The following organizations are prepared to answer your questions about addiction and refer you to sources of help in your area. All links are valid as of February 16, 2001.

Substance Abuse Treatment
1-800-662-HELP
1-800-228-0427 (TDD)
http://www.samhsa.gov/treatment/treatment_public_i.aspx
This service provides advice and referrals to individuals about the availability of drug and alcohol treatment services, including referrals to programs in the caller's local area. Operates 24 hours daily.

American Self-Help Group Clearinghouse
(973) 625-3037
(201) 625-9053 (TDD)
http://mentalhelp.net/selfhelp/
Callers can get assistance in finding or forming a mutual aid support group for any type of illness, disability, addiction, loss of a loved one, parenting problem, abuse situation, or other stressful life problem. Visitors to the Web site can access a national and international database of self-help mutual support groups as well as a listing of local self-help clearinghouses.

National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence Inc.
Hotline 1-800-NCA-CALL
http://www.ncadd.org/
NCADD offers information on alcoholism and drug abuse. Through the national number, callers may also be connected to their local NCADD affiliate for referrals to treatment services in their area. (Some local affiliates may not operate referral services 24 hours daily.) Operates 24 hours daily for information.

Girls and Boys Town National Hotline
formerly Boys Town National Hotline
1-800-448-3000
1-800-448-1833 (TTY)
http://www.girlsandboystown.org/hotline/index.asp
Kids and parents may call this hotline and speak directly to a counselor about issues related to substance abuse, violence, depression, or any other problematic family relationships. Counselors can make local referrals for services. Spanish-speaking operators are available. Operates 24 hours daily.

Alcoholics Anonymous
http://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org/
AA is a fellowship that has self-supporting groups for and of alcoholics that meet worldwide. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. Information on meeting times and locations can be obtained by calling the local AA office listed in your local phone directory.

Narcotics Anonymous World Services Office, Inc.
(818) 773-9999 (Meeting Information)
http://www.wsoinc.com
Narcotics Anonymous is a 12-Step program for recovering addicts in which members learn from one another how to live drug-free. To obtain information on local meetings, call the Meeting Information number for referral to your local helplines or check your local phone book. Local helpline numbers can also be found on the Web site.

Al-Anon/Alateen
1-800-356-9996
http://www.al-anon.alateen.org
Al-Anon offers support groups for relatives and friends of individuals with an alcohol problem. Alateen is a program primarily for teenagers that may include (depending on the local group's decision) pre-teens. 

CSAP Workplace Helpline
1-800-WORKPLACE
http://workplace.samhsa.gov/HelpLine/Helpline.htm
The Workplace Helpline is toll-free telephone consulting service which provides technical assistance and guidance in developing and evaluating programs and policies designed to address alcohol and drug problems at work. It is staffed by trained Workplace specialists who can help design a program that meets your specific Workplace needs. Consultation is provided on policy development, supervisor training, employee education, employee assistance programs, and drug testing. This service is provided free by the Center for Substance Abuse Prevention.  The Helpline staff can begin helping you today to identify and address the problems caused by alcohol and drug abuse in your Workplace. Workplace Specialists are ready to answer your questions from 9 am to 5:30pm Eastern Time, Monday through Friday. Confidential messages may be left at other times with the assurance that the Workplace Helpline will return your call as soon as possible.