount card can help users save 40% on medical equipment. Additionally, the drug discount card is accepted at more than 65,000 pharmacies nationwide. Prescription Assistance Programs provide savings for brand name prescription medications. Program has its own qualifying criteria. Coupons & Rebates offers discounted over-the-counter drugs, prescription medicines and medical supplies. Diagnosis Based Assistance database where you can find programs that help for costs associated with specific diagnoses. Free/low-cost or sliding scale database for convenient and affordable locations for medical, dental, mental health or substance addiction clinics. Government Programs lists government funded healthcare programs – and other helpful resources – in your state. $4 Generic Discount Drug Program is a great resource for finding generic medications for a discount. Medical Transportation lists programs for assistance with medical transportation or travel expenses.
Rx Hope RxHope is exactly what its name implies...a helping hand to people in need in obtaining critical medications that they would normally have trouble affording. We act as your advocate in making the patient assistance program journey easier and faster by supplying vital information and help.
Rx Outreach Rx Outreach is a nonprofit mail-order pharmacy offering low-cost prescription medications with free delivery in all 50 states. No insurance needed. No hidden fees. No Memberships. No Exceptions.
Rx Assist RxAssist can help you learn about ways to use pharmaceutical company programs and other resources to help reduce your medication costs. Look at our database and frequently asked questions to get started.
Partnership for Prescription Assistance: (888) 477-2669
National Prescription Assistance (800) 944-1663
American Diabetes Association (800) 342-2383
If none of these bring you any luck then please contact me for a further listing.
Financial Programs to Aid With Repair:
FDIC Money Smart The FDIC Money Smart financial education program can help people of all ages enhance their financial skills and create positive banking relationships. First released in 2001 and regularly updated since then, Money Smart has a long track record of success.
Budget Tracker BudgetTracker is a complete online money management tool designed to keep track of all your transactions and bank accounts from your computer, mobile phone, or iPad. Receive reminders to your phone or email when your bills are due.
Operation Hope Operation HOPE, Inc., is an American non-profit organization providing financial literacy empowerment and economic education to youth and adults. Financial education, one-on-one coaching, courses on credit score improvement, and advocacy just to name a few.
BenefitsCheckUp® is a free, confidential online tool created by the National Council on Aging (NCOA). It connects older adults and people with disabilities to federal, state, and local programs that help pay for food, healthcare, medications, utilities, and housing.
JumpStart Coalition A nonprofit coalition of national partners and independent state affiliates committed to advancing financial literacy, collaboratively.
National Foundation for Credit Counselling (NFCC)Take the first step toward freedom from debt—with expert help, proven tools, and a free financial action plan made just for you. Stop collection calls/ Lower interest rates/One monthly payment/ No hidden fees/ Affordable solutions/ Improve financial health.
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), a U.S. government agency that makes sure banks, lenders, and other financial companies treat you fairly. Enforcing laws that outlaw discrimination in consumer finance/ Taking consumer complaints/ Enhancing financial education/ Researching the consumer experience of using financial products/ Monitoring financial markets for new risks to consumers.
Hands On Banking The Hands on Banking® financial education program can help you learn more about money management. Managing Day-To-Day / Preparing for a Rainy Day / Preparing for Tomorrow / Preparing for the Future
Services for Seeking Employment
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