Prescription opioids are used to help relieve moderate to severe pain and are often prescribed following a surgery or injury or for certain health conditions. These medications can be an important part of treatment but also come with serious risks.

Provides confidential and anonymous referrals to treatment facilities for mental health and substance use disorders. Buprenorphine Practitioner Locator Find practitioners authorized to treat opioid dependency with buprenorphine by state.

Free program designed to advocate for individuals (and their family and friends) affected by mental illness and/or substance abuse and to improve their quality of life. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Ombudsman specifically helps with substance abuse or mental health issues through information and referral, coaching, linking to services, education, and advocacy.