Which kind of help do I need?
You do not need a complete recovery plan before asking for care. Start with what is happening now: immediate medical danger, emotional distress, a skin or dental concern, or a question about treatment. The U.S. resources below are labeled. International visitors can use local emergency services and the international helpline directory below.
Is someone in immediate medical danger?
Call 911 for a medical emergency in the United States. For serious symptoms after possible meth use, do not wait for a treatment appointment or a website response. See the emergency guide and its MedlinePlus source.
Where can I get emotional crisis support?
The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is available 24/7/365 in the United States by call, text, and chat. The service also supports people dealing with emotional distress and alcohol or drug-use concerns.
You can ask for the care in front of you
A sore that worries you. A tooth you have been avoiding. A need to talk. You deserve help with those concerns while you are still using—not only after you decide to stop.
You can say: “I am currently using meth, and I need help with this health problem. What can you offer now, what will it cost, and what do you need to know to treat me safely?” Be honest with the care team about recent substance use. Services and clinical decisions vary; this site cannot promise that every provider offers every option.
Where can I start with other health concerns?
For skin, dental, or sleep concerns, contact an appropriate healthcare professional. NIDCR’s guide to finding dental care describes possible lower-cost routes, including dental schools and health centers. The HRSA health-center locator can help you start a search. Ask about the services available, cost, eligibility, and the earliest appointment; a listing does not guarantee dental care or a free visit.
For HIV, STI, and viral hepatitis testing in the U.S., CDC’s GetTested directory helps locate services. If a recent possible HIV exposure is the concern, seek urgent PEP assessment rather than wait for routine testing.
How do I find substance-use treatment?
SAMHSA’s National Helpline provides free, confidential treatment referrals and information, 24 hours a day, in English and Spanish. Call 1-800-662-HELP (4357). It is a referral service, not emergency medical care. Source: SAMHSA.
Search FindTreatment.gov for treatment services. Check costs, insurance, eligibility, appointment availability, and service details directly with the provider. A listing does not guarantee an opening or free care.
What if I am outside the United States?
Use your local emergency number for immediate danger. For emotional support, Find A Helpline lists verified phone, text, chat, and other crisis-support services by country. Service availability changes, so confirm the current listing directly.
What can I ask before making an appointment?
- “I’m still using. What care can you offer me right now?”
- “What will the visit cost, and are there lower-cost options?”
- “What information or documents should I bring?”
- “How do you handle confidentiality and communication?”
- “Are there transport, telehealth, or scheduling options?”
- “If this service is not a fit, where else can I ask?”
You can begin with one call or one question. Asking about care does not require deciding every detail of your future first.
Resources and update information
Existing crisis and treatment resource information was checked September 27, 2026. Dental-care and health-center links were added September 30, 2026. Confirm current services and availability directly.