Find help for substance abuse
Find emergency hotlines, counseling, and treatment options for help with substance abuse.
Emergency substance abuse hotline
Find substance abuse help through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) National Helpline. Connect with treatment and mental health referrals near you by:
- Calling 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
- Texting your zip code to HELP4U (435748)
SAMHSA offers free, confidential help for people facing substance abuse issues.
Get help for substance abuse
Find substance abuse treatment resources
SAMHSA offers these services to help with drug and alcohol abuse:
- Search for a treatment facility near you at FindTreatment.gov. Get help with problems related to substance abuse and addiction. Search for different types of care near you, including:
- Inpatient and outpatient programs
- Telehealth therapy options
- Choose different treatment programs through the Alcohol Treatment Navigator. The tool explains how to choose between programs and advises how to support yourself or a loved one through the recovery process.
- Find medication-assisted treatment (MAT). This combines medications with counseling and behavioral therapies to treat substance use disorders.
Find support groups for substance abuse
Get help from local support groups and other services in your community.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Narcotics Anonymous (NA) | Assists people who want to stop abusing prescription or illegal drugs. Find an NA meeting center, helpline, or online support group. |
| Alcoholics Anonymous (A.A.) | Helps people who have had a drinking problem. Find a local meeting center or an online support group. |
| SMART Recovery | Assists young people and adults with alcohol or other addictions through group therapy. Find SMART Recovery meetings in person or online. |
NAR-Anon | Supports people affected by someone using and abusing drugs. Search for a Nar-Anon meeting in your area. |
| Al-Anon | Supports family members or friends of people with drinking problems. Find an Al-Anon meeting in your area. |
| Alateen | Part of Al-Anon and offers help for teens affected by someone else's alcoholism. |
LAST UPDATED: November 21, 2025
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