List youroptions andchoose thebestUse "IMessages"PracticenewthingsDo therightthingSmile at yourreflection inthe mirrorBe honestwithyourselfand othersLet itgoListen tofeedback.Listenagain.LearnsomethingnewKnow thatit's okayto cryAccept thethings youcannotchangeSeekunderstandingnot blameBeopen-mindedIf Plan Adoesn'twork, tryPlan BTryprogressiverelaxationKnow thatsetbacksaren'tfailuresSpendtime withfamilySingoutloudAvoidavoidablesufferingPray orMeditateRememberthe benefitsofabstinenceand recoveryLaughBe awareof yourthoughtsPracticepatiencePracticeGratitudeAsk forhelpLive andLet LiveGet a sponsoror other personwhounderstandsrecoveryCorrectyourthinkingRespectyourselfManageyour timewith ascheduleTalkyourselfthrough itLeave abadsituationCreatesomethingTakeresponsibilityfor youractionsRewardyourselfListento yourneedsAcknowledgeyourthoughts andfeelings andchoose healthyactionsNoticeyourmoodFirstThingsFirstUsegroundingwhenneededBeassertiveAvoidtriggersExerciseLearn fromexperienceThink of theconsequencesDon'tdrink oruse drugsKnowyourstrengthsBepersistentSleep 7-9hourseverynightBe kindtoothersSet goodboundariesNotice ifyou areirritable orargumentativeRemembersingle isbetter than abadrelationshipNoticeyourpatternsHave thecourage tochange whatyou canCall afriendAttendsupportgroupmeetingsManageemotionaland physicalpainEat abalanceddietShare yourtalentswith othersUsePositiveSelf-TalkKnow thatno feelingis finalBe withpositivepeopleShowempathyfor othersHave aroutineListentomusicRead agoodbookWorktowardyour goalsRememberyou alwayshave a safementalspaceList youroptions andchoose thebestUse "IMessages"PracticenewthingsDo therightthingSmile at yourreflection inthe mirrorBe honestwithyourselfand othersLet itgoListen tofeedback.Listenagain.LearnsomethingnewKnow thatit's okayto cryAccept thethings youcannotchangeSeekunderstandingnot blameBeopen-mindedIf Plan Adoesn'twork, tryPlan BTryprogressiverelaxationKnow thatsetbacksaren'tfailuresSpendtime withfamilySingoutloudAvoidavoidablesufferingPray orMeditateRememberthe benefitsofabstinenceand recoveryLaughBe awareof yourthoughtsPracticepatiencePracticeGratitudeAsk forhelpLive andLet LiveGet a sponsoror other personwhounderstandsrecoveryCorrectyourthinkingRespectyourselfManageyour timewith ascheduleTalkyourselfthrough itLeave abadsituationCreatesomethingTakeresponsibilityfor youractionsRewardyourselfListento yourneedsAcknowledgeyourthoughts andfeelings andchoose healthyactionsNoticeyourmoodFirstThingsFirstUsegroundingwhenneededBeassertiveAvoidtriggersExerciseLearn fromexperienceThink of theconsequencesDon'tdrink oruse drugsKnowyourstrengthsBepersistentSleep 7-9hourseverynightBe kindtoothersSet goodboundariesNotice ifyou areirritable orargumentativeRemembersingle isbetter than abadrelationshipNoticeyourpatternsHave thecourage tochange whatyou canCall afriendAttendsupportgroupmeetingsManageemotionaland physicalpainEat abalanceddietShare yourtalentswith othersUsePositiveSelf-TalkKnow thatno feelingis finalBe withpositivepeopleShowempathyfor othersHave aroutineListentomusicRead agoodbookWorktowardyour goalsRememberyou alwayshave a safementalspace

Recovery Bingo - Call List

(Print) Use this randomly generated list as your call list when playing the game. There is no need to say the BINGO column name. Place some kind of mark (like an X, a checkmark, a dot, tally mark, etc) on each cell as you announce it, to keep track. You can also cut out each item, place them in a bag and pull words from the bag.


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  1. List your options and choose the best
  2. Use "I Messages"
  3. Practice new things
  4. Do the right thing
  5. Smile at your reflection in the mirror
  6. Be honest with yourself and others
  7. Let it go
  8. Listen to feedback. Listen again.
  9. Learn something new
  10. Know that it's okay to cry
  11. Accept the things you cannot change
  12. Seek understanding not blame
  13. Be open-minded
  14. If Plan A doesn't work, try Plan B
  15. Try progressive relaxation
  16. Know that setbacks aren't failures
  17. Spend time with family
  18. Sing out loud
  19. Avoid avoidable suffering
  20. Pray or Meditate
  21. Remember the benefits of abstinence and recovery
  22. Laugh
  23. Be aware of your thoughts
  24. Practice patience
  25. Practice Gratitude
  26. Ask for help
  27. Live and Let Live
  28. Get a sponsor or other person who understands recovery
  29. Correct your thinking
  30. Respect yourself
  31. Manage your time with a schedule
  32. Talk yourself through it
  33. Leave a bad situation
  34. Create something
  35. Take responsibility for your actions
  36. Reward yourself
  37. Listen to your needs
  38. Acknowledge your thoughts and feelings and choose healthy actions
  39. Notice your mood
  40. First Things First
  41. Use grounding when needed
  42. Be assertive
  43. Avoid triggers
  44. Exercise
  45. Learn from experience
  46. Think of the consequences
  47. Don't drink or use drugs
  48. Know your strengths
  49. Be persistent
  50. Sleep 7-9 hours every night
  51. Be kind to others
  52. Set good boundaries
  53. Notice if you are irritable or argumentative
  54. Remember single is better than a bad relationship
  55. Notice your patterns
  56. Have the courage to change what you can
  57. Call a friend
  58. Attend support group meetings
  59. Manage emotional and physical pain
  60. Eat a balanced diet
  61. Share your talents with others
  62. Use Positive Self-Talk
  63. Know that no feeling is final
  64. Be with positive people
  65. Show empathy for others
  66. Have a routine
  67. Listen to music
  68. Read a good book
  69. Work toward your goals
  70. Remember you always have a safe mental space