Suicide and Crisis Hotline
Dial 988 for support if you are in a mental health crisis.
The Trevor Project
https://www.thetrevorproject.org
The Trevor Project provides 24/7 support to LGBTQIA+ people experiencing a mental health crisis.
Trans Lifeline
Dial 877-565-8860 if you are transgender person experiencing a mental health crisis. Trans lifeline offers peer support from other trans people during a mental health emergency.
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
According to SAMHSA, “The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is the agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) that leads public health efforts to advance the behavioral health of the nation, and to improve the lives of individuals living with mental and substance use disorders and their families.”
SAMHSA also has a 24/7 helpline to call if you are in crisis:
SAMHSA’s National Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
Narcotics Anonymous (NA)
NA is a 12-step fellowship that helps people with drug addiction maintain sobriety. Narcotics Anonymous meetings provide mutual support between people in recovery. 12-step programs help people build emotional sobriety and lasting recovery. Meetings occur all over the world, and you can find a meeting near you on their website.
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
AA is a 12-step fellowship with similar principles to NA. While Alcoholics Anonymous initially came about as a program for people with alcohol use disorder, it now welcomes anyone who wants to remain abstinent from any mind-altering substance.
Al-Anon
Addiction is often referred to as a family disease. This is because a person’s addiction doesn’t only impact themselves; it impacts those close to them. Al-anon is a fellowship for loved ones of those with addiction to share resources and support each other.
SMART Recovery
SMART Recovery is a non-profit that offers free support groups for people living with addiction. The program focuses on self-reliance and empowerment. It helps people cope with cravings, manage triggers, and increase their motivation to stay sober. SMART Recovery offers support for any addiction, substance or behavioral.
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
NAMI is a grassroots organization providing resources, education, support, and advocacy about mental health. Their vision is to help create “a world where all people affected by mental illness live healthy, fulfilling lives supported by a community that cares.”
The National Harm Reduction Coalition
Being safe while using allows people a chance at recovery. The National Harm Reduction Coalition works on overdose prevention by improving access to the overdose-reversal medication Naloxone.
The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
If you or a loved one are struggling with addiction and want to learn more about it, NIDA is a place to get accurate and up-to-date information. They are the leading federal agency conducting research about drug addiction.
Dial 988 for support if you are in a mental health crisis.
The Trevor Project
https://www.thetrevorproject.org
The Trevor Project provides 24/7 support to LGBTQIA+ people experiencing a mental health crisis.
Trans Lifeline
Dial 877-565-8860 if you are transgender person experiencing a mental health crisis. Trans lifeline offers peer support from other trans people during a mental health emergency.
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
According to SAMHSA, “The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is the agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) that leads public health efforts to advance the behavioral health of the nation, and to improve the lives of individuals living with mental and substance use disorders and their families.”
SAMHSA also has a 24/7 helpline to call if you are in crisis:
SAMHSA’s National Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
Narcotics Anonymous (NA)
NA is a 12-step fellowship that helps people with drug addiction maintain sobriety. Narcotics Anonymous meetings provide mutual support between people in recovery. 12-step programs help people build emotional sobriety and lasting recovery. Meetings occur all over the world, and you can find a meeting near you on their website.
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
AA is a 12-step fellowship with similar principles to NA. While Alcoholics Anonymous initially came about as a program for people with alcohol use disorder, it now welcomes anyone who wants to remain abstinent from any mind-altering substance.
Al-Anon
Addiction is often referred to as a family disease. This is because a person’s addiction doesn’t only impact themselves; it impacts those close to them. Al-anon is a fellowship for loved ones of those with addiction to share resources and support each other.
SMART Recovery
SMART Recovery is a non-profit that offers free support groups for people living with addiction. The program focuses on self-reliance and empowerment. It helps people cope with cravings, manage triggers, and increase their motivation to stay sober. SMART Recovery offers support for any addiction, substance or behavioral.
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
NAMI is a grassroots organization providing resources, education, support, and advocacy about mental health. Their vision is to help create “a world where all people affected by mental illness live healthy, fulfilling lives supported by a community that cares.”
The National Harm Reduction Coalition
Being safe while using allows people a chance at recovery. The National Harm Reduction Coalition works on overdose prevention by improving access to the overdose-reversal medication Naloxone.
The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
If you or a loved one are struggling with addiction and want to learn more about it, NIDA is a place to get accurate and up-to-date information. They are the leading federal agency conducting research about drug addiction.