Resources for Addiction/Substance Abuse
Strengthening Families
What: a free, 7-week drug prevention program for youth 10-14 (available in English and Spanish)
When/where: due to COVID-19, this group will meet online starting October 1 from 6-7:30pm
Contact: Annika Kelly, 717-338-0300 ext. 7
Alcoholics Anonymous
What is it: free support group of young adults and up focused on staying sober and helping others achieve sobriety
Hotline: 800-296-9289
Find a meeting: HERE
Note: many meetings are virtual but a few are in person. Meetings are available at many times and on many different days. Find what works best for you.
Al-Anon
What is it: free support group for family members of someone dealing with alcohol addiction
Find a meeting: HERE
Note: many meetings are virtual but a few are in person. Meetings are available at many times and on many different days. Find what works best for you.
Overdose Information
Signs of an overdose:
Opioid or depressant overdose: Slow and shallow breathing, very sleepy and unable to talk, unconscious, blue lips or fingertips, gurgling sounds
Amphetamine or another stimulant overdose: Paranoia, hallucinations, delusions, overheating, dehydration, high blood pressure, and an increased risk of seizures
Alcohol poisoning/overdose: Confusion, difficulty remaining conscious, slow breathing or gaps in breathing, clammy skin, vomiting; seizures; slow heart rate; dulled responses, such as no gag reflex (which prevents choking); and extremely low body temperature
What to do:
• Call 911 immediately if you can't get a response from someone.
• Stay with the person. If you have to leave the person alone or if they throw up, lay the person in the rescue position - on their side, hand supporting the head, mouth facing downward, and a leg on the floor to keep the person from rolling.
• If the person is not breathing, perform rescue breathing.
• In the case of an opioid overdose, give the person Narcan (Naloxone), if it is available.
Narcotics Anonymous
What is it: free support group helping to recover from the effects of addiction by working through a twelve-step program
Hotline: 800-445-3889
Find a meeting: HERE
Note: many meetings are virtual but a few are in person. Meetings are available at many times and on many different days. Find what works best for you.
Nar-Anon
What is it: free support group for family members of someone dealing with drug addiction
Find a meeting: HERE
Note: many meetings are virtual but a few are in person. Meetings are available at many times and on many different days. Find what works best for you.
York/Adams Drug and Alcohol Commission (YADAC)
To get started with treatment, start with an assessment by calling 717-668-8035. Assessments are free for anyone, except for DUI offenders, who may be charged. After the assessment, you will be referred to appropriate treatment where the cost may be partially or entirely covered by the YADAC.
If you are in crisis and in need of detoxification, contact the White Deer Run Regional Support Center at 1-866-769-6822. This number can be used 24/7.
If you are in the midst of a life-threatening situation, please dial 911 immediately