Resources for substance use disorder treatment & recovery services

Learn about the resources available in Massachusetts for individuals with substance use disorder.

Helplines

1. Massachusetts Substance Use Helpline 
   To find harm reduction, treatment, and recovery support, call ([phone],), text (“HOPE” to 800327), or chat (https://helplinema.org/) the Massachusetts Substance Use Helpline. The Helpline is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and can speak to you in your preferred language. 
2. Boston Medical Center Addiction Warmline:
   The Boston Medical Center Addiction Warmline assists in providing rapid access to medications, including buprenorphine, injectable forms of buprenorphine and naltrexone, and other medications to treat opioid and alcohol use disorders. The Warmline can connect individuals to treatment on demand and provide referrals to long-term treatment. It can also be used by providers for a warm hand-off to continued services, if needed.

Self-help & community-based organizations

• Alcoholics Anonymous
  • AA is a fellowship of men and women who have had a drinking problem. Call [phone].
• Al-Anon/Al-Ateen
  • Strength and hope for friends and families of problem drinkers. Call [phone].
• Allies in Recovery
  • AIR is an online learning platform for families with a loved one struggling with drugs or alcohol.
• Learn to Cope
  • Learn to Cope is a peer-led support network for families dealing with addiction and recovery. Call [phone].
• Massachusetts Organization for Addiction Recovery (MOAR)
  • The members of MOAR promote public awareness of substance use disorder and the value of addiction recovery. Call [phone].
• Nar-Anon
  • A 12-step program for families and friends of addicts. Call [phone].

Transition age youth and young adults services

Bureau of Substance Addiction Services (BSAS) funds transitional age youth and young adult programs to provide developmentally appropriate, strength-based, culturally responsive, and trauma-informed services for those living with a substance use disorder (SUD). It also provides support for families or caregivers. Services are generally covered by most insurance carriers.

BSAS uses research and data to drive system change to fill any gaps in its continuum of services.