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You don’t have to face it alone.

HEAL is not an emergency service.

HEAL is a peer community. It isn’t monitored around the clock and our members and staff can’t respond to emergencies. If you or someone else is in danger, contact these services directly:

Outside the United States? Contact your local emergency number, or find a helpline at findahelpline.com.

If this is happening

What to doright now.

Someone may be overdosing

If someone may be overdosing, call 911 right away. Give naloxone if you have it and stay with them.

Thoughts of suicide or self-harm

If you are thinking about suicide or self-harm, call or text 988 now (US), or call 911 if you are in immediate danger.

Withdrawal symptoms

Withdrawal can be medically dangerous. Please talk to a doctor, urgent care, or call 911 if symptoms are severe.

You’re not safe at home

If you are not safe, call 911. The National Domestic Violence Hotline is 1-800-799-7233 (text START to 88788).

Human helpNot in crisis

Reaching a person,step by step.

When it’s not an emergency but you need someone, these are good next steps.
  1. 1

    Call SAMHSA’s free helpline

    For treatment referrals and information, any time: 1-800-662-4357. It’s confidential.

    Call 1-800-662-4357
  2. 2

    Talk to your doctor or counselor

    For medication, detox or symptoms, a clinician who knows you is the right person.

  3. 3

    Join a HEAL meeting

    Human-hosted rooms where you can listen or share with people who understand.

    See meetings
  4. 4

    Ask the HEAL community for everyday help

    Rides, job leads, housing next steps, someone to talk to — through the help board.

    Join free

The help board

What the help boardis — and isn’t.

The help board connects members for practical, everyday support. It is not a crisis line, and some things should never be crowdsourced.

Good for

  • A ride to an appointment, meeting or job
  • Job leads, résumé help, interview practice
  • Sober-living and housing next steps
  • Finding a sponsor or peer to talk to
  • Everyday things: errands, paperwork, childcare swaps

Not for

  • Medical, medication or detox questions
  • Thoughts of suicide or self-harm
  • Overdose or any medical emergency
  • Abuse, threats or not being safe at home
  • Legal emergencies

If a post touches one of these topics, HEAL keeps it off the public board, shows crisis and professional resources, and sends it for review by a person. A keyword filter is never a substitute for calling for help.

Questions about safety on HEAL? Read our community rules & safety or email support@teleheal.com.

Call or text 988