The Helpline is the only statewide, public resource for finding substance use treatment and recovery services. Helpline services are free and confidential. Our caring, trained Specialists will help you understand the treatment system and your options.

Information on over 600 programs can be accessed through the Helpline website or visitors may call the Helpline Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 10:00 pm and on Saturday and Sunday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm to talk with a referral specialist. Helpline services are anonymous and free. After hours, search the Helpline website to find treatment.

The Helpline is a project of Health Resources in Action, a nonprofit organization committed to health promotion through education and research, and funded by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, Bureau of Substance Abuse Services.

Contact Information


Phone: 800-327-5050