Recovery Resources

*Last Updated: 2026-06-07*

A working list of resources outside The Archangel Centers that we trust enough to point families and clients to. Hotlines first, because they matter most. If you are in immediate danger, call 911. For a mental health or suicide crisis, call or text 988.

Crisis lines

These lines are free, confidential, and staffed by trained crisis counselors. Calling does not generate a record on your medical or insurance file.

Federal agencies and clinical guidance

• SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) Federal lead on SUD and mental health. Treatment locator, advisories, and educational materials. samhsa.gov
• NIDA (National Institute on Drug Abuse) Research-based publications on specific substances. nida.nih.gov
• NIAAA (National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism) Research and patient-facing guides on alcohol use disorder. niaaa.nih.gov
• NIMH (National Institute of Mental Health) Research and guides on co-occurring mental health conditions. nimh.nih.gov
• CDC Overdose data, prevention guidance, and public health resources. cdc.gov/drugoverdose

State agencies

New Jersey

• NJ Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services State authority on SUD treatment licensing, programs, and assistance.
• NJ FamilyCare (Medicaid) Coverage of SUD treatment for eligible residents. See NJ Medicaid rehab coverage for how it applies.
• NJ ReachNJ 24/7 information, support, and referral. 1-844-732-2465.
• NJ Recovery (Drug) Court Court diversion program for SUD; see NJ drug court.

North Carolina

• NC Department of Health and Human Services, Division of MH/DD/SAS State authority on SUD and mental health services.
• NC Medicaid Coverage of SUD treatment for eligible residents. See NC Medicaid rehab coverage for how it applies.
• NC TASC / Recovery Court Court-supervised SUD treatment program; see NC recovery court.

Support groups and peer community

There is no single "right" recovery community. Many people who recover use a combination over time.

For more on how to choose between communities, see 12-step vs alternatives.

• Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) 12-step community for alcohol use. aa.org
• Narcotics Anonymous (NA) 12-step community for drug use. na.org
• SMART Recovery Evidence-informed, non-12-step approach. smartrecovery.org
• Recovery Dharma Buddhism-informed recovery community. recoverydharma.org
• Refuge Recovery Mindfulness-based recovery. refugerecovery.org
• Al-Anon and Alateen Family and friends of people with alcohol use disorder. al-anon.org
• Nar-Anon Family members of people with drug use disorder. nar-anon.org

Naloxone and overdose response

Naloxone (Narcan) reverses opioid overdose. It is available without a prescription in pharmacies in most states and is distributed for free through many state health departments and community programs.

If you live with or near someone using opioids, naloxone is a basic safety measure.

• NEXT Distro Mail-based naloxone distribution. nextdistro.org
• NJ Naloxone Access Through NJ DMHAS and local health departments.
• NC Naloxone Saves Lives NC DHHS program for naloxone access.

For families

• How to help a loved one with addiction
• Interventions
• Family roles in addiction
• Al-Anon and other family programs

Printable resources

• A pocket card with the crisis numbers above (PDF, forthcoming)
• A "what to bring to admissions" checklist (PDF, forthcoming)
• A family questions worksheet for the first call (PDF, forthcoming)

Contact The Archangel Centers

For admissions, (888) 464-2144. For HIPAA or privacy requests, see the HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices for the right contact. For editorial corrections, [email protected].

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About this article

This page was prepared by The Archangel Centers editorial team. This is general informational content; specific clinical recommendations are made during admissions and treatment.