Call, Text, and Apps Resource List
| Resource/Organization | What is it? | Who is it for? | What do I need to do? | Website | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Partnership for Drug-Free Kids | Free Text/Call Line | Parents/Caregivers of children using drugs or alcohol | Text a message to 55753 or call 1-888-378-4373 | https://drugfree.org/article/get-one-on-one-help/#text |
 | Crisis Text Line | Free 24/7 Text Line | Anyone in need of support | Text anything to 741741 | https://www.crisistextline.org/ and https://www.facebook.com/crisistextline |
 | Smokefree TXT – National Cancer Institute | Free 24/7 Text Line | Young Adults ages 13-19 who want to quit smoking | Text QUIT to 47848 | https://teen.smokefree.gov/ |
 | This is Quitting – Truth Initiative | Free 24/7 Text Line | Teens and Young Adults ages 13-24 who vape | Text DITCHVAPE to 88709 | https://truthinitiative.org/thisisquitting |
| This is Quitting – Truth Initiative | Free 24/7 Text Line | Parents of vapers | Text QUIT to 847-278-9715 | https://truthinitiative.org/thisisquitting |
 | Ohio Tobacco Quit Line | Free Call Line | Anyone looking to quit using tobacco products | Call 1-800-QUIT-NOW | https://ohio.quitlogix.org/en-US/ |
 | National Suicide Prevention Lifeline – SAMHSA | Free 24/7 Crisis Call Line | You or anyone you know in crisis | Call 800-273-TALK (8255) | https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ |
 | SAMHSA National Helpline | Free 24/7 Call Line | Individuals/family members facing mental and/or substance use disorders | Call 1-800-622-HELP (4357) | https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline |
 | Richland County Mental Health & Recovery Services | Free Crisis Call Line | Anyone in crisis | Call 419-522-HELP (4357) | https://www.richlandmentalhealth.com/ |
 | quitSTART app – National Cancer Institute | Free App | Anyone looking to quit smoking | Download on iOS/Android | https://smokefree.gov/tools-tips/apps/quitstart |
 | Talk. They Hear You app. SAMHSA | Free App | Parents and Caregivers looking to prevent underage drinking | Download on iOS, Android, Windows | https://www.samhsa.gov/underage-drinking |
 | HereNOW Connect — Addiction Policy Forum | Free App | To help support individuals in recovery from substance use | Download on iOS/Android | https://www.addictionpolicy.org/recovery-app |
 | Start Talking! Prevention Action Alliance | Free Tips and Information | Parents looking for tips on drug + alcohol prevention | Sign up on website | https://starttalking.ohio.gov/for-families |
 | Community Action for Capable Youth (CACY) | Free Tobacco/Nicotine Quit Support | Anyone looking for free professional help to quit tobacco/nicotine | Call 419-774-5683 or email andersont@cacyohio.org | https://cacyohio.org/community/ |
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