HOTLINES
SAMHSA’s National Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
a confidential, free, 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.
988 Suicide & Crisis Line: Call 988
The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones
(For veterans press 1)
211 Arizona: Dial 211 (within AZ) or 877-211-8661
Assistance with housing, food, healthcare, transportation and more.
Operation Prevention
Enforcement Administration (DEA) and Discovery Education, Operation Prevention is an award winning educational program dedicated to preventing substance misuse in schools, workplaces, and communities nationwide.
school resources • self paced module • parent toolkit • multi-drug topic series • culture based resources
PREVENTION
is key
Not sure what your child knows or doesn't know? Start the conversation and be honest about the facts and dangers of substance misuse.
Talk Kits
Drug & Alcohol Talk Kit
This kit gives lots of ideas on how to start communicating, scripts on what to say, and guidance with answering the tough questions. This packet can help you keep the child in your life drug-free.
Marijuana Talk Kit
Check out this kit to learn the facts, the potential risks, how to talk to your child about marijuana, and a script to get you started. This packet can be a great resource for starting an open dialogue about marijuana.
Mental/Substance Use Disorder Talk Kit
When a family member is drinking too much, using drugs, or struggling with a mental disorder, your support can be key to getting them the treatment they need. Starting the conversation is the first step to getting help.
Talking About Opioids
Parents should also talk with their children about how addiction is a disease and misusing medications can have major, life-threatening consequences.