SAMHSA 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 health and/or substance use disorders.

This service provides referrals to local treatment facilities, support groups, and community-based organizations.

You can also use the online treatment locator, or text your ZIP code to 435748 (HELP4U) to find help near you. Read more about the HELP4U text messaging service.

Massachusetts Helpline

Massachusetts Substance Use Helpline

Call: 800-327-5050

Text: HOPE to 800327

If you’re worried your child is having problems with alcohol or other drugs, know that there is help and hope for them and for you.

Substance use early intervention programs, treatment services, and recovery resources specifically for young people are available in Massachusetts, and the Helpline can help you find them.

The Helpline is available to answer questions, listen to concerns, and connect individuals and families with treatment and recovery support services for youth and young adults. You can call or chat online for assistance.