Helpline
Call 1.855.378.4373 to schedule a call time with a specialist or visit scheduler.drugfree.org
Helpline
Helpline
Call 1.855.378.4373 to schedule a call time with a specialist

Helpline specialist support

Our helpline is here for you and anyone else playing a supportive role in the life of a young person struggling with substance use. Trained and caring bilingual specialists are ready to listen to your challenges, setbacks and obstacles and will propose a personalized course of action.

Call to Action
Get Feedback and Resources

Answer a few questions in order to receive confidential feedback about how to help your child or loved one personalized to your own situation.

Peer support

While seeking help for a child struggling with substance use or addiction, it can be life-changing to hear from and talk with someone who has gone through this before.

Connect & learn

We offer tools for connection and learning more, for wherever you are along the journey. Help & Hope by Text delivers customized messages and resources straight to your phone. Through our online learning courses, you can develop skills to help manage parenting challenges associated with substance use.

Recursos en Español

Usted no está solo! Muchas familias están pasando por lo mismo que usted está pasando, enfrentándose al uso de drogas o alcohol de su hijo o hija, y estamos aquí para ayudarle.

Educational resources

There are no one-size-fits-all answers when it comes to addressing substance use or addiction. It may take time and research to figure out what's best for your family. We’re here to help you navigate each step of the way.

Learn from others who have been there

Get advice and perspective from families who have also been impacted by substance use or addiction.

The Emotions I Experienced as the Parent of a Child With Addiction

After experiencing and acknowledging emotions brought about in parenting an addicted child, I believe that I will better cope with negative feelings that arise.

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Thanks For Never Giving Up On My Struggle With Addiction, Dad.

Dear Dad, I am grateful for all that you have done during my addiction and continue to do for me. I would not be alive and well today if it weren’t for you.

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Taking Action Against My Son’s Addiction

From honor student to nearly failing his freshman year, my son was on the fast-track to the dark side. Though he hadn't developed an addiction, he was well on his way.

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