North Shore Cares
Substance Use Resources
Wisconsin Addition Recovery Helpline
Call: 211 or (833) 944-4673
Text: Your ZIP code to 898211
Website: addictionhelpwi.org
Online Chat: Enter Chat Room Here
Never Use Alone
(800) 484-3731
If you are going to use by yourself, call Never Use Alone. You will be asked your first name, location, and the number you are calling from. An operator will stay on the line with you while you use. If you stop responding after using, the operator will notify emergency services of an “unresponsive person” at your location.
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Alcohol Use
In Wisconsin, excessive alcohol consumption, which includes binge drinking, heavy drinking, underage drinking, and drinking during pregnancy is a serious public health concern. If you or a person you know is struggling with excessive alcohol consumption, here are some helpful resources:
Alcohol Addiction Hotlines (24/7 Addiction Help)
211 Wisconsin Addiction Recovery Helpline
Alcoholics Anonymous- Find a Program Near You
Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) Calculator
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism- Understanding Alcohol’s Effect on Health
CDC- Alcohol Use and Your Health
Other Resources
CDC - Opioids & Drug Overdose Prevention
Are you or someone you know struggling with opioids? Recovery is possible. Visit Wisconsin DHS Opioid Prevention & Healthy Living website for opioid harm reduction resources
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSA): Call 1-(800)-622-4357 to find providers in Wisconsin to help with substance use
Or click here to visit SAMHSA website to find alcohol, drug, and mental health treatment facilities and programs around the country, including providers to address behavioral health issues before times of crisis