Opioid/Substance Abuse information and referral

There has been a lot of talk recently about the opioid and addiction crisis, both in the Midwest and throughout the country. The impact of these crises can be devastating to individuals struggling with addiction; they can also be deadly. The impact also goes deeper, affecting family, friends and loved ones.

As awareness of the opioid epidemic spreads, the need for services to address substance abuse treatment and recovery will also increase. There may already be agencies in the area that can offer assistance with these concerns.

To find out more about substance abuse resources in the tri-state area, including assessment, counseling, treatment and community support, contact Great Rivers 2-1-1 to speak to an Information & Referral Specialist.

The Simply Dial 2-1-1 * Get Connected, Get Answers column is provided by Great Rivers 2-1-1, an information and referral and crisis line service. Professionally trained staff can answer questions about local, statewide and national resources and can assist callers with all kinds of life situations and challenges.

The 2-1-1 service is available 24 hours a day/seven days a week, and it is free and confidential. The program's service area includes western Wisconsin, southeast Minnesota and northeast Iowa.

Simply dial the three-digit telephone number 2-1-1 or 800-362-8255 to learn more. Language Interpretation and TTY are available. Additional information can also be found at www.greatrivers211.org.