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If you're in danger or thinking about harming yourself, call or text 988, or call 911.
Reaching out is a strength, not a last resort. These are free and confidential, and you don't have to be in crisis — or even sure you have a problem — to use them.
Talk to someone right now
- Suicide & Crisis LifelineCall or text 988 — free, confidential, 24/7. Reach out for any kind of distress, including struggling with drinking — not only thoughts of suicide. A trained counselor will listen.988Español: oprima 2, o envíe AYUDA
- Crisis Text LinePrefer texting? Text HOME to 741741 — free, confidential, 24/7. Talk it through without having to say it out loud.Text 741741Envíe HOLA al 741741
Find treatment & care
- SAMHSA National Helpline — free, confidential, 24/7Free, confidential, 24/7 (English & Spanish). They help you find treatment near you — including low-cost and sliding-scale options — and answer your questions. You don't need insurance to call.1-800-662-4357Disponible en español, 24/7
- FindTreatment.govSearch the government's directory of treatment programs near you, and filter by what you can afford.https://findtreatment.gov/es
- NIAAA — Rethinking DrinkingPlain, judgment-free guidance on cutting down or stopping, from the U.S. national alcohol research institute.
- Find a Health Center — community clinics that charge on a sliding scale based on your income (HRSA)Community health centers that charge on a sliding scale based on your income — care even if you have no insurance.
- 211 — free, confidential help finding local health care and financial support (dial 211)Dial 211 — free and confidential. Connects you to local health care and help with cost, food, and housing.211Disponible en español — marque 211
Ongoing support & meetings
- Alcoholics AnonymousFree peer support meetings — in person and online, almost anywhere, almost any time.https://www.aa.org/es_ES
- SMART RecoveryFree, science-based recovery meetings (online and in person) — a secular alternative to 12-step.
- Al-Anon (for families)Free support for the family and friends of someone who drinks.https://al-anon.org/es