Get Addiction Help
If you or someone you know needs help with addiction or substance abuse, you are not alone. Find help and support services below.
Are You Looking for Immediate Addiction Help?
If it’s an Emergency
Call 911
If you’re experiencing an emergency and need immediate help dial 911. If you’re not sure whether the situation is a true emergency, officials recommend calling 911 and letting the call-taker determine whether you need emergency help.
If you’re looking for mental and emotional support during a suicidal crisis or emotional distress
Call 1-800-273-8255
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, across the United States. They cover more than just suicide, including help with substance abuse and addiction Lifeline services are available in English (1-800-273-8255), for Spanish language speakers (1-888-628-9454), and for individuals who may be deaf or hard of hearing (1-800-799-4889).
For more information, check suicidepreventionlifeline.org.
If you’re looking for crisis support
Text 741741
Crisis Text Line is free, 24/7, confidential text crisis support service. Crisis Text Line serves anyone, including those seeking addiction help, by providing access to free, 24/7 support and information. All you need to do is text 741741 when in crisis, available 24/7 in the United States.
For more information, check crisistextline.org.
If you’re looking for financial, family, health, or disaster-related support
Dial 211 or text your zip code to 898211
211 is a free, confidential referral and information helpline and website that connects people of all ages and from all communities to the essential health and human services they need, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
A toll-free call to 211 connects you to a community resource specialist in your area who can put you in touch with local organizations that provide critical services that can improve—and save—lives.
For more information, check helplinecenter.org.
Find Addiction Support Services Near Me
Individuals
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
For individuals who have had drinking problems
Heroin Anonymous (HA)
For those who have found a solution to heroin addiction
Narcotics Anonymous (NA)
For individuals attempting to recover from drug abuse
In the Rooms Online Community
Free online meetings for those recovering from addiction and related issues
Smart Recovery
Support meetings for individuals with any addictive problems
Medication-Assisted Recovery Anonymous
A support group of people who believe in the value of medication as a means to recovery
Recovery Assist Platform
A Marion County directory of local support services and resources for substance use disorder
Family and friends
Al-Anon, Al-Ateen and Online Meetings
Relatives and friends who have concerns about the drinking problem of another
Nar-Anon
Relatives and friends who have concerned about the addiction or drug problem of another
PAL Group
Parents of Addicted Loved ones provides hope and support through education for parents and family
Drugfree.org Parent Support Services
Learn evidence-based skills and strategies to help you better communicate with your child and motivate them to change behavior or get the help and treatment they need
ODL Lifeline for Loss
Overdose Lifelines' Indianapolis-based support group for those who have lost a loved one to overdose
ODL CRAFT Family Support Group
The CRAFT program is an effective evidence-based approach for engaging a reluctant loved one into treatment.
Step-by-Step Addiction Treatment Guides
National Institute on Drug Abuse has developed customized guides for people seeking help for themselves or their loved ones struggling with addiction or substance abuse. The format is simple Q&A accompanied by videos. The guides focus on the steps needed to determine if a person needs treatment; how to find it; what happens in treatment; finding help paying for it; privacy issues, and more. The guides fall into 4 categories:
1. teens seeking help
2. adults seeking help
3. parents/guardians seeking help for their teen/young adult child
4. people trying to help an adult loved one
Treatment Locator
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration (SAMHSA) Treatment Facility Locator:
1-800-662-HELP or www.findtreatment.samhsa.gov
Are You Looking for More Detailed Treatment Guidance?
The National Insititute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) has 13 fundamental principles for effective substance use discorder treatment, that can help help guide effetctive long-term treatment.
Looking to Help Those Coping with Addiction?
We offer training programs for those looking to help combat the opioid crisis. Or, you can donate directly to Overdose Lifeline to support our programs and services.