DCHHS | Alcohol and Substance Use Prevention

Our Mission:

Our mission is to create healthier communities by providing evidence-based strategies to address alcohol and substance use disorders. Through education and prevention methods, we strive to reduce the burden of addiction and enhance well-being to foster resilience and recovery.

In Crisis? Get Help Now:

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Overdose Prevention Hotline:

This hotline is dedicated to connecting individuals with treatment and harm reduction services and providing healthcare providers with information about treatment options. We are committed to meeting people where they are at in their recovery journey, offering nonjudgmental support at every step.

Call (214) 590-4000
Hours of operation: 7am - 11pm daily
Languages: English and Spanish

Services Provided:

Discuss treatment options and receive referrals to substance use treatment.
Get a follow-up message with a personalized list of available resources best fit for your specific needs.
Healthcare providers will receive assistance with initiating medication treatment and referring patients to appropriate care facilities.

Disclaimer: This hotline is NOT for emergencies. If you or someone you know needs immediate help, call 911.

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General In 2020, nearly 15% of the population (12+years old) had a substance use disorder in the past year.	Homeless Homeless Individuals are 9x more likely to die from an opioid overdose than the general public.	Women In 2019, less than 11% of women with a substance use disorder received treatment.
LGBTQIA+ LGBTQ persons who have experienced multiple forms of discrimination are 4x more likely to develop some type of substance use disorder.	Elderly Of the 2.2 million adults age 50 and older, 28% misused prescription drugs.	Adolescents 15% of high school students reported having ever used illicit or injection drugs.