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Struggling with alcohol or drug use — whether your own or someone you care about — is incredibly hard. You don't need to hit rock bottom before asking for help. These people are ready to listen, not judge.
SAMHSA National Helpline
Call 1-800-662-4357 — free, confidential, 24/7. Treatment referrals and information for substance use disorders.
samhsa.gov/find-help ↗Crisis Text Line
Text HOME to 741741 — 24/7 text support if you're in crisis related to substance use.
crisistextline.org ↗988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 — also supports people in mental health crises related to substance use.
988lifeline.org ↗More Support
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 — free, confidential, available 24/7.
988lifeline.org ↗Childhelp National Hotline
Call 1-800-422-4453 for help with child abuse situations.
childhelp.org ↗National Alliance for Eating Disorders
Call 1-866-662-1235 — Mon–Fri, 9am–7pm ET.
allianceforeatingdisorders.com ↗You deserve support, not a punchline. These organizations are staffed by real people ready to listen.
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