Hotlines, treatment finders, peer support, and family resources — all in one place. No insurance required to call a helpline.
The gold standard. Treatment referrals, support groups, community resources. Available in English and Spanish.
For anyone in suicidal crisis or acute emotional distress — including those struggling with substance use. Call or text 988.
Free, confidential crisis counseling via text. Great if calling feels like too much right now.
If someone is unresponsive, not breathing, or turning blue — call 911 immediately. Administer naloxone (Narcan) if available. Every state has an overdose Good Samaritan law, but protections vary: most shield the caller and the person overdosing from some drug-possession charges, and some limit how often they apply. Call 911 anyway.
Search treatment facilities by ZIP code, insurance, and substance. The most comprehensive public database of treatment options in the U.S.
Since December 2022, any clinician with a DEA registration covering Schedule III drugs can prescribe buprenorphine (Suboxone) for opioid use disorder where state law allows. Search findtreatment.gov for programs that offer it, or ask a primary care doctor.
Veterans can access SUD treatment through the VA — including medication, therapy, and residential care.
In crisis? Veterans can reach the Veterans Crisis Line by dialing 988 and pressing 1.
NIDA's plain-language overview of how drug addiction is treated, from medications to behavioral therapies.
Drug and alcohol detox and short-term residential treatment in West Palm Beach, Florida.
Disclosure: Paul's Corner has a business relationship with Palm Beach Recovery Centers, South Jersey Recovery Program, and Palm Beach Healing Centers: the owner of Paul's Corner also holds an ownership stake in all three programs. None of these programs owns Paul's Corner, and Paul's Corner receives no referral payments.
Outpatient addiction treatment in Camden County, New Jersey: partial care, an intensive outpatient program, outpatient therapy, and medication-assisted treatment. Not a detox or residential program.
Disclosure: Paul's Corner has a business relationship with Palm Beach Recovery Centers, South Jersey Recovery Program, and Palm Beach Healing Centers: the owner of Paul's Corner also holds an ownership stake in all three programs. None of these programs owns Paul's Corner, and Paul's Corner receives no referral payments.
Free peer support meetings for people with alcohol use disorder. Available in person, online, and by phone worldwide. No dues, no fees. AA uses the 12-step program and emphasizes spiritual principles, community, and service. Open and closed meetings available — open meetings welcome anyone; closed are for those with a desire to stop drinking.
Free peer support meetings for people with drug use disorder — any substance, any background. The focus is on the shared experience of addiction and recovery, not on any specific drug. Step meetings, speaker meetings, open discussions. No dues, no fees.
The 12 steps guide members through admitting powerlessness, examining past harms, making amends, and helping others. Working the steps with a sponsor is the core practice. You don't have to have it figured out to start — step one is just showing up.
A sponsor is someone further along in recovery who guides you through the steps and provides support between meetings. Ask at any meeting — "Does anyone want to be a temporary sponsor?" There is no wrong time to ask. The relationship is free, confidential, and often life-changing.
A secular, evidence-based alternative to 12-step programs. Uses CBT, motivational interviewing, and rational emotive behavior therapy. Great for people who prefer a non-spiritual approach. In-person and online meetings worldwide.
The largest online recovery community. AA, NA, SMART, Al-Anon, and dozens of other meeting types, running 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Free to join. No travel required.
Connects people with online AA meetings around the clock. Especially helpful during early recovery when leaving the house feels overwhelming.
Recovery coaches are trained peers who support others in building a life in recovery. The Connecticut Community for Addiction Recovery trains coaches nationwide. If you want a recovery mentor, ask your treatment provider about coach programs.
Free support groups for people whose lives have been affected by someone else's drinking. Online and in-person meetings worldwide.
The NA equivalent of Al-Anon. Free peer support meetings for family and friends affected by a loved one's drug use.
Helpline and resources specifically for parents and family members. Text, chat, or call for personalized guidance from a family navigator.
Resources on co-occurring mental health and substance use conditions, for individuals and families.
A nationwide network of grief support groups — often held in churches but open to everyone. Especially helpful for those who've lost someone to addiction. Find a group near you by ZIP code.
When a death is sudden, grief is complicated by stigma and "what ifs." Alliance of Hope's forum and resources are built for people who have lost someone to suicide.
Founded after a devastating loss, Option B offers resources on building resilience through grief. Addiction recovery often involves grieving the substance, the lost years, and broken relationships.
A peer support network specifically for families and friends who've lost someone to drug or alcohol use. No judgment, no stigma — just shared understanding.
Support for parents, grandparents, and siblings who have lost a child at any age to any cause — including addiction and overdose. Chapters nationwide, online meetings available.
SAMHSA's fact sheet for people grieving a death, including how to find support and cope with complicated grief.
The largest faith-based recovery program in the world. Based on the 12 steps with a Christian foundation, but open to anyone with any "hurt, habit, or hang-up." Meets in more than 35,000 churches, by its own count. No cost to attend.
A long-term (12–15 month) residential faith-based program for adults struggling with addiction. One of the oldest and most widely replicated faith-based residential programs in the U.S. Programs are faith-based, and state licensure varies by location.
Provides addiction counseling, social services, and recovery support through local dioceses. Services available regardless of faith background.
Free residential addiction treatment with a spiritual component, open to adults, typically as a six-month work-therapy program. Residents work in thrift stores as part of rehabilitation. No cost for the program.
A mindfulness-based recovery program drawing on Buddhist teachings about suffering and liberation. Secular in practice, open to people of all faiths and no faith.
Jewish Alcoholics, Chemically Dependent Persons and Significant Others. Support groups, retreats, and resources within a Jewish cultural and spiritual framework.
The first recovery program created specifically for women. Addresses the unique emotional and social challenges women face in addiction and recovery. Free to attend — in-person and online meetings.
An evidence-based therapy model for people with co-occurring trauma (PTSD) and substance use. Many treatment centers offer it; the workbook is available independently.
A mental health and substance use resource designed specifically for men — using humor and directness to break through the stigma that keeps men from seeking help. Includes a self-check quiz and provider finder.
A global organization helping men live with integrity and accountability. Men's groups address identity and purpose — the underlying issues that often drive substance use.
Both AA and NA offer men's-only meetings in many areas — a more comfortable starting point for men who find it hard to open up in mixed-gender settings. Search by "men's" when filtering meetings.
A national nonprofit fighting addiction stigma and improving treatment quality. Runs ATLAS, a program rating addiction treatment facilities so families can find evidence-based care.
The leading national advocacy organization for people in recovery. Mobilizes the recovery community to advocate for improved policies and celebrates recovery as a reality, not an exception.
Building community and advocacy for young adults in recovery. Local chapters, peer mentoring, and support for young people who don't always fit into traditional recovery spaces.
The federal agency leading scientific research on drug use and addiction. Plain-language education on how substances affect the brain, evidence-based treatments, and current statistics.
Free resources and a helpline for families navigating a loved one's addiction. Also runs prevention programs and offers parent coaching for families unsure where to start.
Helps people find quality sober living homes — a critical bridge between treatment and independent living. Searchable directory of accredited recovery residences by state.
Naloxone reverses opioid overdoses and saves lives. It's available without a prescription at many pharmacies and free through many programs. Everyone should have it if there is any opioid use in their life.
Syringe services programs reduce disease transmission and serve as a bridge to treatment. Find one near you.
Provides fentanyl test strips and drug checking information. Fentanyl is found in many street drugs, including pills that look like prescriptions — testing saves lives.
Harm reduction is not giving up on recovery — it is meeting people where they are and keeping them alive until they're ready. Learn more about this evidence-based approach.