You need support right now
Withdrawal from alcohol or benzodiazepines can be life-threatening. Suicidal thoughts deserve immediate compassion, not a wait. The resources below are 24/7, free, and confidential.
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Help where you are
Most of our U.S.-specific resources won't apply, but there are global directories and country-specific crisis lines that will. Start here.
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Veteran-specific support
The VA runs some of the most comprehensive substance-use programs in the country, and they're at no cost to you as a veteran. These routes get you in fast.
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Your coverage opens doors
Federal law requires most private insurance to cover substance use treatment. The play is: verify your benefits, then search for in-network facilities.
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Medicaid covers your care
Medicaid is required to cover substance use treatment in every state. Coverage details vary, but the helplines and locator will route you to facilities that accept it.
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Help is here even without insurance
The U.S. has more no-cost and sliding-scale options than most people realize. These programs exist specifically for people without insurance.
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Sliding-scale and private options
Without insurance, costs vary a lot. Sliding-scale programs charge based on what you can afford. Some private centers also offer payment plans.
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Find a therapist who fits
Sometimes what we need is one person who really listens. Therapy is one of the most effective tools for recovery from substance use and from the mental obsession that goes with it.
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People who get it
Peer support is one of the most proven paths in recovery. You don't have to do this alone — and you don't have to start with a doctor.
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Talk to someone who does this every day
You're not sure what you need yet, and that's OK. The SAMHSA helpline is staffed by people whose entire job is helping you figure that out — no diagnosis, no judgment.