Breaking Free
By Breaking Free Group
MIND evaluation
- Cost
- Free to Download, Totally Free
- Platforms
- Android, iOS
- Supported Conditions
- Substance Use (Alcohol)
- Privacy
- Has Privacy Policy, Data Stored on Server, Can Delete Data, App Declares Data Use and Purpose, App Reports Security Measures in Place, Is PHI Shared, Is De-Identified Data Shared, Is Anonymized/Aggregate Data Shared
- Clinical Foundation
- Well Written Relevant Content, Does What it Claims, Patient Facing, Use Warning
- Features
- Track Symptoms, Productivity, Psychoeducation, Deep Breathing, Biodata, Goal Setting/Habits
- Functionalities
- Offline, Accessibility, Own Your Own Data, Email or Export Your Data
- Engagements
- User Generated Data, Assessments/Screenings, Real Time Response, Gamification (Points/Badges), Videos, Audio/Music/Scripts, Network Support
- Treatment Approaches
- CBT, Mindfulness
- Inputs
- Surveys, Geolocation
- Outputs
- Notifications, References/Information, Reminders, Summary of Data
- Developer Type
- For Profit Company, Healthcare Company
- Country Availability
- Canada
Last reviewed: September 16, 2026
From the app store
Description from the app store — not vetted by MIND
PLEASE NOTE: To set up an account on Breaking Free, you will need an Access Code from a service that is supporting you.
Breaking Free is a confidential support program designed to help you manage your relationship with alcohol and other substances. It gives you powerful strategies you can access 24/7 and at your own pace.
Why use Breaking Free?
• Tailored support – Tell us what specific challenges you are facing and get tailored support to help you achieve your goals.
• Personalised diagram – Get a diagram that is unique to you and shows you the best pathway to achieve lasting change.
• Effective strategies – Learn coping skills to help you build healthier habits.
• Action Plans – When you complete each strategy, get a summary to guide you on how to put your new skill into practice.
• Real-time alerts – Receive location alerts to help you manage your challenging situations, and calendar alerts to nudge you to carry out your planned activities.
• Progress tracking – Stay motivated by earning achievements and seeing all your gains on your own personal dashboard.
• Confidential and secure – Your data will be completely private and protected at all times.
Disclaimer: This app is a digital program designed to help people change their behaviours. It does not provide any health or medical information, diagnoses, or treatment advice. It does not collect medical related data or include health related measurements. It is not a replacement for medical advice or medical assistance,…