Tempest is for anyone who wants to stop drinking, stay sober, or take a closer look at their relationship with alcohol.

Yes. Tempest can be used on its own, or as a supplement to other recovery programs. We encourage you to use the resources that are available to you, like community support meetings and 12-step programs—whatever helps you get sober is a good thing.

Please note, Tempest is not a detox program. If you are in acute addiction, or experiencing symptoms of alcohol withdrawal you should seek medical attention immediately.

Tempest has partnered with University of Syracuse and Buffalo researchers for an ongoing study of the efficacy of our program. Tempest’s Intensive recovery program was shown to reduce the symptoms of alcohol use disorder (problematic drinking) by 50% as well as a 25% reduction in the severity of anxiety and depression symptoms.

Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is a pattern of problematic drinking that runs on a spectrum of mild, moderate, to severe levels of alcohol dependence. Being on the AUD spectrum doesn’t mean you are abnormal—it means it might be time to learn some healthier coping mechanisms.

Everybody experiences AUD differently, so if you believe your drinking is an issue, regardless of where you are on the spectrum, you have the right to seek help.

Alcohol withdrawal can be a medical emergency and is often characterized by insomnia, rapid heartbeat, changes in blood pressure, sweating, tremors and/or hallucinations. If you are concerned you may be experiencing withdrawal, contact your medical provider immediately. While we have plenty of resources to support you in your recovery, we are not a medical provider and your safety is our first priority.

Tempest Membership 

Our membership plan can help you build an alcohol-free life you love. You’ll get practical tools, expert-led lessons, and guidance from our Care Team, and you’ll get started right away with a 7-day introduction to our foundational philosophy and empowering approach to recovery. For more details, see our membership page.

Accountability Coaching

Get all the benefits of membership plus an extra layer of personalized support through private sessions with a Tempest Recovery Coach. For more information see our Coaching page. 

Yes! One-on-one Accountability Coaching is available as an add-on to Tempest Membership. Our Recovery Coaches are here to help you stay on track for achieving your goals, whether they’re related to quitting drinking, or your wellness in general.

Accountability Coaching sessions are reserved in 4-week blocks, and it costs $299 for 4 sessions, which averages out to $75 a session. You’ll meet one-on-one with your Recovery Coach via video chat, for four 30-minute sessions over the course of four weeks.

The Tempest Care Team includes our Recovery Coaches, guest instructors, and Clinical Advisors—any staff who have received training in the Tempest Method of recovery. Our Care Team does a variety of things, including facilitating our support group calls, moderating our private online community, running 1:1 coaching sessions, and answering questions from our members.

No. Tempest may be used along with 12-step programs, but we are not a 12-step based program. To learn more about our method, see the section, How it Works.

No, Tempest does not currently offer MAT. Rather than a medication-first approach, we take a medication-next approach. We empower individuals to first explore non-medical options, before supporting their recovery through higher levels of care, including MAT when medically necessary.

You can share our program information with someone else. However, please note that this is a self-select program, which means whomever you refer will need to choose to enroll themselves—you can’t enroll on someone’s behalf.

Yes. Tempest Membership is a great way to strengthen your existing sobriety and connect with other people in recovery.

Yes. Tempest is designed for the whole spectrum—those still drinking, those who are starting to go through periods of abstinence, those who are far along in their recovery. This program is not designed to just help you quit drinking, it’s designed to address the things that caused you to drink in the first place, and to help you create a life that is purpose-driven, meaningful, joyful, and empowering.

The bottom line is that you and only you can really know when it is time to start attempting to remove alcohol from your life. You got here, that means you understand that you need to change something and you are actively doing something about it. So if you’d like to sign up for Tempest and you’re still drinking, that’s ok. You won’t be the only one. As you go through the program, you will know when it’s time to start removing alcohol and testing out sobriety.

Please note: if you are in acute addiction, or experiencing symptoms of drug or alcohol withdrawal you should seek medical attention immediately.

Yes. Tempest can be used on its own, or as a supplement to other recovery programs like AA. We encourage you to use all of the resources that are available to you, including community support meetings and 12-step programs—whatever helps you get sober is a good thing.

While some members have used our program in the past to help with other addictions, our program is not designed to support recovery outside of alcohol. We also currently only measure and improve our efficacy in regards to alcohol recovery.

Since the program is online, it is available anywhere you have a strong internet connection and you have access to a desktop, laptop, tablet, or smartphone. Please note that our live events, however, are scheduled for Eastern Time, with some Pacific Time options.

Excessive alcohol use is tied to symptoms of depression and anxiety. Many of our participants come into our program feeling depressed and anxious. We find that as members reduce their alcohol intake and begin addressing the root causes of their drinking, these symptoms begin to lessen. Sometimes a member may need more intensive mental health care, and in those instances, our staff may reach out to offer additional resources.

Tempest membership offers a monthly subscription option.

Monthly ($59/month): Pay for membership month to month, and cancel at any time. Sign up for this plan.

If you no longer want to continue your membership, you can cancel at any time by writing in to support@jointempest.com. Once you cancel, we will no longer renew your membership commitment. If you cancel before your membership commitment is up, you retain access to your membership until the end of your current commitment (monthly, biannual, or annual).

Many people may have a Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA) through their health insurance or employer. These funds can be used to pay for a variety of medical and healthcare related expenses. Substance use education, peer counseling and self-help groups are included in these expenses, which has allowed our members to use HSA/FSA funds to pay for Tempest in the past. Tempest cannot guarantee that your particular HSA/FSA administrator will accept our receipt, but our customer service team will work with you to the best of our ability as any issues arise.

If you would like to use your FSA/HSA, please purchase Tempest through our site, using your FSA/HSA information. Once you’ve completed your purchase, submit your receipt to your administrator. If you have any questions or need further help, please email us at support@jointempest.com.

We employ a staff of experts. Each of our teachers, clinical supervisors, experts, and even some of our customer service specialists have a background in holistic recovery. Our coaches, teachers, and peer supporters are trained in trauma-informed care, meditation, breathwork practices, and other specialities.

We use evidence-based recovery modalities. Tempest uses a combination of scientifically-backed recovery modalities to holistically address alcohol use disorder. With clinically-validated treatments like Cognitive and Dialectical Behavioral Therapies, mindfulness-based practices, and peer intervention, our members are given an in-depth overview of how addiction and alcohol affect the brain. Our materials are all thoroughly researched and reviewed by our clinical team to ensure accuracy.

We run studies to prove that our program works. Tempest has partnered with University of Syracuse and Buffalo researchers for an ongoing study of the efficacy of our program. Outcomes collected so far have shown that after using Tempest, members reported a decrease in the symptoms of alcohol use disorder (AUD) as well as the severity of the symptoms of anxiety and depression.

Yes. Since 2014, the Tempest Scholarship Program has focused on ensuring access to high quality recovery care for some of the world’s most over-affected and underserved communities.

The Tempest Scholarship Program supports individuals who are most likely to benefit from having access to Tempest Membership by offering financial assistance on a sliding scale based on each individual applicant’s determination of need.

You can apply to receive financial assistance for yourself or learn more about the program by visiting our Scholarship page or by reaching out to us at support@jointempest.com.

We are working to make our program more accessible, but we know that we have a long way to go. We don’t currently offer alt text, support for text readers, or closed captioning for either lesson videos or live events.

If you’re concerned about the accessibility of our program for your needs, please let us know at support@jointempest.com. We can send you a test video and PDF to see if you will be able to use our materials. Thank you for your patience as we work to make our program more accessible to everyone.

We are compliant with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), which means your data is protected in accordance with HIPAA regulations. We do not sell data, but (with consent) we do use intake and outcomes data for efficacy purposes. This data is anonymized and no personal contact information is associated with any data.