Resources for Families

Use the filters below to find resources from the DEA's federal, national and local partners that can help you help your loved one and yourself.

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Illinois Division of Substance Use Prevention and Recovery, Department of Human Services

Springfield, IL

The Division of Substance Use Prevention and Recovery, Department of Human Services, is the lead agency that addresses substance use prevention, treatment and recovery in the state of Illinois.
 

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Indiana Division of Mental Health and Addiction, Family and Social Services Administration

Indianapolis, IN

The Division of Mental Health and Addiction, Family and Social Services Administration, is the lead agency that addresses substance use prevention, treatment and recovery in the state of Indiana.

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Into Light Inc.

Rising Sun, MD

Into Light is a national art activism project that seeks to dismantle the stigma surrounding the disease of addiction and to address the misconception that people with addiction are to blame for their illness. Through the art of portraiture and storytelling, the Into Light Project art activism exhibit: Drug Addiction: Real People, Real Stories, exists to offer healing and hope and create meaningful dialogue about substance use disorder.

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Iowa Bureau of Substance Abuse, Division of Behavioral Health, Department of Public Health

Des Moines, IA

The Bureau of Substance Abuse, Division of Behavioral Health, Department of Public Health, is the lead agency that addresses substance use prevention, treatment and recovery in the state of Iowa.

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Jacob's Journey

Irving, TX

Jacobs Journey mission is about the education and distribution of Narcan as well as breaking down the stigma and shame that continues to surround substance use disorders

 

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JoCo Angels ~ Opioid Awareness and Support

Princeton, NC

JoCo Angels Opioid Awareness and Support is a non-profit grassroots, community organization founded in Johnston County in 2019 and made up of parents who have lost children to the opioid crisis as well as families who are still struggling with addiction. We work with all surrounding counties to provide care and resources to stop the spread of addiction and overdose. JoCo Angels provides: school outreach; one-on-one support; family support; and resources.

Preventing or responding to early substance use Getting loved ones help for a substance use problem, or supporting their recovery Finding strength to cope with your loved one’s substance use or death due to substance use Network of Local Partners
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Johnny's Ambassadors Youth THC/Cannabis Prevention

Castle Rock, CO

Laura Stack formed the nonprofit, Johnny's Ambassadors Youth THC Prevention, after her 19-year-old son, Johnny, died by suicide after becoming psychotic from vaping and dabbing high-potency THC concentrates in Colorado. Johnny's Ambassadors now educates parents, teens, and communities about the dangers of today's potent THC products (cannabis, marijuana, dabs, vapes, edibles) on adolescent brain development, mental illness, and suicide. Our trainers provide school assemblies and educational resources to inform students about the possible harms of THC products.

 

Preventing or responding to early substance use Getting loved ones help for a substance use problem, or supporting their recovery Finding strength to cope with your loved one’s substance use or death due to substance use Network of Local Partners
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Kansas Behavioral Health Services Commission, Department for Aging and Disability Services

Topeka, KS

The Behavioral Health Services Commission, Department for Aging and Disability Services, is the lead agency that addresses substance use prevention, treatment and recovery in the state of Kansas.

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Kelsie’s Cause, Fentanyl facts, truths, awareness

Simpsonville, SC

Kelsie’s Cause is a 501c3 nonprofit dedicated to spreading awareness about fentanyl poisoning, informing others of this dangerous poisoning, educating the public.

Preventing or responding to early substance use Finding strength to cope with your loved one’s substance use or death due to substance use
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Kentucky Division of Behavioral Health, Department for Behavioral Health, Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities

Frankfort, KY

The Division of Behavioral Health, Department for Behavioral Health, Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities, is the lead agency that addresses substance use prevention, treatment and recovery in the state of Kentucky.

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