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The National
Suicide Prevention Lifeline (a program of the Substance
Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) is a national 24 hour
toll-free hotline that assists individuals in suicidal
crisis by connecting them to the nearest available suicide prevention and
mental health service provider through a toll-free telephone
number—1-800-273-TALK (8255). The site also provides information about suicide
prevention and links to suicide prevention resources. http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
In Washtenaw
County , Michigan , the University of Michigan Health System Psychiatric Emergency Services
Drug and Alcohol Overdose and Poisoning Information
IF YOU THINK SOMEONE MAY HAVE OVERDOSED
ON ALCOHOL OR OTHER DRUGS, CALL 9-1-1 IMMEDIATELY! Don’t wait, don’t let them
"sleep it off," don’t try to diagnose or treat the situation
yourself; don’t think about legal or social ramifications.
The person's life may depend on your quick response!
For additional information on alcohol and other
drug overdose, click here:
The American Association of Poison Control
Centers has a national 24-hour toll-free telephone hotline for poison
emergencies at 1-800-222-1222. Calls are
automatically connected to the nearest certified regional poison center, which
will provide information and assistance for problems involving poisoning. http://www.aapcc.org. (If someone may have overdosed,
call 911 immediately!)
Information on finding affordable health care
Insurance coverage and public funding for chemical
dependency treatment is limited; it is more often than not very difficult to
find funding for individuals to receive addiction treatment services. Here are
some sources that can help:
Nationally: Healthcare.gov is a federal web site
that helps people find insurance and affordable health care resources. http://finder.healthcare.gov.
In Michigan: The Michigan
Department of Community Health (MDCH) can provide help in finding low cost
or free health care and mental health care, which is described on their web
site for “How Can I Get Free or Low
Cost Health Care for Me & My Family.” (please note: there are not currently
specific resources for low cost or free substance abuse/addiction services
listed; there is information on help in obtaining insurance or other health care
needs.)
http://www.michigan.gov/mdch/0,1607,7-132-2943_52115---,00.html.
In Washtenaw County: Health Services Access
provides substance abuse service information and referrals in Washtenaw and
Resource/Referral Suggestions for People Concerned About Alcohol/Other Drug Use of a
Teenager
If you are concerned about an adolescent's use of
alcohol/other drugs and you are not able to attend the "Teens Using Drugs: What To Know and What To Do"
program, we encourage you to seek help from a professional or agency that is
specifically knowledgeable about and experienced in working with
substance-involved adolescents. If there
is a primary alcohol/other drug problem, the behaviors you are concerned about
are not likely to change long term until the alcohol/other drug problem is
addressed. Sources that may be able to provide a referral to a professional or
program that can help with an adolescent substance abuse problem include: a
school professional (e.g. counselor, social worker, nurse or psychologist,) a
health care provider, the county public health or mental health department, a
faith leader, or a local community or national "hot line". Insurance
programs may provide a list of counselors or treatment programs that will be
covered by their policy. Many places of employment have employee assistance programs
that offer counseling or provide information about and referrals to programs
that will help the teen and people concerned about the teen. The yellow pages
may list programs under "alcoholism" or "drug abuse" that
can be called for further information. Additional sources of information and
help are listed below.
Access to treatment may be subject to financial
considerations. Insurance and HMO coverage and public funding for substance
abuse services are often limited. Treatment programs or professionals sometimes
provide sliding scale fees, scholarships, or special payment arrangements, on a
limited basis. Some consumers are able
to find programs that meet their needs and are within available financial
resources. Some consumers contest decisions by insurance companies or HMOs.
Some pay out of pocket for treatment costs or make financial arrangements with
the treatment program or provider.
Consumers may find they need to be persistent advocates in seeking treatment
programs and treatment funding for a teen.
Recovery Support groups such as Alcoholics
Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous are available in most areas of the country
and are free and open to anyone of any age who needs them. There are also free
support groups for parents/families in most areas of the country. (Contact
information for additional support groups can be found on the Information/Links
page, in the “Support Programs”
area.)
National Referral Information: The
following provide information on sources of help available nation-wide:
Licensed substance abuse treatment
and counseling programs:
Substance Abuse and Mental Health
Services Administration (SAMHSA) Treatment Facility
Locator: 24-hour telephone
information, 1-800-729-6686. http://findtreatment.samhsa.gov/.
Mental
Health Services:
Center for Mental
Health Service (CMHS): There
is a mental health service locator on the home page. . http://www.mentalhealth.samhsa.gov,
or go directly to the locator at http://www.mentalhealth.samhsa.gov/databases/.
Psychology Today has an on-line nation-wide
therapist directory with information about therapists providing services in a
variety of specialty areas, including chemical dependency/substance use
disorders. http://therapists.psychologytoday.com.
The
Michigan Department of Community Health
(MDCH) can provide help in finding low cost or free health care and mental
health care, which is described on their web site for “How Can I Get Free or Low Cost Health Care for Me & My Family.”
(please note: there are not currently specific resources for low cost or free
substance abuse/addiction services listed; there is information on help in
obtaining insurance or other health care needs.) http://www.michigan.gov/mdch/0,1607,7-132-2943_52115---,00.html.
The Michigan
Substance Abuse Quality Assurance and Licensing Section of the Michigan Department of Consumer and Industry Services
licenses all substance abuse programs in
The Michigan Mental Health Networker
maintains a Web site directory of private and public mental health and
substance abuse service providers, including private practice providers,
agencies, and support groups for several
Health Services Access
provides substance abuse service information and referrals in Washtenaw and
Ozone House Youth and Family Services provides help
for teens in crisis and for their families, and can be reached at 734-662-2222
(connects to a state-wide runaway assistance program line after hours.) http://www.ozonehouse.org.
University
of Michigan Health System Psychiatric Emergency Services provides 24 hour crisis
counseling/assistance: 734-996-4747.
United Way Washtenaw 211 provides
callers with information about and referrals to human services, 24 hours a day,
every day. (Please use 9-1-1 for emergency calls.) Call 2-1-1, or call 1-866-953-HELP if you are looking for services outside of
Southeast Michigan. Washtenaw 211 also maintains a web site
with service provider information at http://washtenaw211.org.
Resource and Referral Suggestions for Teens
If
you are a young person and you think you might have a problem with alcohol or
drugs, there is help available for you. Since alcohol and
drug problems affect the whole family, it's usually best if the whole family
can be open about the problem and get help together. If you are not ready to
talk to your family or you think there are good reasons not to, you can still
get help. You can start by talking with
a school counselor or other trusted adult, or contacting a youth crisis center
or a youth hotline. The general “referral"
sources listed above can provide you with treatment referral
information. If you are under 18, your parent or guardian may need to provide
consent and financial information for formal professional treatment. Some state
and local laws allow teens to seek substance abuse counseling without the
consent or permission of a parent or guardian. Recovery groups
such as AA (Alcoholics Anonymous) and NA (Narcotics
Anonymous) are free, open to anyone who wants to stop using alcohol or other
drugs, and do not require consent, permission, a referral, or identification
for anyone to attend. (Please click here for a
suggested list of teen-friendly AA and NA meetings in
Other
places you can contact for free, confidential information and support include:
Crisis/Counseling Hotlines for Teens/Young People:
Nationwide:
The National Runaway Switchboard (http://www.1800runaway.org) provides help
for runaway or troubled youth anywhere nationwide and can be contacted at
1-800-621-4000.
The Girls and Boys Town National Hotline (http://www.girlsandboystown.org) can also
provide help and information to young people and can be contacted at
1-800-448-3000.
In
Runaway Assistance Program state wide line:
specifically runaway services. 1-800-292-4517.
In
Ozone House: In
Support/Recovery Groups for Teens and Young People With
Alcohol/Other Drug Problems:
The following groups are free and open to anyone of
any age who wants to stop using alcohol/other drugs. These are "mutual
help" or "self help" groups, not professional treatment
programs. You can call the national numbers, check the Web sites, or look in
your phone book for your local contact information. Most counties have Alcoholics
Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous meetings, often at several
times and places. Young people are WELCOME
at these meetings. You do not have to register, inform a parent, or give your
last name to attend!
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA): 212-870-3400.
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additional AA resources of interest to young people, click here.)
Narcotics Anonymous (NA): 818-773-9999.
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In Washtenaw and
Information about additional support groups for recovery
from alcoholism and addiction can be accessed from the "support group"
area of the "Information/Links "page.
Also - if you are a teen whose parent(s) or
guardian(s) drink too much or use drugs, there is something you should think
about: Yourself!
Alateen is a free support group for teens that are
affected by family substance abuse: 1-800-344-2666 or 757-563-1600. 1600 Corporate
Landing Parkway,
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You can look in your telephone book or on the
Internet sites for local contact information for AA, NA, or Alateen.
If there is an Alano Club in your area (a
clubhouse for “12-step” recovery program meetings and functions), they may be able
to provide a list of support group meetings.
You can look in your telephone book under "Alano Club" or do
an Internet search.
Alano Clubs in
Livingston and
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Alano Club (http://www.washtenawalanoclub.org):
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The
Support Groups/Programs for Parents/Family Members/Friends of
Teens/Others Who Are Using Alcohol/Other Drugs:
Parents, family members and friends can find
support by through programs for families and friends of people with substance
abuse problems. There may be other programs available in your area in addition
to the following. Your telephone book may have local contact information for
groups that are available in your area, or you can contact the national office
or the Web site for meeting information.
Support groups/support programs for parents/family
members/friends of young people with alcohol/other drug problems include:
Al-Anon: 1-800-344-2666 or 757-563-1600. 1600 Corporate
Landing Parkway,
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In Metro Detroit, Michigan, contact Al-Anon at (248)888-8586 or see http://www.metrodetroitafg.org.
Families Anonymous (FA): 1-800-736-9805 or
310-815-8010.
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Nar-Anon: (310) 534-8188 or (800) 477-6291. Nar-Anon
Family Group Headquarters, Inc.;
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In Michigan, contact Nar-Anon at: 586-447-2868. http://www.nar-anon.org/Nar-Anon/Michigan.html.
Information about additional support groups for
family and friends can be accessed from the "Family and Friends Support"
area of the "Information/Links" page. If there is an Alano Club in your
area (a clubhouse for 12-step recovery program meetings and functions), they
maybe able to provide a list of support group meetings. You can look in your
telephone book under "Alano Club" or do an Internet search.
"TEENS USING DRUGS: WHAT TO KNOW and WHAT TO
DO" Disclaimer
PLEASE NOTE: this site is not a counseling or treatment
service. We welcome comments and requests for information about the "Teens
Using Drugs: What To Know and What To Do" program and/or about this Web
site, but the people who maintain the Web site are not substance abuse
professionals and cannot provide advice about substance abuse problems.
Parents, family members, teens, professionals, and concerned community members
are all welcome to attend the free "Teens Using Drugs: What To Know and
What To Do" program to learn more about adolescent substance abuse
problems and what can be done to help adolescents with alcohol/other drug
problems. If you are not able to attend this program, you can click on the
"referrals"
section to find suggestions for other options, and check the "information/links"
section for other sources of information.