Resources
Substance Abuse Treatment Locator
(800) 662- HELP / www.findtreatment.samhsa.gov – This Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Web site and toll-free phone line help individuals locate drug and alcohol abuse treatment programs in their communities.
Al-Anon/Alateen
Phone: 888.4AL-ANON / http://www.al-anon.alateen.org/ - Al-Anon provides information on the effects of alcohol abuse and refers friends and families of alcohol abusers to nearby support groups. Al-Anon’s purpose is to help families and friends of alcoholics recover from the effects of living with a relative or friend with a drinking problem. Alateen is the organization’s program for young people whose lives have been affected by someone else’s drinking.
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
http://www.aa.org AA offers a way to stop drinking to individuals who feel they have a problem with alcohol. AA groups are located in most cities and rural communities throughout the country. Look up “Alcoholics Anonymous” in a local telephone directory for a contact in your area.
American Council on Alcoholism
Phone: 800.527.5344 http://www.aca-usa.org/ This service provides referrals to alcoholism treatment programs nationwide and distributes written materials on alcohol abuse problems.
Cocaine Anonymous
Phone: .800.347.8998 / http://www.ca.org/ Cocaine Anonymous provides support for people dependent on cocaine and other mind-altering substances. Callers are referred to local helplines.
Nar-Anon
Phone: 800.477.6291 http://nar-anon.org/index.html This worldwide program provides support for friends and families of individuals with substance abuse problems.
National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence Hopeline
Phone: 800.NCA-CALL / http://www.ncadd.org/
Health Department Locator
http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/international/relres.html
Mental Health Services Locator
http://www.mentalhealth.samhsa.gov/databases/default.asp
National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence Hope line
(800) NCA-CALL / www.ncadd.org This organization, a planning and oversight agency for public substance abuse treatment programs, provides written information on alcohol and drug abuse and referrals to treatment and counseling services nationwide.
Focus on Recovery Helpline
(800) 234—0420 / www.focushealthcare.com
Marijuana Anonymous
(800) 766-6779
Drug Abuse Information and Treatment Referral Hotline
(NIDA HOTLINE)
The Partnership for a Drug-Free America
ONDCP Drug-Free Workplace
http://whitehousedrugpolicy.gov/prevent/workplace
The National Institute on Drug Abuse
Do Something
Turn to Help Now
Foundation for a Drug Free World
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
Department of Health and Human Services
(800) 662-HELP
Local Mental Health Centers
(Check Phone Directory)
Alcoholics Anonymous
(Consult your local directory)
