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Referral Suggestions
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (a
program of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health
Services Administration) is a national 24 hour toll-free hotline that assists
individuals in suicidal crisis by connecting them to the nearest available
suicide prevention and mental health service provider through a toll-free
telephone number—1-800-273-TALK (8255). The site also provides information
about suicide prevention and links to suicide prevention resources.
In Washtenaw County, Michigan, the University of Michigan Health System
Psychiatric Emergency Services provides 24 hour crisis counseling and
assistance: 734-996-4747.
Additional suicide prevention
resources.
Drug and Alcohol Overdose and Poisoning Information
IF YOU THINK SOMEONE MAY HAVE OVERDOSED ON ALCOHOL OR OTHER
DRUGS, CALL 9-1-1 IMMEDIATELY! Don’t wait, don’t let them "sleep it off," don’t try to
diagnose or treat the situation yourself; don’t think about legal or social
ramifications. The person's life may
depend on your quick response!
Information on alcohol and other drug
(pdf) overdose.
The American
Association of Poison Control Centers has a national 24-hour toll-free
telephone hotline for poison emergencies at 1-800-222-1222. Calls are automatically connected to the
nearest certified regional poison center, which will provide information and
assistance for problems involving poisoning.
Information on finding affordable health
care
Insurance coverage and public funding for chemical
dependency treatment is limited; it can be very difficult to find funding for
individuals to receive addiction treatment services. Here are some sources that
can help:
“Parity Toolkit for
Addiction and Mental Health Consumers, Providers and Advocates. Simplifying the
appeals process: strategies for winning disputes with your health plan”
(pdf) from Faces and Voices of Recovery (FAVOR.)
Nationally: Healthcare.gov is a
federal web site that helps people find insurance and affordable health care
resources.
In Michigan: The
Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH) can provide help in finding low
cost or free health care and mental health care, which is described on their
web site for “How Can I Get Free or Low Cost Health Care for Me & My
Family.” (please note: there are not currently specific resources for low
cost or free substance abuse/addiction services listed; there is information on
help in obtaining insurance or other health care needs.)
In Washtenaw County:
Health Services Access provides substance abuse service information and
referrals in Washtenaw and Livingston Counties for all ages, and can be reached
at 734-481-2502, or 800-440-7548. Livingston County Community Mental Health
provides crisis counseling and substance abuse/mental health referral
information for
Resource/Referral Suggestions for People Concerned About Alcohol/Other Drug Use of a
Teenager
If you are concerned about an adolescent's use of
alcohol/other drugs and you are not able to attend the "Teens Using Drugs: What To Know and What To Do"
program, we encourage you to seek help from a professional or agency that is
specifically knowledgeable about and experienced in working with
substance-involved adolescents. If there
is a primary alcohol/other drug problem, the behaviors you are concerned about
are not likely to change long term until the alcohol/other drug problem is
addressed. Sources that may be able to provide a referral to a professional or
program that can help with an adolescent substance abuse problem include: a
school professional (e.g. counselor, social worker, nurse or psychologist,) a
health care provider, the county public health or mental health department, a
faith leader, or a local community or national "hot line". Insurance
programs may provide a list of counselors or treatment programs that will be
covered by their policy. Many places of employment have employee assistance
programs that offer counseling or provide information about and referrals to
programs that will help the teen and people concerned about the teen. The
yellow pages may list programs under "alcoholism" or "drug
abuse" that can be called for further information. Additional sources of
information and help are listed below.
Access to treatment may be subject to financial
considerations. Insurance and HMO coverage and public funding for substance
abuse services are often limited. Treatment programs or professionals sometimes
provide sliding scale fees, scholarships, or special payment arrangements, on a
limited basis. Some consumers are able
to find programs that meet their needs and are within available financial
resources. Some consumers contest decisions by insurance companies or HMOs.
Some pay out of pocket for treatment costs or make financial arrangements with
the treatment program or provider.
Consumers may find they need to be persistent advocates in seeking
treatment programs and treatment funding for a teen.
Recovery Support groups such as Alcoholics
Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous are available in most areas of the country
and are free and open to anyone of any age who needs them. There are also free
support groups for parents/families in most areas of the country. (Contact
information for additional support groups can be found on the Information/Links page, in the “Support
Programs” area.)
The Partnership at DrugFree.org offers a free parent helpline that is open Monday through
Friday, 10:00 am to 6:00 pm Eastern time. Parents that feel overwhelmed, stressed or have a specific question
about their child’s drug or alcohol use can receive assistance from
professionals by calling 855-DRUGFREE (1-855-378-4373.)
The Partnership at DrugFree.org created a helpful “Treatment E-Book” (pdf) guide for “How To Find The Right
Help for Your Child With An Alcohol or Drug Problem.”
National Referral Information:
Licensed substance abuse treatment and counseling programs:
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
maintains a Treatment
Facility Locator, and provides 24-hour telephone information at
1-800-729-6686.
Mental Health Services:
Center for Mental Health Service (CMHS) maintains a Mental Health Services Locator.
Psychology Today has
an on-line nation-wide therapist directory with information about therapists
providing services in a variety of specialty areas, including chemical
dependency/substance use disorders.
Michigan
Referral Information:
Michigan Department of Community Health Mental Health & Substance
Abuse Administration, Bureau of Substance Abuse and Addiction Services provides central entry
points for all Michigan Medicaid eligible and indigent (uninsured) children and
adults requesting mental health and/or substance abuse information and
services. Michigan Substance Abuse
Access Management System Agency Directory (pdf.)
The Department of
Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (Michigan Department of Community Health) maintains
a list of Michigan state-licensed substance abuse programs (or call (517)
241-1970.)
The Michigan Mental Health Networker
maintains a Web site directory of private and public mental health and
substance abuse service providers, including private practice providers,
agencies, and support groups for several Michigan counties.
Health Services Access provides substance abuse service information and
referrals in Washtenaw and Livingston Counties for all ages, and can be reached
at 734-481-2502, or 800-440-7548. Livingston County Community Mental Health
provides crisis counseling and substance abuse/mental health referral
information for Livingston County. 517-546-4126.
Ozone House Youth and
Family Services provides help for teens in crisis and for their families, and
can be reached at 734-662-2222 (connects to a state-wide runaway assistance
program line after hours.)
University of Michigan Health System Psychiatric
Emergency Services provides 24 hour crisis counseling/assistance:
734-996-4747.
United Way Washtenaw 211 provides callers with information about and referrals to human services,
24 hours a day, every day. Call 2-1-1, or call 1-866-953-HELP
if you are looking for services outside of Southeast Michigan.
Resource and Referral Suggestions for Teens
If you are a young person and you think you might have a problem with
alcohol or drugs, there is help available for you. Since alcohol and drug problems affect the whole family, it's usually
best if the whole family can be open about the problem and get help together.
If you are not ready to talk to your family or you think there are good reasons
not to, you can still get help. You can
start by talking with a school counselor or other trusted adult, or contacting
a youth crisis center or a youth hotline.
The general “referral" sources
listed above can provide you with treatment referral information. If you are
under 18, your parent or guardian may need to provide consent and financial
information for formal professional treatment. Some state and local laws allow
teens to seek substance abuse counseling without the consent or permission of a
parent or guardian. Recovery groups
such as AA (Alcoholics Anonymous) and NA (Narcotics Anonymous) are free, open
to anyone who wants to stop using alcohol or other drugs, and do not require
consent, permission, a referral, or identification for anyone to attend.
Crisis/Counseling Hotlines for Teens/Young People:
Nationwide:
The National Runaway Switchboard
provides help for runaway or troubled youth anywhere nationwide and can be
contacted at 1-800-621-4000.
The Boys Town National Hotline
provides help and information to young people and can be contacted at
1-800-448-3000.
In Michigan:
Runaway Assistance
Program provides a state-wide help line at 1-800-292-4517.
In Washtenaw County, Michigan:
In Washtenaw County,
Michigan, teens can find help by contacting Ozone House at 734-662-2222, 1705 Washtenaw Avenue, Ann
Arbor, Michigan, or 30 North Huron Street, Ypsilanti, Michigan.
Support/Recovery Groups for Teens and Young People With
Alcohol/Other Drug Problems:
The following groups are free and open to anyone of
any age who wants to stop using alcohol/other drugs. These are "mutual
help" or "self help" groups, not professional treatment
programs. You can call the national numbers, check the Web sites, or look in your
phone book for your local contact information. Most counties have Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics
Anonymous meetings, often at several times and places. Young people are
WELCOME at these meetings. You do
not have to register, inform a parent, or give your last name to attend!
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA):
212-870-3400. Box 459 Grand Central Station, New York, New York 10163. AA welcomes anyone of any age who wants to
stop using alcohol.
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In Southeast
Michigan, contact AA at 313-831-5550 (24 Hour Hotline.)
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List of AA telephone “hotline”
numbers in Southeast Michigan.
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In Washtenaw
County, Michigan, contact AA at 734-482-5700.
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List of Washtenaw
County AA and NA meetings that have been suggested by young people in the
programs as being attended by many young people.
- In Livingston County,
Michigan, contact AA at 877-337-0611.
- AA resources
of interest to young people.
Narcotics Anonymous (NA): 818-773-9999. PO Box 9999, Van Nuys, California 91409.
NA welcomes anyone of any age who wants to stop using drugs of any type.
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In Washtenaw and Livingston Counties,
Information about additional support groups for
recovery from alcoholism and addiction can be accessed from the "support
group" area of the "Information/Links"
page.
Also - if you are a teen who is affected by the use
of alcohol or other drugs by your parent(s) or guardian(s) - there is something
you should think about: Yourself!
Alateen is a free support
group for teens that are affected by family substance abuse: 1-800-344-2666 or
757-563-1600. 1600 Corporate Landing Parkway, Virginia Beach, Virginia
23454-5617.
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In Washtenaw County,
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In
You can look in your telephone book or on the
Internet sites for local contact information for AA, NA, or Alateen.
If there is an Alano Club in
your area (a clubhouse for “12-step” recovery program meetings and functions),
they may be able to provide a list of support group meetings. You can look in your telephone book under
"Alano Club" or do an Internet search.
Alano Clubs in
Livingston and Washtenaw Counties (Michigan) include:
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The Washtenaw Alano Club: 995 North Maple Road, Ann Arbor,
Michigan 48103. 734-668-8138.
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The Howell Area Alano Club: 214 West Grand River Avenue,
Howell Michigan 48843. 517-376-6116.
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The Livingston County Alano Club: 5754 Whitmore Lake Road,
Brighton, Michigan 48116. 810-229-8110.
Support Groups/Programs for Parents/Family Members/Friends of
Teens/Others Who Are Using Alcohol/Other Drugs:
Parents, family members and friends can find
support by through programs for families and friends of people with substance
abuse problems. There may be other programs available in your area in addition
to the following. Your telephone book may have local contact information for
groups that are available in your area, or you can contact the national office
or the Web site for meeting information.
Support groups/support programs for parents/family
members/friends of young people with alcohol/other drug problems include:
Al-Anon: 1-800-344-2666 or
757-563-1600. 1600 Corporate Landing Parkway, Virginia Beach, VA 23454-5617.
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Al-Anon in Michigan.
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In the Washtenaw County area of Michigan, contact Al-Anon at
734-995-4949.
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In Livingston County, Michigan, contact Al-Anon at
517-546-9350.
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In Metro Detroit, Michigan, contact Al-Anon at 313-242-0300.
Dawn Farm “Family Matters” (pdf)
group: Family Matters is a free, ongoing Tuesday evening support group for
family and friends of people with addictions, whether the person with
addictions is or has ever been a Dawn Farm client. Please contact Dawn Farm for
information.
Families Anonymous (FA):
1-800-736-9805. 701 Lee Street, Suites
670, Des Plaines, Illinois 60016-4508.
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In Southeast Michigan, contact Families Anonymous at
the above number/Web site for local meeting and contact information.
Nar-Anon: (310) 534-8188
or (800) 477-6291. 22527 Crenshaw Boulevard #200B, Torrance, California
90505-3071.
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In Michigan, contact Nar-Anon at: 586-447-2868.
Information about additional support groups for
family and friends can be accessed from the "Family
and Friends Support" area of the "Information/Links"
page.
"TEENS USING DRUGS: WHAT TO KNOW and WHAT TO
DO” Disclaimer
PLEASE NOTE: this site is not a counseling or treatment
service. We welcome comments and requests for information about the "Teens
Using Drugs: What To Know and What To Do" program and/or about this Web
site, but the people who maintain the Web site are not substance abuse
professionals and cannot provide advice about substance abuse problems.
Parents, family members, teens, professionals, and concerned community members
are all welcome to attend the free "Teens Using Drugs: What To Know and
What To Do" program to learn more about adolescent substance abuse
problems and what can be done to help adolescents with alcohol/other drug
problems. If you are not able to attend this program, you can click on the
"referrals"
section to find suggestions for other options, and check the "information/links" section for other sources
of information.