Get Help With Drinking: Helplines and Safety

Last updated 2026-10-24

If you want to talk to someone about your drinking, these services are free. DryTally is a personal tracking tool, not a medical service, and cannot replace a person.

In an emergency

If you or someone else is in danger, call your local emergency number now. In the United States you can also call or text 988 at any time.

Helplines

• United States: SAMHSA National Helpline, 1-800-662-HELP (4357). A free, confidential helpline that is open every day around the clock, in English and Spanish. TTY: 1-800-487-4889. Official page.
• Other countries: Find a Helpline. A free directory of helplines in more than 175 countries, searchable by country and topic. It is run by ThroughLine.

Helpline details can change. Check the official page before you rely on a number. Last checked 24 October 2026.

Before you stop

If you drink every day or heavily, stopping suddenly can be dangerous. Alcohol withdrawal is a serious condition that may quickly become life-threatening, according to MedlinePlus. Talk to a doctor before you stop, and get medical help straight away if you feel very unwell after stopping. MedlinePlus: Alcohol withdrawal.

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