Resources for Recovery: Addiction, Mental Health, and Related Issues

Recovering from addiction is a challenging journey, and it’s important to have access to resources that can support your recovery. Whether you’re looking for information on addiction treatment, mental health resources, or help with related issues like domestic violence or homelessness, many organizations and resources can assist. Here are some of the key resources to check out:

Addiction Treatment and Recovery Resources:

• Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) – SAMHSA provides a wealth of resources related to addiction treatment and recovery, including treatment locator tools, educational materials, and a national helpline. Website: https://www.samhsa.gov/ ; National Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
• National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) – NIDA is a research organization that provides information on drug abuse and addiction, as well as resources on treatment and recovery. Website: https://www.drugabuse.gov/
• Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) – AA is a support group for people in recovery from alcohol addiction. Meetings are held in cities and towns across the country. Website: https://www.aa.org/ ; Phone Number: (212) 870-3400
• Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – NA is a support group for people in recovery from drug addiction. Meetings are held in cities and towns across the country. Website: https://www.na.org/ ; Phone Number: (818) 773-9999

Mental Health Resources:

• National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) – NAMI is a national organization that provides information and support to people with mental health conditions and their families. Website: https://nami.org/ ; Phone Number: (800) 950-NAMI (6264)
• Mental Health America (MHA) – MHA provides information and resources on mental health, including a mental health screening tool. Website: https://www.mhanational.org/ ; Phone Number: (703) 684-7722
• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline – The Lifeline provides free, confidential support to people in crisis or at risk of suicide. Website: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ ; Phone Number: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)

Resources for Related Issues:

• National Domestic Violence Hotline – The Hotline provides free, confidential support to people experiencing domestic violence. Website: https://www.thehotline.org/ ; Phone Number: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
• Digital Safety & Doxing- Here is a practical Guide from a Digital Safety Advisor (cybersecurity company) with information on how to protect yourself and what to do if you’re the victim of doxing. Doxing is a safety issue that increasingly affects survivors of domestic abuse, particularly after separation. In addition, here is a post on Doxing from the Recovery Perspective Blog.
• National Coalition for the Homeless – The Coalition provides information and resources to people experiencing homelessness, as well as advocacy for homeless rights. Website: https://nationalhomeless.org/; Phone Number: (202) 462-4822

Resources in Minnesota:

• Minnesota Recovery Connection – Minnesota Recovery Connection provides support and resources to people in recovery from addiction, as well as their families and loved ones. Website: https://minnesotarecovery.org/ ; Phone Number: (651) 233-2080
• Minnesota Department of Human Services – The Department provides information on addiction treatment and recovery, as well as resources for mental health and related issues. Website: https://mn.gov/dhs/ ; Phone Number: (651) 431-2000
• Minnesota Coalition for Battered Women – The Coalition provides information and resources for people experiencing domestic violence, as well as advocacy for their rights. Website: https://www.mcbw.org/ ; Phone Number: (651) 646-6177