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I Need Help With My Substance Use
You do not have to wait until things are at their worst. Whether you are ready for treatment, thinking about cutting back, starting over, legally required to take action, or just trying to understand your options, Hope Council can help you find a next step.
Need help right now?
- If someone is in immediate danger, call 911.
- If someone may be overdosing, call 911 and give naloxone/Narcan if available.
- For mental health or substance use crisis support, call or text 988.
- For Hope Council support during business hours, call 262-658-8166.
At A Glance
Start before you know
You can ask for help before you know exactly what kind of help you need.
Conversation counts
Support can start with one confidential conversation.
Treatment is not the only starting point
Peer support, assessment, recovery coaching, safer-use supplies, and referrals may all be part of getting help.
Respect first
Hope Council should be presented as respectful, practical, and readiness-neutral.
Is It Time To Talk With Someone?
Use feels hard to manage
Trying to cut back has been hard, using more than planned, or feeling anxious, sick, restless, or unlike yourself without it.
Life is being affected
Use is affecting work, school, relationships, parenting, money, legal responsibilities, or driving safety.
Safety feels concerning
Using alone, mixing substances, worrying about overdose or withdrawal, or hearing concern from someone you trust.
Choose The Starting Point That Fits Today
I want to talk to someone who understands
Start with Peer Support and recovery navigation.
I need to know what level of care I need
Start with assessment, referral, and Treatment Providers.
I am worried about overdose
Start with Overdose Prevention, How to Use Narcan, and crisis guidance.
I am in crisis or might hurt myself
Use Crisis & Immediate Support, 988, or 911 depending on urgency.
What Support Can Look Like
Hope Council support
A confidential conversation, assessment and referral, no-cost peer support, recovery coaching, case management, telephone recovery support, and resource navigation.
Treatment and recovery options
Outpatient, inpatient, residential, medication, counseling, support groups, treatment provider referrals, and recovery meetings.
Risk-reduction support
Narcan, fentanyl/xylazine test strips, safer-use supplies, and practical safety planning for people not ready to stop.
If treatment feels scary
Visitors can ask questions before committing to anything. Recovery can include setbacks and still be real recovery.
FAQ Examples
How do I know if I need help for substance use?
This answer would focus on practical signs and invite a conversation before things become worse.
Can I call Hope Council if I am not ready for treatment?
This answer would say yes and explain readiness-neutral support options.
What if I am afraid of withdrawal or overdose?
This answer would route urgent symptoms to medical care and connect overdose concerns to Narcan and risk-reduction resources.
Sources And Review
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