988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988.
Free, confidential support for emotional distress, mental health, or substance use concerns. If you are experiencing an emergency, call 911.
Crisis Support
If you're in crisis right now
If you or someone you know needs immediate support:
Contact 988
SAMHSA National Helpline
Free, confidential, 24/7 treatment referral and information for individuals and families facing mental health or substance use challenges.
Call 1-800-662-HELP (4357) or TTY 1-800-487-4889.
Crisis Text Line
Free, confidential text support from a live crisis counselor anywhere in the United States, 24/7.
Text HOME to 741741.
Ongoing Support
Recovery community & fellowship
There's no single right way to recover. These communities reflect different philosophies, goals, and ways of showing up for change.
12-step programs
Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous remain common starting points for people who want peer-led recovery support.
Secular and science-informed options
SMART Recovery, Recovery Dharma, and Women for Sobriety offer alternatives for people looking for non-12-step or differently structured support.
Moderation-focused support
Moderation Management supports people whose goals may include moderation or another form of positive change.
Faith and culture-based pathways
Celebrate Recovery and the Wellbriety Movement are examples of recovery communities shaped by faith, culture, and shared identity.
Sober & Curious
An alcohol-free community centered on connection and sober-curious gatherings in the Northeast.
Teetotal Initiative
A Pittsburgh-based sober community offering events and programming designed to reduce isolation, boredom, and loneliness.
Your Sober Pal
A sober community offering adventures, virtual monthly hangs, and resources for people looking for connection, encouragement, and alcohol-free fun.
Treatment
Finding treatment
If you are looking for care, these resources can help you understand options and find local support.
FindTreatment.gov
Search by ZIP code for mental health and substance use treatment providers, including options that may be low-cost or publicly funded.
SAMHSA National Helpline
Call 1-800-662-HELP (4357).
A good option if you want help sorting through treatment choices or connecting with services near you.
Eleanor Health
Virtual addiction treatment that may include medication, therapy, and peer support, with care available remotely in multiple states.
Ophelia
Online treatment for opioid use disorder focused on managing cravings and withdrawal with Suboxone and ongoing support at home.
Oar Health
Telehealth support focused on reducing alcohol use, including medication-based options delivered with online care.
Support
Supporting someone you love
Helping someone else can be overwhelming. These resources are designed for families and concerned others.
Al-Anon & Alateen
Peer support for families and friends affected by someone else’s drinking, with in-person and online meetings.
Nar-Anon
A 12-step support community for people impacted by someone else’s drug use.
Partnership to End Addiction Helpline
Free, one-on-one support for parents and caregivers navigating a child’s substance use, including guidance from trained parent coaches.
We The Village
Support, coaching, and practical tools for families navigating a loved one’s substance use and recovery.
The Family Restored
Family-centered support, education, and coaching for concerned others who want guidance while supporting someone they love.
NAMI HelpLine
Call 800-950-6264 or text NAMI to 62640.
Information, support, and referrals for people navigating a loved one’s mental health. NAMI notes this is not a crisis line.
SAMHSA's family support resources
Guidance on talking about substance use, understanding relapse, and caring for yourself while supporting someone else.
Grief
Grieving a loss to addiction
Loss related to overdose or addiction can carry extra isolation and stigma. These organizations offer support.
GRASP
Grief Recovery After a Substance Passing offers support groups and community specifically for people who have lost someone to addiction or overdose.
Partnership to End Addiction grief resources
A collection of articles, recommendations, and family-centered support for grief after a substance-related loss.
The Compassionate Friends
Peer support for families grieving the death of a child, regardless of cause.
Meet People Where They Are
Harm reduction & overdose prevention
Support matters even when someone is not ready for abstinence. These resources focus on safety, overdose response, and practical care.
Never Use Alone
Call 800-484-3731 or 877-696-1996.
A virtual overdose prevention line for people using substances alone. Operators can contact EMS if someone stops responding.
Get Naloxone Now
Training and education on overdose response and naloxone access.
National Harm Reduction Coalition
Education, advocacy, and practical harm reduction resources for safer use, overdose prevention, and meeting people where they are.
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