How to Find Substance Abuse Treatment
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator is a confidential and anonymous source of information for persons seeking treatment facilities in the United States or U.S. Territories for substance abuse/addiction and/or mental health problems. Scroll down further for links to addiction self-help groups and mental health peer support.
Enter a starting location [address, city or zip code] on the page here: Link opens in a new windowhttps://findtreatment.samhsa.gov/locator/home
Watch Video Tutorials
- Click here for instructional help using the Locator: Link opens in a new windowhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9mFAFyJ8LbM&feature=youtu.be
- Click here for instructional help on Filtering and Downloading a List of Facilities: Link opens in a new windowhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EfAf47tHBhQ
Other Treatment Program Locators
Buprenorphine Treatment Practitioner Locator
Find physicians and treatment programs providing buprenorphine for opioid addiction (heroin or pain relievers): Link opens in a new windowhttps://www.samhsa.gov/medication-assisted-treatment/physician-program-data/treatment-physician-locator
Opioid Program Directory
Find programs providing methadone for the treatment of opioid addiction (heroin or pain relievers): Link opens in a new windowhttp://dpt2.samhsa.gov/treatment/directory.aspx
Telephone Support
Call SAMHSA's National Helpline 24 hours a day, 7 days a week:
1-800-662-HELP (4357)
1-800-487-4889 (TTY)
It offers free and confidential information in English and Spanish for individuals and family members facing substance abuse and mental health issues.
Self-Help Groups (Addiction)
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
Recovery from alcohol addiction through a 12-step program including regular attendance at group meetings.
Link opens in a new windowhttps://www.aa.org
Cocaine Anonymous (CA)
Recovery from cocaine addiction through a 12-step program including regular attendance at group meetings.
Link opens in a new windowhttps://ca.org
Crystal Meth Anonymous
Recovery from crystal meth addiction through a 12-step program including regular attendance at group meetings.
Link opens in a new windowhttps://crystalmeth.org
Dual Recovery Anonymous
Recovery from joint chemical dependence and emotional/psychiatric illness through a 12-step program including regular attendance at group meetings.
Link opens in a new windowhttp://draonline.qwknetllc.com/index.html
Marijuana Anonymous
Recovery from marijuana addiction through a 12-step program including regular attendance at group meetings.
Link opens in a new windowhttps://www.marijuana-anonymous.org
Narcotics Anonymous (NA)
Recovery from drug addiction through a 12-step program including regular attendance at group meetings.
Link opens in a new windowhttps://www.na.org
SMART Recovery®
This 4-Point Program® helps people recover from all types of addictive behaviors by teaching how to change self-defeating thinking, emotions and actions.
Link opens in a new windowhttps://www.smartrecovery.org
Al-Anon Family Groups
Helps family and friends recover from the effects of someone else's drinking through a 12-step program including regular attendance at group meetings.
Link opens in a new windowhttps://al-anon.org
Nar-Anon
Helps family and friends of addicts recover from the effects of living with an addicted relative or friend.
Link opens in a new windowhttps://www.nar-anon.org
Peer Support (Mental Health)
Crisis Alternatives
National Empowerment Center
Directory of peer-run crisis alternatives. Nonmedical alternative programs offer a comfortable, nonjudgmental environment in which to process stresses as well as explore new options.
Link opens in a new windowhttp://www.power2u.org/peer-run-crisis-services.html
Anxiety, Depression and Bipolar Disorder
Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA)
Search for support groups by state, name or support topic.
Link opens in a new windowhttps://adaa.org/supportgroups
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA)
Map-based search and online support groups. The Balanced Mind Parent Network offers over a variety of online groups that connect parents in a supportive, informative environment.
(Map Search) Link opens in a new windowhttp://www.dbsalliance.org/site/PageServer?pagename=peer_support_group_locator
(Online Support Groups) Link opens in a new windowhttp://www.dbsalliance.org/site/PageServer?pagename=peer_Online_Support_Groups
(Balanced Mind Parent Network) Link opens in a new windowhttp://www.dbsalliance.org/site/PageServer?pagename=bmpn_landing
Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder
Attention Deficit Disorder Association (ADDA)
Find virtual support groups and webinars by registering online.
Link opens in a new windowhttps://add.org/adhd-support-groups/
Children and Adults with Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD)
Search by state or internationally to find ADHD professionals, local support groups, and Parent to Parent Certified Teachers.
Link opens in a new windowhttp://www.chadd.org/Support/Directory.aspx
Eating Disorders
National Eating Disorder Association (NEDA)
NEDA hosts several weekly support groups at its office in New York City. All groups are free; however, participants must register to attend. Contact the Helpline Supervisor for more information: supportgroups@myneda.org. NEDA also maintains a volunteer Loss Support Network.
Link opens in a new windowhttps://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org//loss-support-network
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
International OCD Foundation
Search a list of support groups.
Link opens in a new windowhttps://iocdf.org/supportgroups/
Link opens in a new windowhttps://iocdf.org/find-help/
U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). (n.d.). Behavioral health treatment services locator. Retrieved June 5, 2018, from https://findtreatment.samhsa.gov/locator/home