National Helplines and Support Groups for Substance Use and Recovery
- Marcus Rucker
- Feb 1
- 1 min read

If you or someone you love is struggling with drug or alcohol addiction, you are not alone. Below is a list of trusted national helplines, treatment locators, and support groups that can provide help, guidance, and resources. Whether you’re seeking immediate assistance, exploring treatment options, or looking for community support, these services are here to connect you to the help you need.
SAMHSA National Helpline
1-800-662-HELP (4357)
Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Call or text 988or1-800-273-TALK (8255)TTY: 1-800-799-4889
Veterans Crisis Line
Dial 988, then press 1or1-800-273-TALK (8255)
Treatment Locators
Substance Use Treatment Locator: https://findtreatment.gov/
Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator: https://findtreatment.samhsa.gov/
Buprenorphine Practitioner and Treatment Program Locator: https://www.samhsa.gov/medication-assisted-treatment/practitioner-program-data/treatment-practitioner-locator
Opioid Treatment Program Directory: https://dpt2.samhsa.gov/treatment/
Support Groups
enCompass Training: https://addictionpolicy.org
Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACoA): https://adultchildren.org/
Al-Anon: https://al-anon.org/
Ala-Teen: https://al-anon.org/for-members/group-resources/alateen/
Co-Anon: https://co-anon.org/
Co-Dependents Anonymous (CoDA): https://coda.org/
Families Anonymous (FA): https://familiesanonymous.org/
Learn to Cope: https://learn2cope.org/
Nar-Anon: https://www.nar-anon.org/
Parents of Addicted Loved Ones: https://palgroup.org/
Recovering Couples Anonymous: https://recovering-couples.org/
Smart Recovery: https://www.smartrecovery.org/family/
Reaching out for help is a courageous first step, and these resources are here to support individuals and families every step of the way. We encourage you to share this list widely so that anyone in need can access the help they deserve.