Emergency - Please contact one of these agencies

If you’re experiencing an emergency and need immediate help dial 911. If you’re not sure whether the situation is a true emergency, officials recommend calling 911 and letting the call-taker determine whether you need emergency help.

People can call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org for themselves or if they are worried about a loved one who may need crisis support.  988 serves as a universal entry point so that no matter where you live in the United States, you can reach a trained crisis counselor who can help.  988 offers 24/7 access to trained crisis counselors who can help people experiencing mental health-related distress. That could be:

• Thoughts of suicide
• Mental health or substance use crises
• Emotional distress

  If you’re looking for mental and emotional support during a suicidal crisis or emotional distress

Call 1-800-273-8255

The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, across the United States. They cover more than just suicide, including help with substance abuse and addiction Lifeline services are available in English (1-800-273-8255), for Spanish language speakers (1-888-628-9454), and for individuals who may be deaf or hard of hearing (1-800-799-4889).

For more information, check suicidepreventionlifeline.org.

For individuals who have had drinking problems.

For those who have found a solution to heroin addiction

• For individuals attempting to recover from drug abuse

Free online meetings for those recovering from addiction and related issues

Support meetings for individuals with any addictive problems

A support group of people who believe in the value of medication as a means to recovery

A Marion County directory of local support services and resources for substance use disorder

Relatives and friends who have concerns about the drinking problem of another

Relatives and friends who have concerned about the addiction or drug problem of another

Parents of Addicted Loved ones provides hope and support through education for parents and family

Learn evidence-based skills and strategies to help you better communicate with your child and motivate them to change behavior or get the help and treatment they need

Overdose Lifelines' Indianapolis-based support group for those who have lost a loved one to overdose

The CRAFT program is an effective evidence-based approach for engaging a reluctant loved one into treatment.