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.
  • Stronger Than You Know: Tools for Navigating Life’s Challenges is made for young people dealing with hard things like mental health struggles, family problems, or drug and alcohol use. It shares real stories from other kids who have gone through similar issues. It also gives you simple tools and ideas to help you stay safe, build your confidence, and handle life's challenges.
  • How to Understand Modern Drug Slang provides slang terms for drugs that are commonly used.
  • Emoji Drug Code: Breaking Down Drug Language talks about emojis that have been adopted and used for recreational drug use. The list provides emojis, the drugs they represent, and an explanation. 
  • Emoji Drug Code: Decoded is a one-page reference guide to emojis and the drugs they commonly represent in text messages.
     

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.