In 2023, Floridians made up 7,329 of the 107,000 U.S. drug overdose deaths, despite Florida’s drug use being on par with the national average. Residents of Orlando in particular are at risk, with 15% of the community below poverty level, creating a unique strain on their mental health. The city was designated a High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) by the U.S. Department of Justice, putting local residents in the path of steady drug supplies, while low wages work to keep access to quality addiction recovery and mental health services out of reach. Fortunately, Orlando addiction treatment is available if you know where to look.
Reaching out to an Orlando rehab hotline can help point you in the direction of a program that fits your needs and your budget. Low pay shouldn’t be a barrier to taking back control of your life, and picking up the phone is the first step to improving your life. Check out the mental health and addiction recovery resources below to get you started.
Orlando Addiction Treatment and Mental Health Resources
- Aspire Health Partners
A community mental health center system, Aspire Health Partners provides access to mental health services and addiction treatment programs. Referrals are offered for counseling, medication management and other associated mental health services. Inpatient crisis stabilization and relevant follow-up care is available as well. - NAMI Greater Orlando
NAMI Greater Orlando provides various free or low-cost addiction recovery and mental health resources, such as support groups, classes, peer activities and presentations. The organization also offers a helpline to provide support, information and relevant resources, along with a comprehensive list of crisis hotlines on its website.
Call: (800) 950-NAMI (6264)
Text: HELPLINE to 62640 - Outlook Clinic
Run by the Mental Health Association of Central Florida, the Outlook Clinic is the only facility that offers completely free mental health services in central Florida. As long as the patient is a legal adult, uninsured and committed to following the plan offered, their treatment is free. - University of Central Florida’s Community Counseling and Research Center
UCF’s Community Counseling and Research Center offers free counseling services to individuals, couples and families to provide clinical training to graduate students of the university.
Florida Addiction Resources
- Florida CORE Network
Florida CORE Network offers substance abuse counseling resources in most counties. If your county isn’t included, CORE provides alternative resource options. - Florida Health SAMH Program
Receive referrals to relevant resources for your addiction struggles through Florida Health SAMH Program. Get connected with rehab facilities and other addiction support services.
(850) 245-4444 - National Rehab Hotline
Whether you’re battling addiction, mental health struggles, or both, the caring operators at the National Rehab Hotline are here to help. Your confidential call allows you to share your experience with a sympathetic ear. Your operator can then assess your needs and point you in the direction of local resources that offer you the best chance of success in improving your situation. Making the first phone call is the hardest step, but we’ll be on the other end of the line, guiding you through the process so you can finally get the help you need to become the best version of yourself again. Call 866-210-1303