Help is available for Pennsylvanians who want to stop using fentanyl and begin their path to recovery. Call to connect with an American Addiction Centers (AAC) admissions navigator about treatment options for fentanyl use.
Fentanyl Help Lines in Pennsylvania
Drug addiction hotlines are staffed with professionals who understand what you are going through. If you are looking for free and confidential assistance for fentanyl addiction, a help line is a great place to start. These professionals can offer guidance on treatment options and provide referrals for rehab facilities. A few fentanyl help lines in Pennsylvania include:
988 Lifeline – 988
The
988 Lifeline encompasses a network of local crisis centers across the nation, providing no-cost and confidential emotional support to individuals undergoing suicidal crisis or emotional distress in the United States, available around the clock. Committed to improving crisis services and advocating for suicide prevention, they empower individuals, advocate for professional best practices, and increase awareness of mental health issues.
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania – 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
Help is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year through the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s
Get Help Now hotline provides access to substance use disorder treatment and resources. The confidential hotline is staffed by trained professionals and is available in both English and Spanish.
American Addiction Centers Addiction Helpline
American Addiction Centers (AAC) is a nationwide provider of expert substance addiction and mental health treatment. AAC is committed to providing caring and compassionate support that meets each person where they’re at. When you call the
AAC fentanyl helpline, an admissions navigator will listen to your needs and help you figure out your next step. They can help connect you with rehab and treatment options that best suit your personal, financial, and geographical needs.
NAMI Keystone Pennsylvania – 1 (888) 264-7972
The NAMI Help Line is an information and referral service. The
NAMI Keystone Pennsylvania mission involves “raising awareness about mental health and providing recovery-focused support, education, and advocacy for people living with mental illness and their loved ones.”
National Drug Helpline – 1-844-289-0879
Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, this free helpline is designed to answer your questions about substance use. The
National Drug Helpline can help you understand your insurance coverage if you are uncertain about whether rehab or treatment is covered.
National Rehab Hotline – 1-866-210-1303
Free and confidential, support specialists at the
National Rehab Hotline can help you through a mental health or substance use crisis, as well as provide information about counseling, mental health, legal services, and more.
SAMHSA’s National Helpline – 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
National Helpline offers confidential treatment referrals and information services 24/7, every day of the year, at no cost. It extends support to individuals and families managing mental health and/or substance use disorders in English and Spanish.
Local Fentanyl Resources in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvanians can choose from a variety of treatment options for fentanyl misuse and addiction. Local and community organizations offer services such as mutual support groups, behavioral therapy and counseling, treatment services, and sober living homes.
To learn more about what treatment options are available in your area, speak with one of our admission navigators by calling . If you prefer, you can search online using our treatment directory and verify your health insurance coverage.
The following local resources are available to those living in Pennsylvania and in need of comprehensive support and assistance for fentanyl use and addiction:
- Commonwealth of Pennsylvania assists Pennsylvania residents battling substance use disorder, as well as their loved ones. The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania website features a guide that helps connect Pennsylvanians to substance use disorder treatment and resources.
- Narcotics Anonymous (NA) is a global, community-based organization founded in 1953.1 It is a nonprofit fellowship of men and women for whom drugs have become a major problem.1 Narcotics Anonymous members meet regularly to help each other stay sober. Members hold more than 72,000 meetings weekly in 143 countries (see the NA Regions Around the World Map), including meetings throughout the state of Pennsylvania.1
- National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Keystone Pennsylvania helps connect residents with free mental health support, crisis and information help lines, support groups (in-person and online), and mental health resources and education. NAMI Keystone Pennsylvania is a 501(c)(3) grassroots, nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of children, adolescents, adults, and families affected by mental illness through recovery-focused support, education, and advocacy.
- Sober living homes provide a substance-free living environment for Pennsylvania residents recovering from fentanyl addiction.2 Sober living can be a safe, stable, and effective way for people in recovery to transition back to their daily lives.3 Those interested in conducting an online search to find a sober living home can use the National Alliance for Recovery Residences.
Pennsylvania Fentanyl Statistics
According to the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General, the primary public health and safety challenge in Pennsylvania is the heroin and opioid epidemic.4 In 2021, there were 5,168 overdose deaths.4 An average of 14 Pennsylvanians die every day from overdose.4
In Philadelphia, fentanyl is the top local drug threat.5 The Philadelphia Department of Public Health reported that Philadelphia had a total of 1,413 overdose deaths in 2022, and that 80% of those overdose deaths involved fentanyl.5
Get Fentanyl Help in Pennsylvania
Help is available when you are ready. Knowing that there are a number of addiction treatment resources in Pennsylvania should help put you and your loved ones’ minds at ease. To learn more about your treatment options, contact an American Addiction Centers admissions navigator at . We are here to help you on your path to recovery.