Resources & Help

If someone is overdosing, call 911. All 50 states and Washington, D.C., have some form of Good Samaritan law that can protect you when you call for help during an overdose, though the specific protections vary by state. 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 Search by state for free naloxone near you.
getnaloxonenow.org
Over-the-counter Narcan Available without prescription at CVS, Walgreens, Walmart, and most pharmacies nationwide. Typical cost $35–$45.

Crisis Hotlines (24/7, Free, Confidential)

988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline Call or text 988. The line also covers substance use crises.
SAMHSA National Helpline 1-800-662-4357. Treatment referrals, information, and support in English and Spanish.
Crisis Text Line Text HOME to 741741 for free crisis counseling by text.
Poison Control 1-800-222-1222. Available 24/7 in 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, including providers who prescribe buprenorphine (Suboxone) for opioid use disorder.
findtreatment.gov
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.
Fentanyl Facts (cdc.gov)