# Drug Addiction Help Resources - New York ## National Resources - **SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) National Helpline:** - **Phone:** 1-800-662-HELP (4357) - **Text:** N/A - **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:** N/A - **Website:** [https://www.drugabuse.gov](https://www.drugabuse.gov/) - **Description:** Research-based information on drug addiction and treatment options. ## Statewide Drug Addiction Services - **New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS):** - **Phone:** 1-877-8-HOPENY (1-877-846-7369) - **Text:** Text HOPENY to 467369 - **Website:** [https://oasas.ny.gov](https://oasas.ny.gov/) - **Services Provided:** Prevention, treatment, and recovery services, including outpatient and residential programs. - **New York State Addiction Hotline:** - **Phone:** 1-877-8-HOPENY (1-877-846-7369) - **Text:** Text HOPENY to 467369 - **Website:** [https://oasas.ny.gov](https://oasas.ny.gov/) - **Services Provided:** Immediate support, referral to treatment facilities, and harm reduction resources. ## Regional Drug Addiction Services ### New York City - **NYC Well:** - **Phone:** 1-888-NYC-WELL (1-888-692-9355) - **Text:** Text WELL to 65173 - **Website:** [https://nycwell.cityofnewyork.us](https://nycwell.cityofnewyork.us/) - **Office Location:** Citywide services via phone and online support - **Specialized Services:** Mental health counseling, substance abuse treatment referrals, and peer support. ### Buffalo - **BestSelf Behavioral Health:** - **Phone:** 716-884-0888 - **Website:** [https://www.bestselfwny.org](https://www.bestselfwny.org/) - **Office Location:** 1050 Niagara Street, Buffalo, NY 14213 - **Specialized Services:** Detox services, individual and group therapy, and residential programs. ### Albany - **Saint Peter’s Addiction Recovery Center (SPARC):** - **Phone:** 518-452-6700 - **Website:** [https://www.sphp.com](https://www.sphp.com/) - **Office Location:** Multiple locations in Albany and surrounding areas - **Specialized Services:** Detox, outpatient services, and medication-assisted treatment. ## Online Resources - **Addiction Center:** - **Website:** [https://www.addictioncenter.com](https://www.addictioncenter.com/) - **Features:** Online assessments, treatment center directories, and recovery resources. - **SMART Recovery Online:** - **Website:** [https://www.smartrecovery.org](https://www.smartrecovery.org/) - **Features:** Online meetings, educational resources, and addiction recovery tools. ## Reporting and Emergency Support - **Poison Control Hotline:** - **Phone:** 1-800-222-1222 - **Website:** [https://www.poison.org](https://www.poison.org/) - **When to Call:** For immediate assistance in cases of overdose or exposure to substances. - **New York State Overdose Prevention Program:** - **Phone:** N/A - **Website:** [https://oasas.ny.gov/prevention/overdose-prevention](https://oasas.ny.gov/prevention/overdose-prevention) - **When to Call:** For information on naloxone (Narcan) availability and overdose prevention training. ## Educational Resources - **Partnership to End Addiction:** - **Website:** [https://drugfree.org](https://drugfree.org/) - **Description:** Information on prevention, treatment, and recovery for families and individuals. ## Additional Support - **Friends of Recovery - New York (FOR-NY):** - **Phone:** 518-487-4395 - **Website:** [https://for-ny.org](https://for-ny.org/) - **Services Provided:** Advocacy, peer support, and resources for individuals and families in recovery. - **The Bridge NYC:** - **Phone:** 212-663-3000 - **Website:** [https://www.thebridgeny.org](https://www.thebridgeny.org/) - **Services Provided:** Integrated mental health and addiction treatment services. --- _Updated as of December 29, 2024. For updates or corrections, please contact the New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS)._