Ohio Drug & Alcohol Helplines

Get the recovery support you need with Ohio addiction hotlines. Find local resources and get immediate help.

Find Rehabs Near You

If you or a loved one are experiencing a medical emergency, call 9-1-1 immediately.

Lifelines for Urgent Support in Ohio

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline – 988

Available via call or text, the 988 Lifeline is available 24/7. You can reach out to this support network if you are experiencing emotional distress, thoughts or plans of suicide, or if would like more information about what to do if you develop thoughts related to self-harm or suicide.

Crisis Text Line – Text “HOME” to 741741

The Crisis Text Line offers 24/7 text support. A trained Crisis Counselor is available to receive and respond to texts from a secure online platform.

Poison Control – 1-800-222-1222

This anonymous and free helpline is available 24/7 to give you guidance and resources if you believe you or someone you know is at risk of poisoning. If you suspect an overdose, call 911.

Addiction Helplines in Ohio

Boys Town National Hotline – 1-800-448-3000

The Boys Town National Hotline offers support for children and families in crisis. The hotline is staffed around the clock and can provide information, support, and resources for several concerns, including substance use.

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Helpline – 1-800-950-6264

The National Alliance on Mental Illness, referred to as NAMI, offers callers information, support, and referrals for mental health-related issues from Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. EST.

National Clinician Consultation Center – (844) 326-2626

For clinicians helping clients or patients with substance use disorder (SUD), you can call this helpline free of charge to obtain a professional clinical consultation. The national line is staffed Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 8 p.m. EST.

National Drug Helpline – 1-844-289-0879

Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, this free helpline is designed to answer your questions about substance use. The National Drug Helpline can help you understand your insurance coverage if you are uncertain about whether rehab or treatment is covered.

National Rehab Hotline – 1-866-210-1303

Free and confidential, support specialists can help you through a mental health or substance use crisis and provide you with information about counseling, mental health, legal services, and more.

National Runaway Safeline – 1-800-RUNAWAY (786-2929)

If you or someone you love has run away from home, this helpline can provide resources and support. This line is available 24/7 and helps support runaway youths, families in crisis, and people experiencing homelessness.

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration – 1-800-622-HELP (4357)

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA) provides a 24/7 helpline. This helpline can give you information, support, and resources for you or someone you know who is experiencing mental health and substance use concerns.

Take Charge Ohio – 1-877-275-6364

The Ohio Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services helps you find the assistance you need by maintaining a list of provider agencies throughout the state. Take Charge Ohio is an initiative to empower all Ohioans to work together to use pain medication safely. Ohio is in the middle of an overdose epidemic and safe use of pain medication is a crucial part of the solution.