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SAMHSA National Helpline — treatment referral, not crisis

Free, confidential, 24/7 information and referral for mental health and substance use treatment.

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration3 min read

1-800-662-HELP (4357) is the helpline to call when the problem is not an immediate crisis but the next step is unclear: getting into ongoing care, finding low-cost options, or understanding what insurance will cover.

It is operated by SAMHSA, available in English and Spanish, and does not require insurance to use.

Open at Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

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