# Drug Addiction Help Resources - Maryland ## National Resources - **SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) National Helpline:** - **Phone:** 1-800-662-HELP (4357) - **Text:** None listed - **Website:** [https://www.samhsa.gov](https://www.samhsa.gov/) - **Services Provided:** 24/7 confidential treatment referral and information services for individuals and families. - **National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA):** - **Phone:** None listed - **Website:** [https://www.drugabuse.gov](https://www.drugabuse.gov/) - **Description:** Research-based information on drug addiction and treatment options. ## Statewide Drug Addiction Services - **Maryland Department of Health - Behavioral Health Administration (BHA):** - **Phone:** 1-800-422-0009 (Maryland Crisis Hotline) - **Website:** [https://health.maryland.gov/bha](https://health.maryland.gov/bha) - **Services Provided:** Crisis intervention, substance use treatment referrals, and mental health support. - **Maryland Addiction Consultation Service (MACS):** - **Phone:** 1-855-337-MACS (6227) - **Website:** [https://www.medschool.umaryland.edu/macs](https://www.medschool.umaryland.edu/macs) - **Services Provided:** Support for healthcare providers and information on treatment options. ## Regional Drug Addiction Services ### Baltimore City - **Baltimore Crisis Response, Inc. (BCRI):** - **Phone:** 410-433-5175 - **Website:** [https://www.bcresponse.org](https://www.bcresponse.org/) - **Office Location:** 5124 Greenwich Ave, Baltimore, MD 21229 - **Specialized Services:** Detox programs, crisis intervention, and mobile crisis teams. ### Montgomery County - **Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services - Addiction Services:** - **Phone:** 240-777-4000 - **Website:** [https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/HHS/](https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/HHS/) - **Office Location:** 401 Hungerford Dr, Rockville, MD 20850 - **Specialized Services:** Outpatient treatment, counseling, and prevention programs. ## Online Resources - **Help4MDYouth:** - **Website:** [https://www.help4mdyouth.org](https://www.help4mdyouth.org/) - **Features:** Resources for youth and families seeking addiction and behavioral health support. ## Reporting and Emergency Support - **Maryland Poison Center:** - **Phone:** 1-800-222-1222 - **Website:** [https://www.mdpoison.com](https://www.mdpoison.com/) - **When to Call:** For immediate assistance in cases of overdose or exposure to substances. ## Educational Resources - **Maryland Center of Excellence on Problem Gambling:** - **Website:** [https://www.mdproblemgambling.com](https://www.mdproblemgambling.com/) - **Description:** Information and resources for individuals dealing with gambling addiction and its link to substance use. ## Additional Support - **Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) - Maryland Area Intergroup:** - **Phone:** 410-663-1922 - **Website:** [https://www.marylandaa.org](https://www.marylandaa.org/) - **Services Provided:** Peer support groups and recovery resources. - **Narcotics Anonymous (NA) - Chesapeake & Potomac Region:** - **Phone:** 1-800-543-4670 - **Website:** [https://www.cprna.org](https://www.cprna.org/) - **Services Provided:** Meetings and peer support for individuals recovering from substance addiction. --- _Updated as of December 2024. For updates or corrections, please contact the Maryland Department of Health._