Free Addiction Help & Resources
By Tim StoddartNov 20, 2012Updated Oct 22, 2015Addiction Treatment
You begin drinking heavily, and you lose your job because of it. You want to get help to stop drinking, but you can’t afford rehab because you don’t have a job. It’s the type of dilemma that many alcoholics and addicts face, and finding free addiction help may be the only solution. But where can you find get it?
State Programs
Most states use tax dollars to run free alcohol treatment centers and free addiction help centers, including detox units, and outpatient and inpatient rehab and counseling. Programs vary greatly by state, so you should contact your state’s mental health or substance abuse division for more information. You can find free addiction help information on your state’s website, and most programs are under the Department of Mental Health, the Division of Behavioral Health, or similar names.
The Salvation Army
The Salvation Army is one nonprofit that offers free addiction help centers and addiction treatment centers all over the United States. However, be aware their program is Christian faith-based, so it’s not for everyone. You can find out more about their six-month programs at SATruck.org. You must go through an in-depth interview process before being selected.
Local Rehab Centers
If you’re having trouble finding free alcohol treatment centers and free addiction treatment centers in your area, do not hesitate to contact all your local rehab centers. Many rehabs have programs that offer rates on a sliding-scale, and many also offer sponsorship programs that grant free treatment to individuals who apply and are accepted. It never hurts to ask!
Support Groups
While not treatment centers, there are many support groups for alcoholics and addicts that offer assistance and a safe environment for free. Programs like Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, SOS, SMART, and LifeRing, to name a few, are accepting of everyone who is looking for support and guidance while trying to live a clean and sober life. All of these resources can provide free addiction help through support and therapy.
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Tim Stoddart
Spiritual gangster. I love dogs, music and the blank page. Grateful to be sober. Join my mailing list for TimStodz and join my Facebook Page.
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