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If you are using substances or are supporting someone who is using substances, help is always available. Here, you will find a variety of support in your area that can help you with all of your needs.
For immediate help, call the Screening Assessment and Referral Center (SARC) Substance Use Disorder Helpline at 1-800-968-2636. This number is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to connect you to immediate support.
If you are looking for specific resources, click on the links below:
Where to Find Naloxone
Naloxone is a life-saving medication that can help save someone from an opioid overdose. This easy-to-use nasal spray is portable, making it an essential part of the items you should carry with you. Carrying naloxone means you’re ready to act when it matters most. Find free naloxone distribution centers in your area here.
Where to Find Adult Outpatient Treatment
Outpatient treatment provides substance-use support at a clinic, hospital, or doctor’s office without requiring overnight stays. This allows patients to drop in for appointments and return home the same day. This type of treatment allows flexibility for continuing work, school, or family care; however, it may not be suited for everyone, depending on the severity of the patient’s needs. Find outpatient treatment clinics in your area here.
Where to Find Withdrawal Management (Detoxification) Treatment
To receive this level of treatment, you must call San Bernardino County Screening, Assessment and Referral Center (SARC) at 1(800) 968-2636 or Riverside County CARES Line at 1(800) 499-3008.
Withdrawal Management (Detoxification) supports individuals who are physically dependent on substances through the immediate process of quitting use and managing symptoms of withdrawal. These types of clinics are a great first step for those looking for support getting sober. Depending on the clinic, they may only offer short-term residential stays designed for treating the withdrawal process, or they may offer longer residential treatment and outpatient treatment. To see what your local clinic offers, check out withdrawal management clinics in your area here.
Where to Find Residential Treatment
To receive this level of treatment, you must call San Bernardino County Screening, Assessment and Referral Center (SARC) at 1(800) 968-2636 or Riverside County CARES Line at 1(800) 499-3008.
Residential treatment provides 24/7, live-in substance-use support for those who need more intensive care. They provide a place to stay along with food and all other necessities while patients are receiving treatment. The length of stay will depend on the patient’s needs and what the facility offers. Find residential treatment locations in your area here.
Medically-Assisted Treatment
Medically-Assisted Treatment is the use of medications, in combination with counseling and behavioral therapies, to provide a whole-person approach to the treatment of substance use disorders. MAT is primarily used for the treatment of addiction to opioids such as heroin and prescription pain relievers that contain opiates. The prescribed medications used in treatment operate to normalize brain chemistry, block the euphoric effects of alcohol and opioids, relieve physiological cravings, and normalize body functions, without the negative effects of the abused drug. Find MAT treatment centers specific to your needs below:
Where to Find Medically Assisted Treatment in Hospital Emergency Rooms
For patients who need immediate support with managing withdrawal symptoms and are seeking support from MAT, many hospital emergency rooms offer MAT services. They can provide immediate support to individuals who are seeking care. Find a list of hospitals that offer MAT services here.
Where to Find Adult Medically Assisted Outpatient Treatment
MAT can also be provided in an outpatient clinic for ongoing symptom management. To get connected with outpatient clinics that offer MAT, click here.
Learn More
Check out our blogs on opioids for additional insights and resources:
Harm Reduction 101: Practical Strategies To Keep You Safe
Opioids Explained: What They Are and How They Affect You
Substance Use: When It Becomes a Problem
Top 12 Naloxone/Narcan Myths Debunked