In addition to the SCOPE First Responders Training, we recommend the following resources for finding assistance or assisting others who are living with substance use disorder.
For individuals and their families:
- Buprenorphine Physician and Treatment Program Locator
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
- Harm Reduction Coalition
- National Treatment Referral Helpline 1-800-622-HELP (4357) or 1-800-487-4889 (TDD- for hearing impaired)
- National Substance Abuse Treatment Facility Location to search by state, city, county, and zip code.
- Partnership to End Addiction
- Project Lazarus
- Towards the Heart
Online resources:
- DDAP Recovery Resources
- Online Recovery Meetings
- PROA Online Support Resources
- Recovery Daily Dharma Online Daily Meeting
- SAMHSA Virtual Recovery Resources for Substance Use and Mental Illness
- Unity Recovery Online Meetings
Vaccine Navigator project:
- There are three ways the Vaccine Navigator project can be accessed:
- Complete the support request form and a Vaccine Navigator will reach out to assist
- Call the helpline at 833-301-HELP (4357) and a navigator will help. Hours of operation are 9 AM-5 PM ET, Monday through Friday
- Text 833-301-HELP and a Vaccine Navigator will provide resources and support
- https://www.addictionpolicy.org/post/covid-vaccine-navigator-initiative
Pennsylvania resources:
- Pennsylvania Department of Health
- PA Crisis Line: 1-855-284-2494
- Get Help Now: 1-800-622-HELP (4357)
- OverdoseFreePA – County-based drug trend database and resources
Resources for smoking cessation:
- PA Free Quitline 1-800-QUIT-NOW
- Quitting Tobacco
Single County Authorities (SCAs): Find your local SCA here
PA Centers of Excellence for Opioid Use Disorder: Find a local COE here
Veterans Affairs: Find VA locations here
Additional Resources:
- Language Matters Handout
- Naloxone Instructions Handout
- Naloxone Myths and Facts Handout
- POLAR*S Examples Handout
- SAMHSA Family Support Guide
- SAMHSA Opioid Toolkit for First Responders
- Virtual Public Safety Coalition (VPSC) Goals Flyer
- Virtual Public Safety Coalition (VPSC) Texting Campaign Flyer
- Naloxone Program Overview
Please contact SCOPE@pitt.edu with any questions.