Drug Rehabilitation Resource

Addiction & Crisis Helplines

Free, confidential addiction and mental-health helplines you can call or text 24/7 - 988, the SAMHSA National Helpline, poison control, and veterans' support.

Updated

If you or someone else is in immediate danger or may be experiencing an overdose, call 911 right away. The helplines below are free, confidential, and available 24 hours a day, every day. You do not need insurance to use them.

Crisis and suicide support

  • 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline - call or text 988. Support for suicidal thoughts, emotional distress, and any mental-health crisis. Veterans can press 1 after dialing.
  • Crisis Text Line - text HOME to 741741 to reach a trained crisis counselor.

Substance use and treatment referrals

  • SAMHSA National Helpline - 1-800-662-HELP (4357). A free, confidential, 24/7 information and referral service for substance use and mental-health concerns, in English and Spanish.
  • findtreatment.gov - SAMHSA’s free, confidential online locator for licensed treatment programs near you. See our guide on how to find licensed treatment.

Overdose and poisoning

  • Poison Control - 1-800-222-1222. For questions about a possible overdose or poisoning. In an emergency, always call 911 first.

Specialized support

  • Veterans Crisis Line - dial 988 then press 1, or text 838255.
  • SAMHSA Disaster Distress Helpline - call or text 1-800-985-5990 for crisis counseling related to disasters.

These resources are provided for general information and are not a substitute for professional medical advice. If you are in crisis, please call or text 988 or 911 now.

Which number should I call first?

For a medical emergency or a suspected overdose, call 911. For thoughts of suicide or a mental-health crisis, call or text 988. To find treatment or ask questions about substance use, call SAMHSA at 1-800-662-HELP (4357). All of these are free and available 24/7.

Are these helplines really free and confidential?

Yes. The national lines listed here are free to call or text, and they do not require insurance or personal identification. SAMHSA's National Helpline is confidential and will not ask for your name.