Resources & Help

If someone is overdosing, call 911. Most states have Good Samaritan laws that protect you when you call for help during an overdose. Check your state's protections.

Free Narcan / Naloxone

NEXT Distro — Free Naloxone by Mail
Free naloxone shipped to your home, most US states.
nextdistro.org/naloxone
Naloxone Finder
Find free naloxone near you — search by state.
getnaloxonenow.org
Over-the-counter Narcan
Available without prescription at CVS, Walgreens, Walmart, and most pharmacies nationwide. Typical cost $35–$45.
Get Naloxone Now
State-by-state naloxone access information.
getnaloxonenow.org

Crisis Hotlines (24/7, Free, Confidential)

988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 — includes substance use crises
SAMHSA National Helpline
1-800-662-4357 — treatment referrals, information, support in English and Spanish
Crisis Text Line
Text HOME to 741741 — free crisis counseling via text
Poison Control
1-800-222-1222 — 24/7, 161 languages
211 — Local Referrals
Dial 211 from any US phone for local health and human services referrals

Find Treatment

SAMHSA Treatment Locator
Search by address for treatment facilities near you.
findtreatment.gov
Buprenorphine Provider Locator
Find providers who prescribe buprenorphine (Suboxone) for opioid use disorder.
SAMHSA practitioner locator
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
Support groups, education, and advocacy for families.
nami.org/help

Overdose Prevention

National Harm Reduction Coalition
Training, resources, and syringe access programs nationwide.
harmreduction.org
North American Syringe Exchange Network
Find syringe service programs near you.
nasen.org/directory
Fentanyl Test Strips
Free test strips via mail from several programs.
DanceSafe / BTNX · NEXT Distro

For Parents and Families

Partnership to End Addiction
Free helpline, treatment resources, and parent support.
1-855-378-4373
drugfree.org
Shatterproof
Resources for families navigating addiction and treatment.
shatterproof.org
Learn About Fentanyl
CDC's plain-language fentanyl awareness page.
cdc.gov — Fentanyl Facts