These are the numbers that answer at 3 AM. Save this page. Full cards with tap-to-call buttons are on our Hotlines page — this is the quick-reference directory.
USA
- 911 — emergency (say 'unresponsive, not breathing'; naloxone given if available)
- SAMHSA 1-800-662-4357 — treatment referral, 24/7, free
- 988 — suicide & crisis (call/text/chat)
- Poison Control 1-800-222-1222
- Never Use Alone 1-800-484-3731
- Crisis Text Line: text HOME to 741741
Canada
- 911 · 9-8-8 crisis (call/text) · ConnexOntario 1-866-531-2600 · Kids Help Phone 1-800-668-6868
Europe
- 112 EU emergency · UK FRANK 0300 123 6600 · FR 0 800 23 13 13 · DE 0180 5 31 30 31 · NL Jellinek 088 505 1220
Australia
- 000 emergency · National AOD Hotline 1800 250 015 · Lifeline 13 11 14 · DirectLine 1800 888 236
Africa
- South Africa: SADAG 0800 456 789 · SANCA 011 262 5986 · Kenya NACADA 1192 · elsewhere: nearest hospital emergency department
Overdose right now?Call your local emergency number FIRST. Then naloxone if you have it. Then rescue breathing. Order matters.