Opioid Use Disorder affects us all. If you need help to get treatment for you or someone you know, here are some helpful resources.

If you need to talk to someone now, call the Sacramento County Helpline (888) 881-4881

Access Local Treatment Services

Sacramento County Substance Use Prevention and Treatment Services

SAMHSA Treatment Locator

Local Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) Options

Find Local Support Centers

Find Centers and Other Community Agencies

Local Rehabilitation Centers and Search Engine

Harm Reduction Services Sacramento

SANE Harm Reduction Service Center

Gender Health Center

Golden Rule Services Harm Reduction Center

How to Support the People in Recovery

SAMHSA Information on Opioid Use Disorder, Recovery, and Support

National Institute on Drug Abuse Advice for Recovery and Parents

Prevent Youth Substance Abuse

Support for Veterans

Physical Disability and Substance Use

Safe Pain Management

Guides on Prescription Opioids

Expert Recommendations on Pain Management

Articles About Pain Management

Sacramento Pain Management Directory

Safe Disposal

How to Practice Safe Disposal

Safe Disposal Kiosks Sacramento County

Don’t Rush to Flush Safe Disposal Locator

DEA Safe Disposal Locator

No matter the precaution, the risk when using opioids is always high. 

The best way to stay safe is to not use opioids unless they are medically prescribed by your doctor. 

There are still resources to help those who aren’t ready for treatment. 

• Carry naloxone with you.
  • An overdose can become a death in just minutes. Naloxone can reverse it. You can find Naloxone at local pharmacies often without a prescription.
• Don’t Use Alone.
  • Overdose deaths happen when there is no one there to help. 
• Utilize sterile equipment
  • Some Harm Reduction Service Centers offer support and services such as clean needle exchange and naloxone kits. 
• Know what you are taking.
  • Deaths from synthetic opioids like Fentanyl are increasing. It is often laced into other drugs, so many people do not know when they are taking it.
• Always Call for Help.
  • California Good Samaritan law provides protection from prosecution for those seeking emergency medical assistance during an overdose.