# Drug Addiction Help Resources - Vermont ## National Resources - **SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) National Helpline:** - **Phone:** 1-800-662-HELP (4357) - **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):** - **Website:** [https://www.drugabuse.gov](https://www.drugabuse.gov/) - **Description:** Research-based information on drug addiction and treatment options. ## Statewide Drug Addiction Services - **VT Helplink:** - **Phone:** 802-565-LINK (5465) - **Website:** [https://vthelplink.org/](https://vthelplink.org/) - **Services Provided:** Vermont’s connection to substance use services, including treatment programs, recovery centers, safe medication disposal options, and Narcan. - **Vermont Department of Health – Alcohol & Drug Support Center:** - **Website:** [https://www.healthvermont.gov/alcohol-drugs/how-get-help](https://www.healthvermont.gov/alcohol-drugs/how-get-help) - **Services Provided:** Information on how to get help for alcohol or other drug addiction, including connections to treatment and recovery services. ## Regional Drug Addiction Services ### Burlington Area - **Howard Center – Substance Use Recovery:** - **Phone:** 802-488-6000 - **Website:** [https://howardcenter.org/substance-use-recovery/](https://howardcenter.org/substance-use-recovery/) - **Office Location:** 208 Flynn Avenue, Suite 3J, Burlington, VT 05401 - **Specialized Services:** Comprehensive substance use recovery services, including outpatient treatment, counseling, and support groups. - **UVM Health Network – Addiction Treatment:** - **Phone:** 802-847-3333 - **Website:** [https://www.uvmhealth.org/medcenter/conditions-and-treatments/addiction-treatment](https://www.uvmhealth.org/medcenter/conditions-and-treatments/addiction-treatment) - **Office Location:** 1 South Prospect Street, Burlington, VT 05401 - **Specialized Services:** Inpatient and outpatient addiction treatment services, including counseling and medication-assisted treatment. ### Morrisville Area - **North Central Vermont Recovery Center (NCVRC):** - **Phone:** 802-851-8120 - **Website:** [https://www.ncvrc.com/](https://www.ncvrc.com/) - **Office Location:** 275 Brooklyn Street, Suite 2, Morrisville, VT 05661 - **Specialized Services:** A welcoming, safe, and substance-free environment offering support for individuals seeking to start or sustain recovery from alcohol or drug addiction. ## Online Resources - **ParentUp Vermont:** - **Website:** [https://parentupvt.org/resources](https://parentupvt.org/resources) - **Features:** Tools, resources, and support for parents and teens dealing with substance misuse, addiction, and mental or emotional wellness. ## 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. ## Educational Resources - **Vermont Department of Health – Find Treatment:** - **Website:** [https://www.healthvermont.gov/alcohol-drugs/how-get-help/find-treatment](https://www.healthvermont.gov/alcohol-drugs/how-get-help/find-treatment) - **Description:** Information on finding treatment services for alcohol or other drug addiction in Vermont. ## Additional Support - **Recovery Partners of Vermont:** - **Email:** [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]) - **Website:** [https://vtrecoverynetwork.org/](https://vtrecoverynetwork.org/) - **Services Provided:** Recovery support for people experiencing problems from substance misuse. --- _Updated as of January 4, 2025. For updates or corrections, please contact the Vermont Department of Health._