Resources for Families & Individuals

OASIS is committed to continuing to provide resources for individuals and families. If you are seeking a resource that you cannot find here, please CONTACT US and we will do our best to help you!

Vaping Quit Resources for Teens

A page full of quit resources just for teens. Get it HERE.

Alcohol and Your Health: Time for an Alcohol check up?

The National Institutes of Health and the National Institute for Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism has a website full of resources to help you “Rethink your drinking” (for adults).

Prevention Basics: What Adults Need to Know

From One Choice -5 things (just FIVE) that parents need to know for adolescent substance misuse prevention.

Addiction and Substance Use Disorder Resources:

  • MA Helpline: Free and confidential search engine for treatment and recovery resources online or by phone: 1-800-327-5050. The Helpline is maintained by the MA Department of Public Health.

  • On Line and Remote Resources for Addiction Support - A List of National resources for families, adults and youth compiled by the Partnership for Drug-Free Kids

  • NARCAN is available at your local pharmacy. For more info on how to get Narcan at the pharmacy or from a DPH distribution site, please CLICK HERE.

  • Grayken Center for Addiction: Support and info for Massachusetts families help address a child’s substance use. Parent specialists are available by phone, email, text and live online chat.

  • Magnolia New Beginnings: Magnolia New Beginnings provides access to online support groups for anyone struggling with a loved one's addiction. They are dedicated to providing families impacted by substance use disorder with education and support. There is a main group that you can join for overall group information and a Massachusetts group.

  • Learn To Cope: This website has resources for families who are coping with a loved one with an addiction. Learn to Cope maintains an online forum that can be accessed through their website for questions, discussion and support.

  • The Sun Will Rise Foundation provides grief support for families who have experienced the loss of a loved one due to overdose or substance use.

  • AA Central Service Committee of Eastern MA: This organization coordinates the work of AA groups around Greater Boston. This page includes a listing with links to local AA meetings.

  • New England Region Narcotics Anonymous: Narcotics Anonymous has posted a list of meetings in New England.

  • NOW is the Right Time to Quit Vaping or Smoking Info Card

Other Important Resources:

HOTLINES

Crisis Textline- Text HOME to 741741 to talk to a Crisis Counselor

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline- 1-800-273-8255 to get connected with a local crises worker.

DOVE Domestic Violence Helpline- 1-800-799-SAFE or text START to 88788(24/7) for tools and support for survivors of domestic violence.

Parent Stress Line- 1-800-632-8188 or www.parentshelpingparents for confidential help and support. Find support groups by visiting their website.

Massachusetts Substance Use Hotline - 1-800-327-5050 MA resource for finding substance use treatment and recovery services. Services are free and confidential.

 
 
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