SAMHSA National Helpline
Free, confidential 24/7 treatment referral and information service from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.
Telehealth services available
About this listing
SAMHSA's National Helpline is a free, confidential, 24-hour-a-day, 365-day-a-year information service, in English and Spanish, for individuals and family members facing mental and/or substance use disorders. It provides referrals to local treatment facilities, support groups, and community-based organizations.
Callers can also order free publications and other information. Availability and services are described on SAMHSA's official website, which is the authoritative source for current details.
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Listing details
- Service categories
- Publicly Funded Treatment • Family Support Services • Telehealth Services
- Services
- Treatment referral and information • Family support information • Free publications • Referral to local resources
- Populations served
- All populations
- Age groups
- All ages
- Languages
- English • Spanish
- Payment options
- No cost to participant
- Insurance notes
- No insurance required to use the helpline.
- Accessibility
- Telephone-based service; TTY and interpretation information is published on SAMHSA's website.
- Verification source
- SAMHSA official website
- Last verified
- October 20, 2026
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