AA, NA, sober living homes, peer support programs, and crisis lines — a local guide to recovery support in the greater Wichita area.
Recovery doesn't happen in treatment alone. The period after leaving a structured program — navigating real life, real relationships, and real stressors without substances — is where ongoing community support becomes essential. The greater Wichita area has a meaningful network of recovery resources, and knowing what's available can make a real difference in the early and middle stages of recovery.
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA): AA meetings are widely available throughout Wichita and surrounding communities, including Andover. The Greater Wichita Intergroup maintains an up-to-date meeting schedule at aa-greaterks.org. Meetings are free, anonymous, and open to anyone with a desire to stop drinking.
Narcotics Anonymous (NA): NA offers similar peer support for people recovering from drug addiction. Meetings are held throughout Wichita on a regular basis. Visit na.org or the local NA hotline for meeting schedules.
SMART Recovery: For those who prefer a non-12-step approach, SMART Recovery offers science-based peer support with a focus on self-empowerment. Online meetings are available in addition to local in-person options.
For people who have completed inpatient treatment and need a structured, substance-free living environment before returning to independent living, sober living homes can be a critical bridge. The Kansas Association of Addiction Professionals (KAAP) maintains a directory of licensed recovery housing in the state. Look for homes that are certified by the Kansas Behavioral Health Association or affiliated with the National Alliance for Recovery Residences (NARR).
COMCARE of Sedgwick County: COMCARE provides community mental health services, crisis intervention, and substance use services for Sedgwick County residents. They offer a 24-hour crisis line and walk-in services.
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988 for free, confidential crisis support. The 988 line also serves people in mental health and substance use crises, not just those in suicidal distress.
SAMHSA National Helpline: Call 1-800-662-4357 (free, confidential, 24/7) for information about mental health and substance use treatment options and referrals to local services.
Kansas has invested in peer recovery support specialists — people in long-term recovery who are trained to support others navigating early recovery. The Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (KDADS) oversees recovery support services statewide, and many treatment providers can connect you with a peer specialist as part of a continuing care plan.
When you're ready for structured treatment — or when someone you love needs a higher level of care — LifeSpring Recovery of Andover offers medically supervised detox and residential treatment in the Wichita metro area. We are happy to help you navigate local resources even if you're not ready for treatment at our facility. Call us anytime at (316) 348-5571.
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