Resources

  1. Treatment Finders
  2. Downloadable Worksheets
  3. Reference Section from the Addiction Support book

Treatment Finders

Find Treatment

Find your closest treatment location. Help is available, treatment works and people recover every day. Find a state-licensed treatment facility near you

National Helpline

SAMHSA’s National Helpline is a free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders.

Opioid Treatment Directory

Find treatment programs in your state that treat addiction and dependence on opioids, such as heroin or prescription pain relievers.

Veterans Support Services

24/7, confidential crisis support for Veterans and their loved ones.

Veterans Guide

Veterans can also try the Veterans Guide for assistance with veteran needs like obtaining proper disability compensation, financial assistance, information on the GI bill, and more.

Additional Educational Resources:

Learn about Drugs like ecstasy and much more at Addictiongroup.org 

Learn about treatment programs available to those on Medicare at the RetireGuide.com

Learn about the dangers of drugs from Advocates at Lawfirm.com

Drunk Driving vs. Drowsy Driving vs. Distracted Driving from Meirowitz & Wasserberg

 

Downloadable Worksheets:

Free Self-care Resources from the Addiction Support book
 

These worksheets are here for you to practice self-care and grow your personal support system. If there are any additional worksheets that you need, please contact me and tell me how I can help.

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