Georgia Coastal Health District

Addiction Recovery and Treatment

Several resources exist to support residents of the Coastal Health District who are considering treatment for opioid or substance use disorder.

The Opioid Treatment Providers of Georgia has certified treatment facilities throughout Georgia. A list of certified facilities can be found here.

Additionally, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) provides resources throughout the United States. Services include:

• Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988, or visit https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/988
• SAMHSA’s National Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
• Disaster Distress Helpline: 1-800-985-5990
• Veteran’s Crisis Line: Dial 988, then press 1, or visit https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/
• Drug-Free Workplace: 1-800-WORKPLACE (967-5752)

Information about these resources and more can be found at SAMHSA’s Find Treatment page.

Medications for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD)

Buprenorphine, methadone, and naltrexone are the most common medications used to treat opioid use disorder (OUD). These medications operate to normalize brain chemistry, block the euphoric effects of alcohol and opioids, relieve physiological cravings, and normalize body functions without the negative and euphoric effects of the substance used.

Buprenorphine, methadone, and naltrexone are used to treat OUD to short-acting opioids such as heroin, morphine, and codeine, as well as semi-synthetic opioids like oxycodone and hydrocodone. These medications are safe to use for months, years, or even a lifetime. As with any medication, consult your doctor before discontinuing use.

SAMHSA also provides a regularly maintained Buprenorphine Practitioners. You can access their practitioner locator here.

Source: https://www.samhsa.gov/medications-substance-use-disorders

Local Treatment and Recovery Resources

We recommend you call a facility before visiting to make sure they have the services you need.

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Crisis Resources – Statewide

• CARES Warm Line
  Call or Text 1-844-326-5400
  8:30am-11pm
  The warm line is answered by people with lived experience of substance use recovery. They are there to listen and to support you on your individual recovery path.
• Georgia Crisis & Access Line (GCAL)
  1-800-715-4225
  Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and 365 days a year to help you or a loved one with problems relating to developmental disabilities, mental health, drugs or alcohol.
• Never Use Alone Inc.
  National Overdose Prevention Lifeline
  1-800-484-3731
  Available 24/7, helps reduce the risk of overdose by having someone available over the phone who can help establish a safety plan and send medical help if needed.
• Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA) National Helpline
  1-800-662-HELP (4357)
  Free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service (in English and Spanish) for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders.
• Call BlackLine
  1-800-604-5841
• Crisis Text Line
  Text HOME to 741741
  Free, 24/7 crisis support by text message
• LGBT National Hotline
  1-888-843-4564
  M-F 4:00pm-12:00am
  Saturday 12:00pm-5:00pm
  Available for all ages
• Veterans Crisis Line
  Call 988 then Press 1 or Text 838255
  24/7, confidential crisis support for all Veterans and their loved ones.
• 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
  Call or Text 988
  24-hour, toll-free, confidential support for people in distress. Prevention and crisis resources for you and your loved ones.

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Additional resources to find treatment programs and locations:

• Narcotics Anonymous Meetings in Georgia
• Opioid Treatment Program Directory
• Substance Use Treatment Locator
• Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator
• Buprenorphine Practitioner & Treatment Program Locator
• Early Serious Mental Illness Treatment Locator
• Georgia Substance Use Disorder Resources