The following organizations provide free, confidential assistance to individuals who have, or know someone who has, a problem with alcohol or other drugs.

Al-Anon provides information on the effects of alcohol abuse and refers friends and families of alcohol abusers to nearby support groups. Al-Anon’s purpose is to help families and friends of alcoholics recover from the effects of living with the problem drinking of a relative or friend. Alateen is the organization’s program for young people whose lives have been affected by someone else's drinking.

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
Phone: (212) 870-3400
www.aa.org

AA offers a way to stop drinking to individuals who feel they have a problem with alcohol. AA groups are located in most cities and rural communities throughout the country. Look up “Alcoholics Anonymous” in a local telephone directory for a contact in your area.

American Council on Alcoholism
Phone: (800) 527-5344
www.aca-usa.org

This service provides referrals to alcoholism treatment programs nationwide and distributes written materials on alcohol abuse problems.

Cocaine Anonymous
Phone: (800) 347-8998
www.ca.org

Cocaine Anonymous provides support for people dependent on cocaine and other mind-altering substances. Callers are referred to local helplines.

Nar-Anon
Phone: (310) 547-5800

This worldwide program provides support for friends and families of individuals with substance abuse problems.

Focus on Recovery Helpline
Phone: (800) 234-0420
www.focushealthcare.com

This helpline provides support and information for recovering drug addicts through referral to local helplines staffed by other recovering addicts.

National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence Hopeline
Phone: (800) NCA-CALL
www.ncadd.org

This organization, a planning and oversight agency for public substance abuse treatment programs, provides written information on alcohol and drug abuse and referrals to treatment and counseling services nationwide.