Clothing & Furniture

• findhelp.org (check here for helpful resources in your zip code and donate to the appropriate site that is closest to you)

• Mercy Mall, located in N. Chesterfield (clothing, housewares, baby items) *Items go directly to people in need and are not resold.*

• Caritas, located in Richmond City (furniture, housewares) *May pick up furniture; Items go directly to people in need and are not resold.*

• Richmond Metropolitan Habitat for Humanity, multiple locations (furniture and appliances)

• Goodwill, multiple locations (clothing and household items)

• The Thrifty Quaker, located in Midlothian (clothing and household items)

• Goochland Cares, located in Goochland (clothing and household items) *Items go directly to people in need and are not resold.*

• Little Hands, located in N. Chesterfield (baby and nursing items) *Items go directly to people in need and are not resold.*

• Diversity Thrift, located in N. Chesterfield (clothing, furniture, housewares) *May pick up furniture donations*

• Caring Clothes Closet, located in the far West End (clothing) *Items go directly to people in need and are not resold.*

General Support 

• Drug Addiction (Substance Use Disorder), Mayo Clinic: overview with information on life-changing complications, when to seek emergency help and what an intervention involves.

• Faces and Voices of Recovery: organization for individuals in long-term recovery from drug and alcohol addiction and for their family, friends and community allies.

• Finding the Right Addiction Treatment Program, Familydoctor.org: guide to treatment ranging from inpatient/residential, intensive outpatient, sober living, outpatient and support groups.

• National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers: organization with public directory of members who are licensed addiction service providers.

• Recovery.org: website with “Pro-Corner” blog from professionals writing about recovery topics and with help line maintained by American Addiction Centers’ Recovery Brands.

• Secular Organizations for Sobriety: nonprofit network of local groups with in-person and online meetings to help those living with alcohol and drug addiction.

• Shatterproof: organization with information on where to get help in a crisis and types of aftercare or post-treatment support.

• Smart Recovery: network of support groups for any addiction that provides online and in-person meetings as well as a toolbox with worksheets and exercises to help manage recovery.

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Government Support:

• Drugs, Brains, and Behavior: The Science of Addiction, National Institute on Drug Abuse (PDF, 11.4MB): guide to medications and behavioral therapies used to treat drug addiction.

• Drug Use and Addiction, Medline Plus:  information hub on drug use and addiction from the National Library of Medicine.

• Easy-to-Read Drug Facts: Treatment and Recovery, NIDA: guide with descriptions about various forms of treatment, lifestyle changes necessary for recovery, relapses and support.

• FindTreatment.gov: website with treatment services facility locator and information on what to expect, including cost and payment options.

• Step-by-Step Guides to Finding Treatment for Drug Use Disorders, NIDA: information center with sections for adults, teens or young adults, those wanting to help adults, and those caring for a teen or young adult.

• Substance and Mental Health Services Administration: comprehensive website with information about substance misuse and a National Helpline (800-662-4357).

• https://www.samhsa.gov/families

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Support by Population:

LGBTQ Community

• LGBT National Help Center: nonprofit that provides online chats and a hotline for all ages (888-843-4564), a youth talk line (800-246-7743) and a senior hotline (888-234-7243).

• The Trevor Project: national organization with crisis support services that can connect individuals to assistance via its website or via phone (866-488-7386).

People with Mental Illnesses

• Double Trouble in Recovery, Behavioral Health Evolution: website with guides, such as how to start meetings for this 12-step recovery program for people who are diagnosed with psychiatric disorders.

• Substance Use Disorders, National Alliance on Mental Illness: information page on the co-occurrence of substance use disorder and mental illnesses, with treatment options and support groups.

Seniors

• National Council on Seniors Drug and Alcohol Rehab: nonprofit with information on senior addiction and a directory of rehab centers that work with seniors.

• Substance Abuse in Older Adults: A Hidden Problem, Research Institute on Addictions (PDF, 401KB): fact sheet on seniors and addiction with guidance on choosing a recovery program.

Teens

• National Institute of Drug Abuse for Teens: website with information on where teens can find help and suggestions for parents who are looking for treatment for their child.

• Tips for Teens, SAMHSA: series of fact sheets about different drugs with information on how teens can help someone they know.

Veterans

• Substance Use, Department of Veterans Affairs: website with online screening assessment, treatment information and lists of programs and services.

• Tobacco, Department of Veterans Affairs: information center with descriptions of different approaches to quitting tobacco and access to the VA’s SmokefreeVET motivational program that sends daily text messages of tips and encouragement.

• National Veterans Foundation: Lifeline for Vets (888-777-4443) program for veterans and their families.

Women

• Women for Sobriety: nonprofit that uses in-person meetings and an online community forum where women can share and seek support for substance use disorders.

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Sources of Support:

Family and Others

• Adult Children of Alcoholics: support group for adult children who grew up in a home where alcoholism or other family dysfunction, such as drug addiction, was prevalent.

• Al-Anon: support program, which includes Alateen, for those whose lives have been affected by someone else’s drinking.

• Substance Abuse Resource Center, American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry: information on what parents should do if they think their teen has a substance abuse problem and what role drug tests may have in teen substance use treatment.

• Center on Addiction: organization offering support and guidance using science-based information on topics such as designing a treatment plan, for parents and caregivers.

• Family Resource Center: nonprofit with help line information and a directory of guides and videos to help parents and other adults address an adolescent’s substance use or addiction.

• Nar-Anon: support program for those whose lives have been affected by someone else’s substance addiction.

• Partnership for Drug-Free Kids: information on topics such as how to get quality treatment for a child, insurance coverage and what to do if a child does not want treatment.

• What Is Substance Abuse Treatment? A Booklet for Families, SAMHSA (PDF, 617KB): guide about symptoms, different types of treatment and recovery. 

Social Workers, Counselors and Other Professionals

• Addiction Technology Transfer Assessment Network: website information on telehealth trainings, event listings and guidance for setting up online meetings as well as online engagement products for professionals in the addiction treatment and recovery field.

• A Guide to Preventing Older Adult Alcohol and Psychoactive Medication Misuse/Abuse: Screening and Brief Interventions, The Substance Abuse Prevention Older Americans Technical Assistance Center (PDF, 1.7MB): handbook with brief intervention workbook, tips for sustainability planning and tools for evaluation.

• A Guide to Substance Abuse Services for Primary Care Clinicians, SAMHSA (PDF, 1.4MB): handbook on office-based interventions, appropriate referrals and specialized treatments.

• Children and Family Futures: organization that conducts research and provides trainings for professionals on topics related to child welfare, including substance use.

• NASW Standards for Social Work Practice with Clients with Substance Use Disorders, National Association of Social Workers (PDF, 149KB): handbook on the scope of services that social workers provide to clients with substance use disorders including interventions based on information and evidence-based practices.

• National Association for Children of Addiction: organization for social workers, primary care providers, justice system workers, faith leaders, educators and early childhood professionals who work with children in families dealing with addiction.

• National Center on Substance Abuse and Child Welfare: organization that provides expert training and technical assistance to child welfare, dependency court and substance use treatment professionals.

• Opioid Epidemic Practical Toolkit: Helping Faith and Community Leaders Bring Hope and Healing to Our Communities, Department of Health and Human Services: information on how the faith community can address opioid addiction by being welcoming and building the capacity to respond to needs.

• A Provider’s Introduction to Substance Abuse Treatment for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Individuals, SAMHSA (PDF, 1.4MB): publication about approaches in substance use disorder treatments that are sensitive to LGBT patients for medical professionals.

• Quitting Tobacco: Helping Your Clients to a Healthier Life, SAMHSA (PDF, 1.5MB): publication with information on the benefits of offering smoking cessation programs in substance use disorder settings.

• Tobacco Treatment for Persons with Substance Use Disorders: A Toolkit for Substance Abuse Providers, Signal Behavioral Network (PDF, 5.6MB): guide on the benefits of quitting tobacco use while getting treatment for substance use disorder.