Fentanyl use is an issue in Massachusetts and across the country. If you or someone you love is struggling with substance misuse or addiction, there is both help and support available. For free assistance in figuring out the first steps towards recovery, contact us at . Our admissions navigators are available, ready to hear your story, and offer the appropriate guidance.
There are several reliable and resourceful help lines throughout Massachusetts that can offer support to residents who are grappling with the challenges associated with fentanyl misuse and associated mental health conditions. These help lines are available 24/7 and are both free and confidential. When you call one of these lines, you can begin learning more about available treatment options and services, as well as speak with someone who can help empower you to take those first steps. Some important help lines that offer services like these throughout Massachusetts include those listed below.
Finding a local resource that can help you or a loved one begin appropriately addressing an addiction to fentanyl is absolutely vital. Thankfully, there are several resources available to provide you or a loved one with information about treatment centers and associated services that can help save your life. Reach out to any one of the following resources to start taking back control of your life.
Massachusetts Behavioral Health Help Line
The Massachusetts Behavioral Health Help Line is available 24/7, 365 days a year for those who are personally struggling with issues like a substance use disorder or mental health condition, as well as their loved ones. Make a free, confidential call right now to our help line at 833-773-2445 or text us to to receive assistance from kind, caring professionals who can get you connected to the care you need and deserve.
Massachusetts Substance Use Helpline
The Massachusetts Substance Use Hotline is a public resource for all residents of Massachusetts who are in need of help for substance use disorders and problem gambling. When you call 800-327-5050 or text “HOPE” to 800327, you will be immediately put in touch with specialists committed to helping your or your loved ones find the support and services that are most needed. Many specialists are in recovery themselves, offering an opportunity for callers to make a connection right away and feel comfortable placing some trust in someone who can relate to them.
Massachusetts Overdose Prevention Hotline
The Massachusetts Overdose Prevention Hotline is designed for individuals who are by themselves and using drugs like fentanyl. When the individual calls the hotline at 800-972-0509, they are put in contact with a staff member or volunteer who will gather all substance and location-related information from them so that they can contact emergency services if they stop responding during the call. All personal information that is collected is not shared with law enforcement, but only those who the caller has given permission to notify in the event that they overdose.
Boston 311 is a constituent service center that is open 24/7, 365 days a year. Individuals looking to gather information on addiction treatment and recovery services can dial 311 or download the the Boston 311 app for Apple or Google Play to get connected to a helpful representative.
Blue Cross Blue Shield Massachusetts
Those who are insured by Blue Cross Blue Shield can call 1-800-392-0098 to be put in direct contact with a Team Blue Care Manager who can help them learn about their treatment options and coverage. This service is free of charge and available Mondays-Thursdays from 8:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Fridays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Access, Harm Reduction, Overdose Prevention and Education (AHOPE)
The Boston Public Health Commission provides the AHOPE program, a harm reduction and needle exchange service, for residents of Massachusetts. AHOPE provides HIV, hepatitis, and STI testing and related medical referrals, legal and anonymous needle exchanges, overdose prevention education and training, risk reduction counseling, and referrals to treatment programs in the area. These services are available at the AHOPE walk-in center on 774 Albany Street in the South End on Mondays-Fridays between 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The AHOPE Community Care Van offers harm reduction, preventative care, and addiction resources in a mobile capacity on Haverhill Street in the North End and Nubian Square in Roxbury (see website for days and times).
The PAATHS program (Providing Access to Addiction Treatment, Hope and Support) is a program for those experiencing substance use disorders firsthand, as well as their friends, family, and loved ones. By calling 617-534-3599, residents of Massachusetts can get information about treatment, as well as much needed support.
The Northeast part of the country is no stranger to the opioid crisis. For years, Massachusetts and surrounding states have been inundated with opioids like fentanyl, leading to life-changing and fatal consequences for residents throughout the area. Unfortunately, fentanyl and the misuse of it remains a continued public health problem across the Bay State. Consider the following:1
Attempting to deal with an addiction to fentanyl on your own is overwhelming and, in most cases, impossible. If you are struggling, do not lose hope. There are countless resources throughout the state of Massachusetts and nationwide that can help you get on the right path. We encourage you to contact us at right now to speak with one of our kind, skilled admissions navigators who can provide the free assistance and guidance you need to put an end to your fentanyl addiction once and for all.
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