Here are some of the best resources if you are looking for further information or help. If there are any comments or questions, feel free to use the contact form below or call (202) 630-1765.
Emergency Help:
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline – Suicide hotline (1-800-273-TALK)
Poison Control Hotline – Call 24/7 for free, confidential medical advice at 1-800-222-1222
Call 9-1-1 in cases of emergency
Information on Drug & Alcohol Abuse:
National Institute on Drug Abuse – Information on all current topics of drug and alcohol abuse
National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) for teens – Plenty of information for parents & teens
The Partnership at DrugFree.org – Excellent resource for parents on prevention, intervening, and finding help
The Parent Toolkit – Information for parents with many “how to” guides that are helpful
Find a Self-Help Meeting:
These are links to help find out the location of self-help meetings in the area.
Alcoholics Anonymous • Narcotics Anonymous • Cocaine Anonymous • Smart Recovery
Crystal Meth Anonymous • Dual Recovery Anonymous • Marijuana Anonymous
Al-Anon • Nar-Anon
Homeless Shelters:
NVRC – Homeless Shelter Listings
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