Mental Health & Substance Use Disorder

Find information and resources for mental health concerns and substance use disorder treatment.

Find Help
Helplines and treatment locators from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Provides 24/7, free, and confidential support for people in distress.

Mental Health and Substance Use Insurance Help
Learn how to determine which mental health or substance use benefits your health plan will pay for. Also, learn about some of the common limits placed on mental health and substance use benefits and services.

National Institute on Drug Abuse, National Institutes of Health
NIDA's mission is to advance science on drug use and addiction and to apply that knowledge to improve individual and public health. NIDA’s website provides information and resources on drug use, health, and NIDA’s research efforts.

National Institute of Mental Health, National Institutes of Health
NIMH’s mission is to transform the understanding and treatment of mental illness through basic and clinical research, paving the way for prevention, recovery, and cure. NIMH’s website provides information and resources about mental disorders and NIMH’s research efforts.

National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, National Institutes of Health
Find information and resources, including:

• Alcohol's Effects on Health
• NIAAA Alcohol Treatment Navigator
• Rethinking Drinking: Alcohol and Your Health

Medlineplus.gov - Drug Use and Addiction
Information about drug use and health, including how substance use disorders are diagnosed and treated. Consumo de drogas y la adicción - versión en español.

Medlineplus.gov – Alcohol Use Disorder
Information about what alcohol use disorder is, how it is diagnosed, prevention methods, and how it is treated. Transtorno por consumo de alcohol - versión en español.

Medlineplus.gov – Mental Health
Information about what mental health and mental disorders are, how to improve mental health, and signs of a mental health problem. Salud mental – versión en español.

HHS.gov/opioids
Provides one-stop access to U.S. government information about the opioid overdose and addiction crisis, including resources for health professionals, law enforcement, parents, and others.

HHS Overdose Prevention Strategy
The HHS focuses on prevention, harm reduction, treatment, and recovery from overdose.

CDC Drug Overdose Resource
The CDC provides data, strategies, guides, and more, to support overdose prevention and response efforts.

Jobs in Mental Health & Substance Use Care
There are many opportunities for mental health and substance use care workers. Learn how you can change people's lives by starting a career in behavioral health.