Recovery from Substance Abuse
After Trauma * Sexual Assault * Domestic Violence * Teen Dating Violence
Recovery from Substance Abuse
SAMHSA’s National Helpline
1-800-662-HELP (4357)
Substance Abuse. Mental Health.
Find Help. Find Treatment.
SAMHSA – Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
DISASTER DISTRESS HELPLINE
1-800-985-5990 24/7
The Disaster Distress Helpline, 1-800-985-5990, is a 24/7, 365-day-a-year, national hotline dedicated to providing immediate crisis counseling for people who are experiencing emotional distress related to any natural or human-caused disaster. This toll-free, multilingual, and confidential crisis support service is available to all residents in the United States and its territories.
Stress, anxiety, and other depression-like symptoms are common reactions after a disaster.
Call or text 1-800-985-5990 to connect with a trained crisis counselor.
Alcohol, Tobacco & Other Drugs https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/atod
Misusing alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs can have both immediate and long-term health effects.
Behavioral Health Treatment and Services https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/treatment
Behavioral health treatments are ways of helping people with mental illnesses or substance use disorders. For example, counseling and more specialized psychotherapies seek to change behaviors, thoughts, emotions, and how people see and understand situations. Medications for mental and substance use disorders provide significant relief for many people and help manage symptoms to the point where people can use other strategies to pursue recovery. For many people, the most effective behavioral health approach involves a combination of counseling and medication. Early treatment is best. A trained professional should do a full evaluation to make the diagnosis. No single treatment works best. Treatments must address each person’s needs and symptoms.
Behavioral Health Treatment Locator https://findtreatment.samhsa.gov/
“Welcome to the Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator, a confidential and anonymous source of information for persons seeking treatment facilities in the United States or U.S. Territories for substance use/addiction and/or mental health problems.
Disaster Distress Helpline https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/disaster-distress-helpline
SAMHSA’s Disaster Distress Helpline provides 24/7, 365-day-a-year crisis counseling and support to people experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters.
The Disaster Distress Helpline, 1-800-985-5990, is a 24/7, 365-day-a-year, national hotline dedicated to providing immediate crisis counseling for people who are experiencing emotional distress related to any natural or human-caused disaster. This toll-free, multilingual, and confidential crisis support service is available to all residents in the United States and its territories. Stress, anxiety, and other depression-like symptoms are common reactions after a disaster. Call or text 1-800-985-5990 to connect with a trained crisis counselor.
Early Serious Mental Illness Treatment Locator https://www.samhsa.gov/esmi-treatment-locator Locator
What is SAMHSA’s National Helpline?
SAMHSA’s National Helpline, 1-800-662-HELP (4357), (also known as the Treatment Referral Routing Service) or TTY: 1-800-487-4889 is a confidential, free, 24-hour-a-day, 365-day-a-year, information service, in English and Spanish, for individuals and family members facing mental and/or substance use disorders. This service provides referrals to local treatment facilities, support groups, and community-based organizations. Callers can also order free publications and other information.
Also visit the online treatment locators.
What are the hours of operation?
The service is open 24/7, 365 days a year.
What languages are available?
English and Spanish are available if you select the option to speak with a national representative.
Capistrano – San Clemente, CA
Monarch Shores Recovery – San Juan Capistrano, CA
Mountain Springs Recovery – Monument, CO
Willow Springs Recovery – Bastrop, TX
Click Here for Directory of FREE Addiction Treatment Centers in the US.
Sunshine Behavioral Health
1-855-701-0750
Addiction Treatment & Rehab is available for people of all color, women, men, children, addicted Veterans, the blind, deaf, disabled, the elderly, LGBTQ, Transgender, and rural residents. Click Here for Resources.
“A person struggling with drug abuse along with their loved ones only benefit from as much information and resources as possible on drug addiction. Drug abuse hotlines provide guidance for people looking to find treatment or discuss their addiction. Many drug abuse hotlines are available 24/7. Individuals can find drug crisis hotlines for themselves or for loved ones with substance use disorders.”
Sexual Assault and Substance Abuse
“Domestic violence often involves sexual abuse. There is a link between substance abuse and sexual abuse. In many cases, substances are used in instances of sexual abuse. Alcohol is the most typically used substance in these instances.
“The link between substance use disorders and sexual abuse is complex. In many cases, it is a vicious cycle. Victims of sexual abuse are more likely to struggle with substance abuse, and those who struggle with substance abuse are more likely to experience sexual abuse.”
Why Domestic Violence and Sexual Abuse Victims Don’t Seek Addiction Treatment
“It is hard enough for the person who hasn’t been through domestic violence or sexual abuse to seek treatment for a substance use disorder. There is such a stigma associated with addiction in our country. Many people view addiction as a moral failing as opposed to a disease that needs to be treated. Victims of domestic violence and sexual abuse have an even harder time seeking treatment for drug and/or alcohol addiction.”
Click Here for Directory of Free Addiction Treatment Centers in the US.
The Journey
Each fall, the Monarch Butterflies in Maine begin an unbelievable Journey to a hilltop in Mexico.
How do they do it?
They focus on the Goal, not the Difficulties.
Each day they take their bearings and set off, allowing their Instincts and Desire to steer them.
They Accept what comes ~
Some winds blow them off course,
Others speed them along.
But, they keep flying. . .
Until. . .
One day. . .
They Arrive!
HealthyPlace
Mental Health Support, Resources & Information | HealthyPlace
“Healthyplace.com is the largest consumer mental health site on the net. We provide authoritative information and support to people with mental health concerns, along with their family members and other loved ones.
“At HealthyPlace.com, you’ll find comprehensive, authoritative information on psychological disorders, psychiatric medications, and other mental health treatments. We also have online psychological tests, breaking mental health news, and more.
“We believe the most important thing in a person’s life is “peace of mind”.
“And at HealthyPlace.com, we help bring that to you by providing mental health information from experts, as well as everyday people who are dealing with psychological disorders.
Learn More About HealthyPlace.com | HealthyPlace
On About Us, you will see a list of Conditions from “Abuse” to “Schizoaffective Disorder” which link to those Communities where you can find “tons” of valuable information, articles, books, and videos. (Some links are provided below for your convenience.)
They also have many, many Mental Health BLOGS! Including: Debunking Addiction (MANY Categories) | Addiction Videos | Addiction Recovery
Mental Health Support, Resources & Information | HealthyPlace
Conditions include:
- Abuse Information & Resources (Abuse Information, Emotional & Psychological Abuse, Physical Abuse, Domestic Violence, Teenage Dating Violence, Help)
- Addictions
- Anxiety, Panic, Phobias
- Depression (Types, Treatment, Self-Help)
- Dissociative Disorders (Types, Causes, Symptoms, Treatment)
- LGBT & Mental Health (much more, including links to many Psychological Tests)
- Self-Help
Click Here for Resources – Mental Health & Crisis
Click here for Resources – ONLINE THERAPY (Many are FREEE!!)
HelpGuide.org
About Us
HelpGuide is an independent nonprofit that provides free, evidence-based mental health education and support. Our mission is to empower people with information they can use to help themselves and their loved ones.
HelpGuide is proud to be recognized as a transparent and trustworthy nonprofit provider of quality health information.
HelpGuide is dedicated to Morgan Leslie Segal, whose tragic suicide might have been prevented if she had access to better information.
(ADDICTION)
Addiction Home Page – HelpGuide.org
Drinking or using drugs to change your mood, face your fears, or deal with painful emotions?
Some people turn to substances to cope with unpleasant memories or feelings stemming from the past, such as unresolved traumatic incidents. Others use alcohol or drugs to face situations that frighten them or to stay focused on tasks throughout the day.
There are healthier ways than self-medication to cope with problems and improve how you feel.
Self-Medicating Depression, Anxiety, and Stress – HelpGuide.org
See Additional HelpGuide Topics below.
Click this link to find the following TOPICS near the bottom of the Home Page on HelpGuide:
Additional Resources
- Advocates and Shelters | WomensLaw.org (drop-down menu for your State)
- Click here to enter your zip code: Find Domestic Violence and Abuse Help, Information and Stats (domesticshelters.org)
Domestic Violence Support | The National Domestic Violence Hotline (thehotline.org)
- National Organizations | WomensLaw.org (listed by subject matter)
- Chat Rooms and Message Boards | WomensLaw.org
- VictimConnect (serves victims of crime in US (including assault, abuse, domestic violence, teen dating violence, trafficking, stalking, etc.), and make local referrals.
Mental Health Resources
