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:

Find support groups for substance abuse

Get help from local support groups and other services in your community.

NameDescription
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 RecoveryAssists 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-AnonSupports family members or friends of people with drinking problems. Find an Al-Anon meeting in your area.
AlateenPart of Al-Anon and offers help for teens affected by someone else's alcoholism.

LAST UPDATED: November 21, 2025

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