Government Resources

• SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) – U.S. government agency (HHS). Website: samhsa.govusa.gov. Operates the 24/7 National Helpline (1‑800‑662‑HELP/4357; TTY 1‑800‑487‑4889) providing free, confidential referrals and information for anyone facing mental health or substance use issuessamhsa.govusa.gov. SAMHSA also funds prevention/recovery programs and maintains FindTreatment.gov, a searchable directory of U.S. substance use treatment facilitiessamhsa.gov. (Population: general public; government-funded.)
• FindTreatment.gov – Government-run locator tool. Website: findtreatment.govsamhsa.gov. Confidential, anonymous directory to help individuals find local addiction treatment programs (inpatient, outpatient, etc.). (Federal resource, free to use.)
• 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline – Government-supported crisis line. Call or text 988 any time. Provides 24/7 free, confidential emotional support, including for substance-related crisessamhsa.gov. (Population: anyone in crisis; funded by Congress.)
• Veterans Crisis Line – VA service for U.S. military Veterans. Dial 988, then press 1 (or call 1-800-273-8255 and press 1). Free, confidential support and referrals for Veterans with mental health or substance use concernssamhsa.gov. (Population: Veterans; Dept. of Veterans Affairs.)
• NIDA (National Institute on Drug Abuse) – NIH institute. Website: drugabuse.govsamhsa.gov. Conducts and funds research on drug addiction and provides science-based information (e.g. NIDA “DrugFacts”) on prevention, treatment, and the health effects of specific drugssamhsa.govsamhsa.gov. (Population: general; government-funded.)
• NIAAA (National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism) – NIH institute. Website: niaaa.nih.govsamhsa.gov. Leads national efforts to reduce alcohol-related problems through research and education, and offers resources on alcohol use disorder prevention and treatmentsamhsa.gov. (Gov-funded.)
• ONDCP (Office of National Drug Control Policy) – White House office. Website: whitehouse.gov/ondcpsamhsa.gov. Sets federal drug policy, priorities and objectives (e.g. reducing illicit drug use and overdose)samhsa.gov. (Population: nationwide; federal.)
• CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) – Public health agency. Website: cdc.gov/drugoverdose. Provides data, research, and prevention guidelines on drug overdose and SUD (e.g. opioid prescribing guidelines, overdose education). (No direct hotline; government-funded.)
• SAMHSA Drug-Free Workplace Helpline – Government program. Toll-free 1‑800‑WORKPLACE (967-5752)samhsa.gov or email dwp@samhsa.hhs.gov. Free, confidential advice on workplace drug-testing issues and employee substance misusesamhsa.govsamhsa.gov. (Population: workers and families; government-funded.)

Nonprofit Organizations

• Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation – Nonprofit (501(c)(3)). Website: hazeldenbettyford.org. Toll-free 1‑800‑257‑7810hazelden.org (24/7 helpline). Offers evidence-based addiction and mental health treatment (residential and outpatient) for all ages (teens, adults, families)hazelden.org. (Nonprofit, patient-funded or insurance; serves anyone with SUD.)
• Caron Treatment Centers – Nonprofit (501(c)(3)). Website: caron.org. Admissions phones: 800‑854‑6023 (Pennsylvania) and 800‑221‑6500 (Florida)caron.org. Provides medical detox, inpatient and outpatient addiction treatment, specialty programs (adolescents, healthcare professionals, family therapy)caron.org. (Nonprofit; serves individuals and families with SUD.)
• Valley Hope – Nonprofit. Website: valleyhope.org. Toll-free 800‑544‑5101valleyhope.org (24/7 admissions line, confidential). Operates residential and outpatient centers across 6 states for alcohol and drug addiction; programs include detox, MAT, co-occurring treatment, and veteran/family carevalleyhope.orgvalleyhope.org. (Nonprofit; patient-funded/insurance; general population.)
• Shatterproof – Nonprofit advocacy organization. Website: shatterproof.org. No helpline, but provides nationwide education and resources (e.g. treatment finder, stigma reduction, community toolkits). Mission: “reversing the addiction crisis in the United States”shatterproof.org. (Nonprofit; supports anyone affected by addiction.)
• Partnership to End Addiction (formerly Partnership for Drug-Free Kids) – Nonprofit. Website: drugfree.org. Helpline: 855‑378‑4373drugfree.org (free, confidential support for parents/families of teens/young adults with SUD). Email: contact@toendaddiction.orgdrugfree.org. Provides family counseling, support planning, and educational resources on youth substance use. (Nonprofit; serves families with affected children.)
• Faces & Voices of Recovery – Nonprofit peer-support network. Website: facesandvoicesofrecovery.org. Phone: (202) 737‑0690; Email: info@facesandvoicesofrecovery.orgfacesandvoicesofrecovery.org. Advocates for the rights of people in long-term recovery and offers training for peer support servicesfacesandvoicesofrecovery.org. (Nonprofit; serves individuals and families in recovery.)
• Addiction Policy Forum – Nonprofit. Website: addictionpolicy.org. Helpline: 301‑200‑3658addictionpolicy.org (free, confidential alcohol/drug counseling for patients, families, providers). Main line: (301) 769‑5966; Email: info@addictionpolicy.orgaddictionpolicy.org. Offers evidence-based info, referrals to treatment, and a wide array of publications/courses on SUDaddictionpolicy.org. (Nonprofit; free support.)
• Alcoholics Anonymous (A.A.) – Mutual-help fellowship. Website: aa.org. Phone: 212‑870‑3400 (AA General Service Office, New York). Provides free 12-step support groups worldwide for people with alcohol use disorderusa.gov. (Nonprofit fellowship; any adult with drinking problems.)
• Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – Mutual-help fellowship. Website: na.org. Offers free peer support meetings (12-step style) for anyone seeking to quit drug addictionusa.gov. (Nonprofit fellowship; open to all with substance use disorder.)
• SMART Recovery – Nonprofit. Website: smartrecovery.org. Email: support@smartrecoveryglobal.orgsmartrecoveryinternational.org. Conducts free cognitive-behavioral support groups (online and in-person) for people with substance use issues (and their families) based on evidence-based recovery methods. (501(c)(3); open to all, secular approach.)
• National Association for Children of Addiction (NACoA) – Nonprofit. Website: nacoa.orgsamhsa.gov. Provides support, advocacy and education for children and families affected by parental substance use disorders. (Nonprofit; serves youth/families.)

Private Treatment Networks

• American Addiction Centers (AAC) – Private, for-profit. Website: americanaddictioncenters.org. 24/7 Helpline: 888‑987‑1784americanaddictioncenters.org; Email: info@americanaddictioncenters.org. Operates nationwide inpatient and outpatient rehab facilities, specializing in evidence-based treatment (detox, residential, outpatient, telehealth) for drug and alcohol addictionamericanaddictioncenters.org. (Private; insurance/self-pay.)
• Acadia Healthcare – Private company. Website: acadiahealthcare.com. Helpline: (615) 861‑6000acadiahealthcare.com. Runs 120+ behavioral health and addiction treatment facilities across the U.S. (detox, inpatient, outpatient, residential programs for SUD and mental health). (Private; insurance/self-pay.)
• Gateway Foundation – Private. Website: gatewayfoundation.org. Admissions: 877‑505‑4673 (HOPE)gatewayfoundation.org. A network of rehab centers (primarily in Illinois) offering detox, inpatient, outpatient, and continuing care for alcohol and drug addiction. (Private; accepts insurance.)
• Valley Hope – (Although nonprofit, it functions as a multi-state network.) (Also listed above under Nonprofit.)

NOTE: Other large providers: There are many other private treatment chains (often insurance-based) such as Recovery Centers of America, Promises Behavioral Health, Elements Behavioral Health, etc. These typically offer inpatient/outpatient SUD treatment and have 24/7 admissions hotlines. (For each, see their websites for contacts and services.)