Resource Center
Trusted, free education
Substance use, overdose prevention, safe storage, vaping, mental wellness — linked from sources you can trust, reviewed and dated.
Get help
SAMHSA National Helpline — 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
Free, confidential, 24/7 treatment referral and information service for individuals and families facing substance use or mental health challenges.
SAMHSA (U.S. Dept. of Health & Human Services) · Reviewed July 2026
Get help
FindTreatment.gov
The official U.S. locator for state-licensed treatment providers for substance use and mental health care.
SAMHSA · Reviewed July 2026
Crisis support
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 for free, confidential crisis support, 24/7. Chat is also available online.
SAMHSA / Vibrant Emotional Health · Reviewed July 2026
Overdose & naloxone
Overdose Prevention Basics
How overdoses happen, how to recognize one, and how naloxone reverses opioid overdose.
CDC · Reviewed July 2026
Safe storage & disposal
Safe Medication Storage: Up and Away
Practical guidance for storing medicines safely at home and keeping them away from children and teens.
CDC / PROTECT Initiative · Reviewed July 2026
Safe storage & disposal
DEA National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
Find collection sites to safely dispose of unused or expired prescription medications.
U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration · Reviewed July 2026
Safe storage & disposal
Deterra Drug Deactivation System
How Deterra pouches permanently deactivate unused medications at home. Request free pouches from us on the Free Supplies page.
Deterra · Reviewed July 2026
Talking with youth
Talk. They Hear You.
A national campaign that helps parents and caregivers start conversations with kids about alcohol and other drugs — with conversation starters and mobile tools.
SAMHSA · Reviewed July 2026
Talking with youth
Partnership to End Addiction — Parent Resources
Evidence-informed guides for families on prevention, early intervention, treatment, and recovery support.
Partnership to End Addiction · Reviewed July 2026
Substance facts
NIDA: Science of Drug Use for Teens
Research-based information on how drugs affect the brain and body, written for young people and educators.
National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIH) · Reviewed July 2026
Vaping & nicotine
E-cigarettes & Vaping: What You Need to Know
Health effects of vaping and nicotine for young people, and how to talk about quitting.
CDC · Reviewed July 2026
Vaping & nicotine
This is Quitting (free text program)
A free, anonymous text-message program that helps teens and young adults quit vaping.
Truth Initiative · Reviewed July 2026
Mental wellness
NAMI: Mental Health Resources
Education, support groups, and helpline for mental health conditions — for individuals and families.
National Alliance on Mental Illness · Reviewed July 2026
Stigma reduction
Words Matter: Reducing Stigma
Preferred, person-first language for talking about addiction — for educators, media, and anyone who wants to help rather than harm.
National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIH) · Reviewed July 2026
Printable prevention packets
SAMHSA Store — free publications & order forms
Printable and mailable fact sheets, brochures, and toolkits on substance use, prevention, and recovery.
SAMHSA · Reviewed July 2026
Printable and mailable fact sheets, brochures, and toolkits on substance use, prevention, and recovery.
02NIDA Publications
Research-based printable materials on drugs, the brain, and prevention — written for teens, parents, and educators.
National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIH) · Reviewed July 2026
Research-based printable materials on drugs, the brain, and prevention — written for teens, parents, and educators.
03CDC Overdose Prevention Materials
Downloadable fact sheets and conversation guides on overdose risk, naloxone, and safe storage.
CDC · Reviewed July 2026
Downloadable fact sheets and conversation guides on overdose risk, naloxone, and safe storage.