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Call, Text, and Apps Resource List

Resource/OrganizationWhat is it?Who is it for?What do I need to do?Website
Partnership for Drug-Free KidsFree Text/Call LineParents/Caregivers of children using drugs or alcoholText a message to 55753 or call 1-888-378-4373https://drugfree.org/article/get-one-on-one-help/#text
Crisis Text LineFree 24/7 Text LineAnyone in need of supportText anything to 741741https://www.crisistextline.org/ and https://www.facebook.com/crisistextline
Smokefree TXT – National Cancer InstituteFree 24/7 Text LineYoung Adults ages 13-19 who want to quit smokingText QUIT to 47848https://teen.smokefree.gov/
This is Quitting – Truth InitiativeFree 24/7 Text LineTeens and Young Adults ages 13-24 who vapeText DITCHVAPE to 88709https://truthinitiative.org/thisisquitting
This is Quitting – Truth InitiativeFree 24/7 Text LineParents of vapersText QUIT to 847-278-9715https://truthinitiative.org/thisisquitting
Ohio Tobacco Quit LineFree Call LineAnyone looking to quit using tobacco productsCall 1-800-QUIT-NOWhttps://ohio.quitlogix.org/en-US/
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline – SAMHSAFree 24/7 Crisis Call LineYou or anyone you know in crisisCall 800-273-TALK (8255)https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
SAMHSA National HelplineFree 24/7 Call LineIndividuals/family members facing mental and/or substance use disordersCall 1-800-622-HELP (4357)https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline
Richland County Mental Health & Recovery ServicesFree Crisis Call LineAnyone in crisisCall 419-522-HELP (4357)https://www.richlandmentalhealth.com/
quitSTART app – National Cancer InstituteFree AppAnyone looking to quit smokingDownload on iOS/Androidhttps://smokefree.gov/tools-tips/apps/quitstart
Talk. They Hear You app. SAMHSAFree AppParents and Caregivers looking to prevent underage drinkingDownload on iOS, Android, Windowshttps://www.samhsa.gov/underage-drinking
HereNOW Connect — Addiction Policy ForumFree AppTo help support individuals in recovery from substance useDownload on iOS/Androidhttps://www.addictionpolicy.org/recovery-app
Start Talking! Prevention Action AllianceFree Tips and InformationParents looking for tips on drug + alcohol preventionSign up on websitehttps://starttalking.ohio.gov/for-families
Community Action for Capable Youth (CACY)Free Tobacco/Nicotine Quit SupportAnyone looking for free professional help to quit tobacco/nicotineCall 419-774-5683 or email andersont@cacyohio.orghttps://cacyohio.org/community/

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