Addiction Support Resources
This is a fairly comprehensive list of available contact points and services for those struggling with addiction. Many of these provide free and confidential advice, and can refer people to local treatment programmes.
Information is current as of January 2026.
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Australia, New Zealand & Oceania
In this region, the primary point of contact is typically your GP (General Practitioner). They can provide initial assessments, mental health care plans, and referrals to subsidised specialist services.
Alternatively, there are services which provide confidential counselling and advice on a range of issues.
🇦🇺 Australia
National Alcohol and Other Drug Hotline:
Counselling Online (24/7 Text-based Support):
Emergencies:
Dial 000
Peer Support:
🇳🇿 New Zealand
Alcohol Drug Helpline:
Emergencies:
Dial 111
Peer Support:
🇫🇯 Fiji
National Mental Health & Crisis Helpline:
Emergencies:
Dial 911
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
1-Tok Kaunseling Helpline:
Europe
Throughout most of Europe, your GP (General Practitioner) or local health centre is the first port of call. In many EU countries, the GP acts as a gatekeeper to public addiction treatment and psychological services.
Alternatively, there are services which provide confidential counselling and advice on a range of issues.
🇪🇺 European Union (General)
Emergencies:
Dial 112
Peer Support:
🇮🇪 Ireland
HSE Drug & Alcohol Helpline:
🇩🇪 Germany
Sucht- & Drogen-Hotline:
🇫🇷 France
Drogues Info Service:
🇳🇱 Netherlands
Drugsinfolijn:
🇪🇸 Spain
FAD Juventud Support:
North America
In the United States and Canada, your Primary Care Physician (PCP) or Family Doctor is the standard contact. They can screen for substance use disorders and provide referrals to treatment programmes.
Alternatively, there are services which provide confidential counselling and advice on a range of issues.
🇺🇸 United States
SAMHSA’s National Helpline:
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline:
Emergencies:
Dial 911
Peer Support:
🇨🇦 Canada
Wellness Together Canada:
988 Suicide Crisis Helpline:
Emergencies:
Dial 911
🇲🇽 Mexico
Línea de la Vida (CONADIC):
Emergencies:
Dial 911
Asia
In many Asian countries, the primary point of contact is often a hospital-based psychiatrist or a specialised government agency.
🇮🇳 India
NMBA Counselling:
Emergencies:
Dial 112
Peer Support:
🇯🇵 Japan
Tokyo Mental Health Centre:
English Support:
Emergencies:
🇰🇷 South Korea
National Mental Health Centre:
Emergencies:
Dial 119
🇨🇳 China
National Psychological Hotline:
Emergencies:
Dial 120
🇵🇰 Pakistan
National Youth Helpline:
Emergencies:
Dial 1122
Africa
The primary point of contact is usually a general medical practitioner or a district hospital.
🇿🇦 South Africa
SADAG Substance Abuse Line:
Emergencies:
Dial 112
🇳🇬 Nigeria
NDLEA Call Centre:
Emergencies:
Dial 112
🇰🇪 Kenya
NACADA Helpline:
Emergencies:
Dial 112
South America
In South America, individuals usually start by visiting a public health clinic or a specialised addiction centre (like CAPS in Brazil).
🇧🇷 Brazil
CVV Support:
Emergencies:
Dial 192
🇦🇷 Argentina
SEDRONAR Helpline:
Emergencies:
Dial 107
🇨🇱 Chile
SENDA (Fono Drogas):
Emergencies:
Dial 131