You are not in this alone.
“There is hope and you are not in this alone! Stay strong!” — from my post Duran
If you need help right now
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988Free, confidential, 24/7 support for anyone in emotional distress or a substance-use crisis. Chat at 988lifeline.org. Veterans: call 988, then press 1.
SAMHSA National Helpline
1-800-662-4357Free, confidential, 24/7, 365 days a year. Treatment referral and information for mental health and substance use, in English and Spanish. samhsa.gov
Emergency
Call 911If you or someone else is in immediate danger, having seizures, or showing signs of severe withdrawal or overdose, call 911 or go to the nearest ER. Alcohol withdrawal can be life-threatening — I’ve lived it. Don’t detox alone.
Find treatment
FindTreatment.gov
The official, confidential locator for state-licensed treatment facilities for addiction and mental health near you.
findtreatment.gov →Ohio CareLine
1-800-720-9616For Ohio dads: a free, confidential, 24/7 emotional support line staffed by behavioral health professionals.
Find a meeting
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
Free meetings for anyone who wants to stop drinking — in person and online.
Narcotics Anonymous (NA)
Free meetings for people recovering from drug addiction.
Celebrate Recovery
A Christ-centered 12-step recovery program that meets in local churches.
SMART Recovery
Science-based, self-empowering mutual support meetings, in person and online.
For dads and families
National Responsible Fatherhood Clearinghouse
Free tips, tools, and a dad helpline from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
fatherhood.gov →A word from one dad to another
“Keep on being great Dads, keep on being the light your kids and others need you to be and pass on from generation to generation the playbook our father in heaven has written on to our hearts!”
Want to talk? Send me a message. I’m not a counselor, but I’ve been where you are.
This page lists public resources for information only and is not medical advice.