
RESOURCES FOR HELP & SUPPORT
EMERGENCY & CRISIS HOTLINES
SAMHSA National Helpline
1-800-662-HELP (4357)
Free, confidential 24/7 treatment referral and information for individuals and families facing mental health or substance use disorders.
National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988
For anyone in emotional distress or experiencing a suicidal crisis. Available 24/7.
Crisis Text Line
Text HOME to 741741
Connects you with a trained crisis counselor via text message—free and anonymous.
TREATMENT & RECOVERY SUPPORT
Shatterproof Treatment Atlas
Helps you find quality, evidence-based addiction treatment near you.
In the Rooms (Online Recovery Meetings)
Free online 12-step and non-12-step recovery meetings and support groups.
FindTreatment.gov
A SAMHSA tool to locate licensed substance use disorder treatment centers.
Al-Anon Family Groups
For people affected by someone else's addiction.
BOOKS THAT HEAL
“Clean: Overcoming Addiction and Ending America’s Greatest Tragedy” by David Sheff
“Beautiful Boy” by David Sheff (especially for parents)
“In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts” by Dr. Gabor Maté
“The Body Keeps the Score” by Bessel van der Kolk (trauma and recovery)
VIDEOS & PODCASTS
Gabor Maté – The Roots of Healing
A must-watch for understanding trauma and addiction.
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Johan Hari – “Everything You Think You Know About Addiction Is Wrong”
Powerful TED Talk about connection as the opposite of addiction.
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Russell Brand – Recovery Playlist
Honest, raw, and relatable content from someone who lived it.
SELF HELP & HEALING TOOLS
Insight Timer App (Free meditation and sleep help)
https://insighttimer.com
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Calm App (Guided meditations, sleep stories, anxiety relief)
https://www.calm.com
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Journaling Prompts for Recovery (Coming soon to Fentanyl to Freedom)
[Your site will have this as a downloadable or blog post.]
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Daily Gratitude Practice
Writing down 3 things you’re grateful for every morning—even if it’s just “I’m still breathing.”
COMMUNITY & PEER SUPPORT
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Reddit Communities (anonymous and supportive)
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r/OpiatesRecovery
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r/StopDrinking
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r/Addiction
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Facebook Groups
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"Mothers of Addicts"
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"Recovery Warriors"
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"Living Sober – Support & Encouragement"
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