Substance Abuse and Addiction Hotlines, Websites, and Apps

  • Published on Mar 6, 2025
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These resources provide easy, helpful information to determine whether or not you or your loved may have a problem with substance (drugs, alcohol, prescription drugs) abuse or addiction and how to get help.

Hotlines

You can also call Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)’s National Helpline (1-800-662-HELP or TTY 1-800-487-4889) which is a confidential, free 24 hours/7 days a week information service for those facing mental health and substance use disorders. Information is available in both English and Spanish. This service provides referrals to local treatment centers, support groups, and community-based organizations.

You can also visit their online substance use treatment locator or send your zip code via text message to HELP4U (43578) to find help near you.

National Drug Helpline (1-844-289-0879) is also a confidential, free 24 hours/7 days a week information and referral service.

Websites

Apps

I Am Sober

Tracks the sober time and how much saved while sober

Offers withdrawal timeline to inform you what to expect and when about withdrawal symptoms

Cost: Free

Available on: iOS, Android

Sober Grid

Allows you share your recovery progress with others

Live certified peer coaches available for additional subscription fee

Features daily “quests” you can complete to help improve your overall mental helath

Cost: Free

Available on: iOS, Android

I Am

Provides daily affirmations at scheduled times that you set up to encourage you on your recovery journey

Cost: Free

Available on: iOS, Android

Recovery Today

Digital magazine for the recovery community and provides stories of inspiration and courage.

Cost: Free

Available on: iOS, Android

24 Hours a Day

Based on Richard Walker’s bestselling book, it gives users daily meditations to read when they feel like they need extra support.

Cost: $5.99

Available on: iOS, Android

Recovery Box

Uses tools from the 12-step sobriety method to help you through the recovery journey.

Cost: Free

Available on: iOS

Nomo

Allows you to mark and share your progress milestones with friends and family, track sobriety clock, money you saved by staying sobers. It also provides a way for a loved ones to support you through your recovery journey

Cost: Free

Available on: iOS, Android

WEconnect

Allows you to schedule routines to earn rewards for important goals you achieve.

Cost: Free

Available on: iOS, Android

SoberTool

Helps you identify your craving and why it’s happening and can especially be helpful to prevent relapse. It tracks how much money you have saved since getting sober and allows you to earn rewards for each milestone reached. You can set up daily motivational messages to be sent to youself.

Cost: Free

Available on: iOS, Android

Quitzilla

Includes a sobriety tracker and motivational messages.

Cost: Free

Available on: iOS, Android

AA Big Book Free – for Alcoholics Anonymous

Uses the 12-step program to help you stay sober and you have access to the AA Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous. It also includes an AA meeting finder, sobriety tracker, podcasts, and personal stories to motivate you in your own journey.

Cost: Free

Available on: iOS, Android

This publication was authored by CPCMG Associate Director of Behavioral Mental Health, Dr. Patty Lee

Reviewed by: PL M.D., HB M.D. | 07/2024