Treatment Centers and Hotlines
WAIA Hotline: 202-966-9115
The Washington Area Intergroup Association of Alcoholics Anonymous takes calls 24 hours a day to connect those in need with an AA meeting or a member in their area.
Avery Road Treatment Center: 301-762-5613
Avery Road Treatment Center in Rockville, MD provides inpatient treatment and detoxification services to low-income Montgomery County adults.
Suburban Hospital: 301-896-3100
The Suburban Hospital, a member of Johns Hopkins Medicine, in Bethesda, MD provides inpatient and outpatient behavioral health services and crisis intervention services.
Montgomery Medical Center Outpatient: 301-774-8860
The Addiction and Mental Health Center at MedStar Montgomery Medical Center in Olney, MD provides behavioral health and addiction treatment services to ages 13 and up.
Kolmac Centers: 888-331-5251
Kolmac Integrated Behavioral Health Centers provides in-person and virtual outpatient substance abuse treatment for adults in MD, PN, VA, and Washington DC.
Encore Treatment Center: 703-436-8158
The Encore Treatment Center provides a range of programs from general outpatient to partial hospitalization. They are located in Arlington, Virginia.
Ashley Addiction Treatment: 800-799-4673
Facilities at Ashley provide holistic inpatient treatment in Havre de Grace, MD, and outpatient treatment in Bel Air and Elkton, MD. They also offer family support services.
SAMHSA’s National Helpline: 800-662-4357
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration has a 24/7 treatment referral and information service. They also have a TTY number: 800-487-4889.
General Drug Misuse and Prevention Resources
Campus Drug Prevention
A DEA resource for college students, parents, and administrators with information on college substance misuse, different kinds of drugs, and strategies to inspire change on campuses.
Just Think Twice
A DEA resource for students and young adults with facts about drugs, true stories of addiction and recovery, and tips for living a drug-free life.
Operation Prevention
An education initiative coordinated by DEA and Discovery Education to inspire life-changing conversations and equip people from all walks of life with the knowledge and refusal skills they need to steer clear of substance misuse.
Get Smart About Drugs
A DEA resource for parents, educators, and caregivers with information on
different drugs, related news stories, and ways to get involved in local and national drug prevention efforts.
One Pill Can Kill
A DEA public safety alert warning Americans that pills purchased outside of a licensed pharmacy are illegal, dangerous, and potentially deadly.
Center for Substance Abuse Prevention
CADCA emphasizes the power of community coalitions to prevent substance misuse through collaborative community efforts. CADCA is a center within the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).
The National Institute on Drug Abuse
A government research institute that advances science on the causes and consequences of drug use and addiction and applies that knowledge to improve individual and public health.
Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America
CADCA emphasizes the power of community coalitions to prevent substance misuse through collaborative community efforts.
White House Office of National Drug Control Policy
ONDCP leads and coordinates the nation’s drug policy so that it improves the health and lives of the American people. This component of the Executive Office of the President oversees the National Youth Anti-Drug Media Campaign, among other programs.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
An agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that leads public health efforts to advance the behavioral health of the nation. It strives to reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness on America’s communities.
Partnership to End Addiction
A diverse community of researchers, advocates, and more, all working together to provide personalized support and resources for families impacted by addiction.
Red Ribbon Campaign
The nation’s largest and longest-running drug-use prevention campaign coordinated by the National Family Partnership, a nonprofit devoted to the well-being of youth.
Addiction Policy Forum
Dedicated to eliminating addiction, helping families in crisis, expanding prevention and early intervention.
Operation Engage
A comprehensive approach that targets the top drug threat identified by local DEA divisions while connecting DEA field offices with the communities they serve.
DEA Educational Foundation
A nonprofit educational foundation that educates the public on the many costs and consequences of illegal drugs in our society.
Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.)
D.A.R.E. education programs provide school children with the knowledge and tools they need to resist drugs, alcohol, and other high-risk behaviors.
The National Library of Medicine
The world’s largest biomedical library that maintains and makes available a vast print collection and produces electronic information resources on a wide range of topics.