Substance Use Related Resources
If you or someone else is having a substance-use related emergency or overdose,
please call 911.
Federal & Government Resources
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration offers a treatment locator, helpline (1-800-662-4357), and education for youth & families.
The National Institute on Drug Abuse provides science-based drug education specifically geared for teens.
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website has information on overdose prevention, facts on fentanyl and information on naloxone.
Education & Prevention Resources
Recovery High Schools
Recovery High Schools provide education options that support youth in both their recovery and education.
Check out this flyer from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education highlighting the Recovery High Schools in Massachusetts.
The Partnership to End Addiction offers parent guides, a helpline and additional family support tools.
Treatment & Recovery Resources
A peer support hotline & text line for teens.
A statewide peer recovery support organization offering groups and activities.
Offers a youth & family program around treatment and recovery options.
A federal to locate local treatment providers.
Vaping treatment apps and programs are available through both My Life My Quit and the Truth Initiative’s Ex Program.
Harm Reduction Resources
Massachusetts Substance Use Helpline
Call or text ‘HOPE’ to:
800-327-5050
This helpline will help you find substance use, harm reduction, treatment, recovery & gambling problem services.
National Harm Reduction Coalition
If you’d like to learn more about harm reduction, we recommend visiting the National Harm Reduction website. The Coalition offers an in-depth list of resources, organized by harm reduction topics including naloxone, medication for Opioid Use Disorder and safer drug use. Their resource page can be found here.
The NHRC also offers online courses focused on harm reduction via their training institute.
SafeSpot
1-800-972-0590
SafeSpot is a 24/7 peer-led overdose detection and prevention hotline. A major risk for overdose is using substances alone.
SafeSpot ensures you have someone with you to call for help if you experience an overdose or substance-use related emergency.
Connects people to local harm reduction services & supplies.
Harm reduction for young people in social & nightlife settings.
Naloxone information, including how to administer naloxone in case of an overdose.
Family Resources
A peer-led support network for family & friends.
smartrecovery.org/family
Mutual support meetings for those with loved ones with addiction.
Programming, coaching, workshops and a mobile app for families.