Resources

Substance use disorder (SUD) is an umbrella term that encapsulates opioid use disorder (OUD), stimulant use disorder, and other addictions. In recent years, we have seen a significant increase in the number of people living with OUD and in overdoses related to OUD, including fentanyl. Each person’s experience with SUD is unique. Whether you are looking for resources for yourself or want to learn how to support someone close to you, there are many ways to get help.

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All county mental health departments have 24/7 hotlines for local residents seeking assistance.

Choose Change – Information on Medications for Addiction Treatment

Find information on medications for addiction treatment.

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For a Loved One

The Invitation to Change

The Invitation to Change Approach© (ITC) is a holistic helping framework based in science and kindness, designed for the families and loved ones of people struggling with substance use. In each chapter, this workbook will introduce you to a key ITC topic—like Behaviors Make Sense, Increasing Positive Behaviors, and One Size Does Not Fit All—and then help you practice with special activities.

Support Groups

A list of options for support groups along with contact information.

Resources for Families Coping with Substance Use Disorders

Learn about how you can connect your loved one with treatment, resources, and services to begin and stay on their recovery journey.

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For Providers

A Provider's Pathway to Supporting Patients with Substance Use Disorder

Healthcare professionals can get up to 6 free CEUs to learn about issues at the intersection of SUD, stigma, the social determinants of health, and clinical practice.

California Overdose Surveillance Dashboard

A dashboard that provides ongoing data in order to monitor overdoses throughout California.

Naloxone Distribution Project

Naloxone is a medication designed to reverse an opioid overdose. Find out where you can get it.

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Downloadable Resources

How to Support a Loved One with SUD

While it may be personally challenging to engage in discussions with a loved one with a substance use disorder, starting the conversation is the first step toward understanding, providing assistance, and gaining knowledge.

How to Ask for Help

Asking for help can be difficult. Here are some simple steps to get you started.

Addiction Stigma Reduction Campaigns

Addiction stigma experienced by people with substance use disorders (SUD) is a powerful driver of our country's addiction crisis, leading to tens of thousands of preventable deaths each year. Stigma keeps many from seeking treatment, creates social isolation, and prevents the use of life saving medications. Our National Stigma Initiative is working to change that through state and local stigma reduction campaigns, based in community relationships and highlighting stories of people impacted by SUD.

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