Substance Use & Recovery Help

Free detox, medication-assisted treatment, and recovery support. SAMHSA Helpline: 1-800-662-4357 (24/7, free, confidential). Walk-in intake available at many programs.

What this covers

Detox programs, residential treatment, outpatient treatment, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), harm reduction, sober housing, recovery support groups, and naloxone access.

Does not cover: Mental health counseling without substance use focus (see Mental Health). For general health care, see Health.

Who is this for?

Anyone struggling with alcohol, drugs, or other substance use — or their family members seeking guidance.

How help usually works

SAMHSA's helpline (1-800-662-4357) provides free referrals 24/7. Detox programs provide medical supervision during withdrawal. Outpatient programs allow treatment while living at home. MAT uses medications like Suboxone to support recovery.

schedule Typical timeline: Detox is usually same-day to 48 hours. Residential treatment may have a waitlist of days to weeks. Outpatient and MAT can often start within a week.

Best first steps

Call SAMHSA's helpline: 1-800-662-4357 (free, confidential, 24/7) for referrals to local treatment.
If you need detox, go to an ER or call 211 — they can find an available bed.
For harm reduction (naloxone, clean supplies), search for a harm reduction program near you.
Recovery support groups (AA, NA, SMART Recovery) are free and don't require sobriety to attend.

What to bring

Photo ID and insurance cards if you have them. Many programs accept people without insurance. For residential treatment, bring 3-7 days of clothing and personal items.

Emergency vs. standard help

Emergency: If someone is overdosing, call 911 and administer naloxone if available. Standard: Call SAMHSA or a local treatment center to discuss options.

Example Recovery Resources

Enter your ZIP code above to see resources near you. Here are some examples:

Dallas area

The Bridge Homeless Recovery Center

Dallas's 24/7 homeless recovery center providing emergency shelter, meals, case management, and job readiness programs.

place1818 Corsicana Street, Dallas, TX 75201

schedule24/7

English Español

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Philadelphia area

Horizon House Philadelphia

Supportive housing and recovery services for individuals with mental health and substance use challenges.

place120 S 30th St, Philadelphia, PA 19104

scheduleMon-Fri 9am-5pm

English