Oregon Addiction Hotlines

America has a severe addiction problem, and Oregon is no exception. Substance abuse is among the top health concerns in the state. This year, 20.58% of residents reported illicit drug use sometime during the last month, per the CDC. A total of 1,171 residents died from overdoses in 2021 alone. Data is not yet available for last year.

Unfortunately, addiction has a grip not just on Oregon, but on all of America. Fortunately, there is help. Below are three completely free resources for help with substance abuse available to residents of the Beaver State. Addiction is a disease, and the cure begins with helping yourself. We aim to be part of that help.

Oregon National Rehab Hotline

Available 24/7, the Oregon Addiction Hotline is free and anonymous for any resident to receive assistance with addiction. Call 866-210-1303 anytime to be connected with a specialist who will listen and help in any way possible. The website also offers links to helpful resources and much more. Call now. Help is standing by.

Lines for Life

The Oregon Health Authority has partnered with Lines for Life to give residents a free and confidential 24/7 helpline for any mental health issues including addiction. Call 800-273-8255 to be connected with a specialist, or text “recoverynow” to 839863. Due to COVID-19, the text line is only available from 2PM to 6PM, Monday through Friday. Click here to visit the website which has a live chat option.

Oregon 988

As of July last year, any Oregon resident will be able to dial 988 and “…reach a compassionate, highly trained counselor who can help address their issue in the least intrusive way possible,” according to the website.