Substance Use Disorder

For those that suffer with substance use, there are resources to navigate and overcome the challenges. Here is a non-exhaustive list of resources.

Mental Health Resources

Touchstone Foundation

Has the pandemic put more youth and children at risk of addiction?

In a survey completed by the Addiction Policy Forum, 24% percent of respondents indicated that their substance use, or that of a family member, has changed because of COVID-19, with 20% reporting increased substance use.
Read our blog to find out more

Local

Lancaster County Joining Forces

Joining Forces for Children is a collaborative effort to systematically address the needs of children affected by substance use through training and education, systems and policy changes, and direct support for children and families.

Compass Mark

Compass Mark is a non-profit organization aimed to prevent addiction through education, skill-building, and community mobilization. Their vision is to guide and empower all people toward a healthier and fulfilling lifestyle from addiction. They offer help through prevention programs that are catered to every age and setting.

NUESTRA CLÍNICA RESIDENTIAL - 717-431-1435

Nuestra Clínica Residential (NCR) is Pennsylvania’s first inpatient treatment facility designed specifically to address the need for linguistically appropriate treatment for Hispanic men.
The bilingual (English/Spanish), multicultural staff is trained and equipped to address the unique problems of male clients and their families, using evidence-based treatment, and holistic approaches to support the culturally and gender-specific sensitive needs associated with substance abuse. 

Nuestra Clínica Outpatient Drug & Alcohol - 717-293-4150

Nuestra Clínica Outpatient Drug & Alcohol is an excellent option for individuals who are living with the disease of drug and alcohol addiction and are looking to make a change.
Learn more about these services by contacting 717-293-4150 OR 717-399-6462.

State

Pennsylvania Youth Survey

The Pennsylvania Survey, or PAYS, is a survey focused on students from grades 6-12, to learn about their behavior, attitudes, and knowledge concerning alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs and violence. PAYS is sponsored and conducted every two years by the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency.

National

Partnership to end addiction

The nation’s leading organization dedicated to addiction prevention, treatment and recovery, they are a diverse community of researchers, advocates, clinicians, communicators and more.

NACoA Voice for the Children

National Association for Children of Addiction (NACoA)’s mission is to eliminate the adverse impact of alcohol and drug use on children and families.

SAMHSA National Helpline - 1-800-662-4357

SAMHSA’s National Helpline, 1-800-662-HELP (4357) (also known as the Treatment Referral Routing Service), or TTY: 1-800-487-4889 is a confidential, free, 24-hour-a-day, 365-day-a-year, information service, in English and Spanish, for individuals and family members facing mental and/or substance use disorders. This service provides referrals to local treatment facilities, support groups, and community-based organizations.
Also visit the online treatment locator, or send your zip code via text message: 435748 (HELP4U) to find help near you.

SAMHSA Disaster Distress Hotline - 1-800-985-5990

The Disaster Distress Helpline, 1-800-985-5990, is a 24/7, 365-day-a-year, national hotline dedicated to providing immediate crisis counseling for people who are experiencing emotional distress related to any natural or human-caused disaster.
This toll-free, multilingual, and confidential crisis support service is available to all residents in the United States and its territories. Stress, anxiety, and other depression-like symptoms are common reactions after a disaster. Call or text 1-800-985-5990 to connect with a trained crisis counselor.
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