Addiction Recovery Resources
The 4 Basic Stages of Recovery from Addiction
1 - The Desire to Change
2 - Seeking Support and Professional Treatment
3 - Staying Committed
4 - Building a Drug-Free Life
24/7 Erie County Addiction Treatment Hotline
716.831.7007
Databases
Gale In Context: Opposing Viewpoints
Opposing Viewpoints in Context contains magazine articles, academic journal articles, statistics, reference overviews and audio clips with over 13,000 pro/con viewpoints. Enter "opioid epidemic" in the search box. Virtual Tour
Gale Health and Wellness
Health-focused magazines, reference, video, and more. NOVELny
Gale OneFile: Health and Medicine
Provides access to the full text of nursing and allied health journals, plus a variety of personal health information sources. Virtual Tour
MedlinePlus.Gov - Drug Use and addiction
Information on substance addiction and misuse from sources at the National Institutes of Health and other credible sources. Virtual Tour
Reference Solutions (formerly Reference USA): Health Care
Includes 855,000 physician and dentist listings throughout the U.S.
Websites
Alcohol Treatment Navigator - National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)
The Navigator helps adults find alcohol treatment for themselves or an adult loved one. If you are seeking help for a teen, check out these recommended adolescent treatment resources.
Rehab Help and Programs
From understanding addiction, to tools to help you find the right rehab facility for you, this site provides everything you or your loved one needs to start and succeed in recovery.
NIDA (National Institute on Drug Abuse)
Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment: A Research-Based Guide (Third Edition)
SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration)
Find information about use of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs including background and treatment.
Community and Local Links
988 Community Education and Awareness Toolkit (PDF)
An interactive resource tool designed to support individuals facing suicide-risk. 988 is the three-digit number available in many areas nationally that will connect the caller to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. New York’s 988 toolkit was developed by the New York State Office of Mental Health includes marketing and educational resources to help educate the public.
Buffalo Area A.A. Central Office
Their primary purpose is to stay sober and help other alcoholics to achieve sobriety.
Evergreen Drug User Services
For people who use and would like support to be safe. Referrals to counseling, detox and rehab centers. Free clean needles and works. Overdose prevention training and support. Mobile unit stops throughout the community.
Erie County Department of Health (ECDOH) - Naloxone/Narcan
The ECDOH offers free in-person and virtual naloxone training. Participants receive a certificate of completion in opioid overdose prevention and an emergency kit with two doses of naloxone. They also have other harm reduction supplies like fentanyl and xylazine test strips and many resources.
Erie County Overdose Prevention Task Force (OPTF)
Provides a framework for organizations and individuals to collaborate, develop and implement best practices that build stronger clinical and community supports for people with substance use disorder, people who use drugs, and their families, and advocate for policies and systems changes that will save lives and prevent overdose deaths.
Expanded Syringe Access Program (ESAP) & Medication Disposal Sites
If not disposed of properly, prescription and over-the-counter medications pose a hazard to our environment and increases the chances of getting into the hands of children or others who may abuse the drugs. Residents are encouraged to gather unused, expired, and unwanted prescription and over-the-counter medications and dispose of them properly by using dedicated disposal sites.
Homeless Alliance of Western New York - Pocket Guide (PDF)
Resources for those experiencing homelessness in Buffalo, NY. Includes contact information for local soup kitchens, temporary housing and more. Additional resources at - https://wnyhomeless.org/get-help/
Narcotics Anonymous, WNY
Meetings list, upcoming events, cleantime calculator.
NYS OASAS Treatment Availability Dashboard
Search For State Certified Outpatient Or Bedded Programs
The Prevention Council of Erie County
Substance use prevention, education and intervention since 1948.
Community providers of counseling, residential treatment, detox and stabilization, family and recovery support
211 - Substance Abuse
2-1-1 WNY is a program of United Way of Buffalo and Erie County. Speak with a live, highly trained professional. All calls are confidential.
Catholic Charities - Family Safety & Stabilization Assistance
Provides families the guidance, support and skills they need to feel secure, empowered and confident in their family decisions and dynamics.
Endeavor Health
Innovative, holistic, and evidence-based treatment for individuals struggling with emotional distress, mental health concerns, substance use issues, and other life challenges.
ECMC Substance Use Treatment Services
ECMC’s inpatient and outpatient programs for substance use are designed to serve a variety of needs. All programs provide comprehensive medical and psychological treatment methods and are certified by the New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) and The Joint Commission.
Horizon Health Services
Not-for-profit corporation that provides an array of comprehensive services to assist individuals with mental health and/or substance abuse issues to make choices that improve their quality of life and achieve their personal recovery goals
Renaissance Addiction Services at BestSelf
Through guiding lives and giving hope, they empower transitional age youth (ages 18-26) and their families to be successful on their journey of recovery from the disease of addiction.
METHADONE CLINICS
Alba de Vida 254 Virginia Street, Buffalo, NY 14201 716-768-4040
Pathways - Buffalo 158 Holden Street, Buffalo, NY 14214 716-862-1330
Library Materials
Addiction Recovery - books
Documentaries - DVDs