Get help now
Finding the right help is hard. The system is confusing, the language is unfamiliar, and most people land on this page during a moment that already feels overwhelming. Take a breath. The information below is the most important: how to get help right now, and what to do next.
If you're in crisis
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
24/7. Free. Confidential. Call or text.
Call or text 988Substance use
SAMHSA National Helpline
24/7. Free. Confidential. Treatment referrals in English and Spanish.
Call 1-800-662-HELP (4357)What to do right now
- If someone is in immediate physical danger, call 911. Don't wait. Tell the dispatcher what you know.
- If this is an overdose or possible overdose, our crisis page covers what to do moment by moment, including how to use naloxone.
- If you or someone you love is in mental health crisis, call or text 988. Free, confidential, 24 hours a day.
- If you want help finding treatment, call SAMHSA at 1-800-662-4357. Free, confidential, available 24 hours a day. They can refer you to local treatment options.
- If you have time and want to understand options before deciding, the resources on this site cover what addiction is, how treatment works, and what to expect from each level of care.
If you're worried about someone else
Watching someone you love struggle with addiction is its own kind of crisis. The instinct to fix it, control it, or push harder for them to change is natural and almost always counterproductive. What tends to actually help is steadier and quieter: staying connected, taking care of yourself, and learning what good support looks like.
If your loved one is in immediate physical danger, the same numbers above apply. Call 911 for medical emergencies, 988 for mental health crisis, and SAMHSA at 1-800-662-4357 for treatment information. If they may be overdosing, our crisis page walks through exactly what to do.
If they are not in immediate danger but you want to understand how to help them and yourself, our For families page covers what tends to help, what tends to hurt, and how to set limits without losing the relationship.
About this site
TreatAddictions.com is an informational resource. We are not a treatment provider. We do not provide medical advice. If you are in immediate danger, call 911 or 988.