If you need help right now.
We are not a treatment provider. These are the verified, U.S.-based places we send our own readers — for crisis support, treatment referrals and trustworthy reading.
SAMHSA National Helpline
Free, confidential, 24/7 treatment referral and information service (English & Español).
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Free, confidential crisis support, 24/7.
Poison Control
For accidental overdose or medication questions.
Emergency Services
For any life-threatening medical emergency.
Trusted organizations
We do not accept payment, referral fees or sponsorship from any organization listed below. These are simply the places we use and recommend.
SAMHSA Treatment Locator
Official U.S. government tool for finding licensed treatment providers by ZIP code.
CDC Opioid Guidelines
Current federal guidance on prescribing, tapering and overdose prevention.
NIDA — Prescription Opioids
Research-grade explanations of how opioids work and how dependence develops.
American Society of Addiction Medicine
Find board-certified addiction medicine physicians by region.
SMART Recovery
Free, evidence-based, secular self-help meetings, in person and online.
Narcotics Anonymous
Worldwide peer-support fellowship with meeting finder.
