Additional Resources

The organizations below offer support, information, and official guidance on mental health, substance use, and DOT drug and alcohol testing. If you are in crisis, call or text 988, or call 911 in an emergency.

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988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Free, confidential support 24 hours a day for anyone in emotional distress or a mental health or substance use crisis. Call or text 988.
988lifeline.org

SAMHSA National Helpline

Free, confidential treatment referral and information, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Call 1-800-662-4357.
samhsa.gov/find-help

FindTreatment.gov

A federal search tool for finding substance use and mental health treatment near you.
findtreatment.gov

211 Maryland

Connects Maryland residents with local health, crisis, and community services. Call 211.
211md.org

Recovery Support Groups

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)

A worldwide fellowship of people who support one another in recovery from alcohol use.
aa.org

Narcotics Anonymous (NA)

A peer support fellowship for people recovering from drug use.
na.org

Cocaine Anonymous (CA)

A fellowship of people who support one another in recovery from cocaine and other substances.
ca.org

SMART Recovery

Science-based self-help meetings, in person and online, for people working to change addictive behaviors.
smartrecovery.org

Al-Anon Family Groups

Support for family members and friends of people with a drinking problem.
al-anon.org

DOT and Workplace Drug and Alcohol Testing

DOT Office of Drug and Alcohol Policy and Compliance (ODAPC)

Official guidance on DOT drug and alcohol testing.
transportation.gov/odapc

49 CFR Part 40

The federal rule that sets DOT drug and alcohol testing procedures and the return-to-duty process.
transportation.gov/odapc/part40

FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse

Registration and resources for CDL drivers, employers, and DOT SAPs.
clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov

Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)

Drug and alcohol testing rules for aviation employees.
faa.gov

Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)

Drug and alcohol testing rules for railroad employees.
railroads.dot.gov

Federal Transit Administration (FTA)

Drug and alcohol testing rules for public transit employees.
transit.dot.gov

Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA)

Drug and alcohol testing rules for pipeline employees.
phmsa.dot.gov

U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)

Drug and alcohol testing rules for commercial vessel crew members.
uscg.mil

U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)

Fitness-for-duty rules for nuclear workers under 10 CFR Part 26.
nrc.gov

Substance Abuse Program Administrators Association (SAPAA)

A trade association for professionals who administer workplace drug and alcohol testing programs.
sapaa.com

Health Information and Research

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

The federal agency that leads public health efforts on mental health and substance use.
samhsa.gov

National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)

Research-based information on drug use and addiction.
nida.nih.gov

National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)

Research-based information on alcohol use and its effects.
niaaa.nih.gov

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

The nation’s public health agency, with information on mental health, alcohol, and drug use.
cdc.gov

Partnership to End Addiction

Guidance and support for families concerned about a loved one’s substance use.
drugfree.org

Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America (CADCA)

Supports community coalitions working to prevent substance misuse.
cadca.org