Substance Use Support

If you or someone you love is struggling with substance use, you’re not alone, and help is available.  Explore this list of resources for information on support and services in Washington state.

  • Learn how WA’s Good Samaritan Law protects you when you call 911 for an overdose, even if drugs are present at Stopoverdose.org.
  • Find local syringe service programs that offer safer supplies, naloxone, and referrals to treatment on DOH's Syringe Service Program Directory website.
  • Call, text 988 or chat at 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline for free, confidential support with substance use, mental health, or any kind of emotional crisis at any time of day.
  • Call the Washington Recovery Help Line at 1-866-789-1511 or visit the Crisis Connections, Recovery Help Line website. This is a free, confidential 24-hour helpline for substance use, mental health, and gambling addiction. They can provide support and help connect you with local services.

Keeping Your Home Safe for Children

Parenting is hard. And nothing is totally child proof. Infants and children explore their world by touching and tasting things within reach. This puts them at high risk for accidental exposure to fentanyl or other opioids. Even a very small amount of drugs can seriously harm or even kill a young child. Families should always contain unsafe items.