Addiction Recovery Resources in Boston and Massachusetts

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911
call 911 immediately in case of an emergency or if you suspect an overdose

311
1-855-494-4057 outside of Boston
311 Recovery Services Info

Contact Youth Central Intake and Care Coordination (YCICC) for free and confidential help finding the right youth residential substance use treatment program or other services addressing youth substance abuse:

Toll free: 866-705-2807
Or 617-661-3991
TTY: 617-661-9051
www.healthrecovery.org

Contact the Massachusetts Substance Abuse Information and Education Helpline for free and confidential help finding services for people of all ages contact:

Toll free: 1-800-327-5050
Or 617-661-3991
TTY: 1-800-439-2370
www.helpline-online.com

Handouts

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Choose to Keep Your Freedom This easy-to-read brochure presents the consequences, legal and otherwise, of decisions about alcohol, drugs, vandalism, and violence.
Drugs: Shatter the Myths This booklet answers teens' most frequently asked questions about drugs and drug use and debunks some common myths.
Even If You Know about Drinking or Drugs... Simple questions. Straight answers. This booklet answers common questions and discusses the effects of using drugs and drinking at a young age, the legal ramifications it may have, and the reality of addiction. Resources for further information and help are listed.
Marijuana: Facts for Teens This booklet provides facts about marijuana and its effects in simple question-and-answer format.
Youth and Young Adult Substance Use Services Directory This directory lists substance use treatment programs and services for teens and young adults, including detoxification and stabilization programs, residential treatment programs, recovery high schools, and family and school intervention programs.