Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration
SAMHSA National Helpline
24/7 free referral line for substance use and mental health treatment, including detox and outpatient programs near you.
- Service area
- Nationwide treatment referral in English and Spanish
- Hours
- 24/7/365
- Who qualifies
- Anyone seeking substance use or mental health treatment
- Cost
- Free and confidential
How to start
- 1
Call and describe what kind of treatment you need.
- 2
Ask for detox, inpatient, and outpatient options near your ZIP code.
- 3
Write down two options in case the first has a waitlist.
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