Massachusetts Substance Use Hotline

Phone: 800-327-5050

Text: “HOPE” to 800327

The Helpline is a statewide, public resource for finding substance use harm reduction, treatment, recovery, and problem gambling services. Helpline services are free and confidential, and available 24/7.

Learn to Cope

Email: ltc@learn2cope.org

Phone: 508-738-5148

Learn to Cope is a peer-led support network that offers education, resources, and hope for family members and friends who have loved ones affected by substance use disorder.

The Phoenix: National Sober Active CommunityWomen, Infants, and Children Nutrition Program

The Phoenix is a movement that builds on the power of community and belonging to change how society approaches addiction and recovery. They offer hundreds of weekly sober events and activities, creating safe spaces for all individuals to connect, build friendships, find support, and have fun.

Massachusetts Gambling Hotline

Phone: 800-327-5050

The Massachusetts Gaming Commission is committed to promoting responsible gaming through innovative programs such as the GameSense Info Center and PlayMyWay. It also offers a Voluntary Self-Exclusion program and provides resources for individuals facing gambling-related challenges.

Nicotine Quit Line

Phone: 800-QUIT-NOW or 800-784-8669

The Massachusetts toboacco and nicotine Quitline will connect you to a free trained quit coach by phone or online. They’ll share strategies to curb cravings, handle life’s big and small stresses, and tackle relapses with you. No lectures. No judgments.

Riverside Emergency Services

Phone: 800-529-5077

Riverside Community Care provide around-the-clock, 24/7 mental health and substance use evaluations to youth and adults in crisis. Services can be provided via telehealth, at home, at school, or in another community setting. Their team is there to help individuals avoid hospitalization or a lengthy hospital visit whenever possible.

Nar-Anon

Phone: 800-477-6291

Nar-Anon Family Groups is a 12-step program for friends and family of addicts. Narateen is part of the Nar-Anon program for teens affected by someone else’s addiction. When joining Nar-Anon Family Group, you are no longer alone, but among friends who understand your problem as few others could.

Alcoholics Anonymous

A.A. has been helping alcoholics recover for more than 80 years. A.A.'s program of recovery is built on the simple foundation of one alcoholic sharing with another. If your drinking is out of control, A.A. can help.

This guide was created and is maintained in collaboration with the Dedham Public Library and the Dedham Human Rights Commission, with support from funds provided by Dedham Savings. The inclusion of these resources is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an endorsement by the Dedham Public Library, the Dedham Human Rights Commission, or Dedham Savings.