• Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

    The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is the agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that leads public health efforts to advance the behavioral health of the nation. SAMHSA’s mission is to lead public health and service delivery efforts that promote mental health, prevent substance misuse, and provide treatments and supports to foster recovery while ensuring equitable access and better outcomes. SAMHSA envisions that people with, affected by, or at risk for mental health and substance use conditions receive care, thrive, and achieve wellbeing. The National Helpline provides 24-hour free and confidential referrals and information about mental and/or substance use disorders, prevention, treatment, and recovery in English and Spanish.

     

    Website: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

    Helpline: 800-662-HELP (4357)

    General Questions: 877-SAMSHA-7 (726-4727)

     

     

    Caron Foundation

    Caron transforms lives impacted by addiction and substance use through proven, comprehensive, and patient-centric treatment plans. We are dedicated to delivering evidence-based, gender-specific behavioral health and addiction programming, all while treating patients and families with the respect they deserve. United by compassion for every person who comes to us for help, we advocate for patients and families through personalized treatment and financial accessibility. Above all, we strive to ease the pain of addiction by restoring health, hope, spirituality, and relationships, ultimately preparing individuals and families for lifelong recovery.

     

    Website: Caron Foundation

    Address: 243 N. Galen Hall Rd., Wernersville, PA 19565

    Phone: 1-800-854-6023

     

     

    Caron’s Project Connect

    Caron’s Project Connect program is a 6–8-week program for adolescents to help them reduce or quit their use of nicotine. Contact Caron (see above) for more information.

     

    Website: Caron’s Project Connect

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